{"product_id":"j-gosling-gets-his-wings-craig-hindsman-9798234014108","title":"J. Gosling Gets His Wings: An Adventure Through Naval Aviation History at NAS Pensacola: A Military History Picture Book for Kids","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Duck. A Compass. A Journey Through American Naval Aviation History.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a bright morning in Pensacola, Florida, a curious duck named \u003cb\u003eJ. Gosling\u003c\/b\u003e dreams of flying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen he discovers a glowing brass compass near the National Naval Aviation Museum, he's swept into an unforgettable adventure through time - from the early Navy Yard of 1826... to the birth of naval aviation in 1914... to the heroic training grounds of World War II... and finally to the thunder of the Blue Angels soaring overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, J. learns about: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe founding of Naval Air Station Pensacola\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresident John Quincy Adams and the early Navy Yard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first naval aviators and seaplanes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWWII pilot training in Pensacola\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe arrival of the Blue Angels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe meaning behind the Navy motto: \u003cb\u003e\"Not Self, But Country\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautifully illustrated picture book blends: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Real American history\u003cbr\u003e- Military heritage\u003cbr\u003e- Patriotism and service\u003cbr\u003e- Encouraging messages about courage and dreaming big\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the real Jay Gosling, the historic mascot of NAS Pensacola, this story reminds children that even the smallest dreamers can grow wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitary families\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNavy families\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue Angels fans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomeschool history lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassroom read-alouds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGifts from Pensacola, Florida\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVeterans and patriotic households\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether your child loves airplanes, history, or inspiring stories of service, \u003cb\u003eJ. Gosling Gets His Wings\u003c\/b\u003e is a timeless adventure that celebrates courage, learning, and American naval heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Craig Hindsman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798234014108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Good Works Creations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d","brand":"Craig Hindsman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520273264895,"sku":"9798234014108","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_676e75a5-66c2-4f67-b21e-501850e5a650.jpg?v=1778741770","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/j-gosling-gets-his-wings-craig-hindsman-9798234014108","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}