Jenny’s mom, an Air Force tanker pilot, is preparing for a training mission. But before she goes, she takes Jenny and her best friend, K.C. to see the air base. Although both girls are eager to explore, K.C. thinks being a pilot is exciting but Jenny only worries about her mom being safe and wonders if she likes flying more than she likes being a mom.

Although a bit dated [with a reference to the Gulf War three years ago], the heart of the story is the relationship between mother and daughter, the difficulties of military parents having to be away from their families, and the positive look at a woman doing an important job. This is a book for parents to read with their children and to reassure them that nothing will take the child’s place in the parent’s heart.

Highly recommended. ( )

A good book for children who have military parents. ( )

Jenny has a mom who is a pilot, her main job is flying tankers. This book introduces many essential concepts such as having parents away from home. It will be an excellent book for children who have military family. This book also changes the point of view such as, man is usually a pilot. This book also teaches how Jenny cares for his mom by hoping that she will have a safe trip back home. Jenny stated that her mom might encounter the war and she might not return to home safely. This book can relate to the children who are going through some degree of fear or anxiety. This book illustrated the beautiful visual of nature to connect child’s emotional status, for example, the cloudy grey skies.
I can read this book with the 2nd grade.
Pierce College Library-Steilacoom ( )

This story is about a mom who is pilot for the Air Force and how her daughter worries for her. The story shows the importance of family bonds

There are many families that are in the military in the Lakewood area. This book is about separating from mother while she goes on a mission.
Preschool-3rd grade
Pierce College Library ( )