{"product_id":"a-new-home-for-allie-carrie-daws-9781620207994","title":"A New Home for Allie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA New Home for Allie \u003c\/em\u003estrikes a chord for constantly-relocating military families and is a must-have for any child's library!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKellie Artis\u003c\/strong\u003e, Director of Communications, MILLIE-Bringing Military Families Home\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllie loves her home in Kenya. But her dad works for the Animal Jungle Patrol, and he just got orders to move their family to Somalia. She has many questions, and the journey will be long. Will the new place be like what she knows? Will she find friends in her new home? And will she ever see her best friend again?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat awaits her in \u003cem\u003eA New Home for Allie\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Endorsements: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sweet and heart-touching lovely picture book has a bibliotherapy aspect, too, for children who face relocation. Highly recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrie Fancett Pagels, Ph.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e, Award-winning and ECPA bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoving is never easy for a child but it is so much harder for military kids. I live close to an air force base and every spring houses go up for sale and families move. \u003cem\u003eA New Home for Allie \u003c\/em\u003eis a sweet story that can help a child with the fear of leaving behind everything you know for a new adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiana Lesire Brandmeyer\u003c\/strong\u003e, CBA best-selling author of \u003cem\u003eMind of Her Own\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a 47-year military spouse, I'm so familiar with the angst of Dad receiving orders to move to another location and the effect this news has on the entire family - including pets! Carrie does a superb job of bringing the reader right into the story by sharing the many questions Allie has for her parents about their new home, and what it's like in comparison to the only home she's ever known up to this point. . . . this book is deep in meaningful life lessons for all of us - young and old alike - about change and the personal growth that occurs when we open our minds and hearts and move outside our comfort zone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Dorothy Guy Bonvillain\u003c\/strong\u003e, Founder and CEO, Warrior Wives Academy, LLC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Carrie Daws has given us a gift with \u003cem\u003eA New Home for Allie\u003c\/em\u003e. The characters are engaging and the illustrations beautiful. Moving to a new place can be difficult for children, especially those with a parent in the military. This book presents the process in a positive and encouraging manner. Definitely a book I'm adding to resources I recommend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdie Melson\u003c\/strong\u003e, award-winning author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith lush illustrations and a heartfelt story, \u003cem\u003eA New Home for Allie\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to ease the transitioning child. A wonderful tool for parents and caregivers. Kids and adults alike will savor each beautiful page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJocelyn Green\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eFaith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA New Home for Allie\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful picture book for children encountering a big life change. . . . \u003cem\u003eA New Home for Allie\u003c\/em\u003e is a lovely book and will make a very nice addition to the library of any family, but particularly well-suited to those in military families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate Kessler\u003c\/strong\u003e, Product Reviews Director, \u003cem\u003eThe Old Schoolhouse Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, LLC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat a fun story! I wasn't ready for it to end. I hope to go on more adventures with Allie and the Animal Patrol in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia Beal\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eA Season to Dance\u003c\/em\u003e and mom of two Army Brats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carrie Daws\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1620207990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781620207994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ambassador International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/20\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.70h x 11.10w x 0.40d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carrie Daws","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44213243543807,"sku":"9781620207994","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_33c1c422-a6eb-404a-8384-6f6e5e31baa8.jpg?v=1692112813","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-new-home-for-allie-carrie-daws-9781620207994","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}