{"product_id":"youre-the-real-hero-melvina-a-smith-9781969971051","title":"You're the Real Hero: Operation Kid Deployment Day: Featuring D.J.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Story That Helps Military Kids Feel Brave, Seen, and Supported\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperation Kid Deployment Day is a heartfelt book created especially for military families navigating one of the hardest moments of service life, deployment day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the eyes of a young child, readers walk step-by-step through the emotions, questions, and quiet bravery that come when a parent puts on the uniform and prepares to leave. Instead of focusing on fear, the story gently shows children how to understand their feelings, find comfort, and recognize the strength already inside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book does something powerful for kids: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- It names the big feelings they don't yet have words for\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- It shows them they are not alone in what they're experiencing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- It reminds them they are part of the mission too - in their own brave way\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith warm illustrations, relatable moments, and reassuring language, the story becomes a tool parents can use to talk with their children before, during, and after deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this book special\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Written by a retired Air Force Command Chief who understands military family life firsthand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Designed as the first book in a 6-book Deployment Support Series (your \"deployment kit\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Helps children build emotional confidence, resilience, and peace during separation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Perfect for Military \u0026amp; Family Readiness Centers, schools, counselors, and military parents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the message\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou're the real hero too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause while a service member deploys to serve the nation, a child stays home and serves with courage, patience, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book gives military kids something they rarely receive on deployment day: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding. Comfort. Language. Hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Melvina A. Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1969971053\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781969971051\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mel Perspective Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/22\/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":"Melvina A. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447360631039,"sku":"9781969971051","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e741a23f-37db-4f5e-bf80-a11588d54be9.jpg?v=1777230589","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/youre-the-real-hero-melvina-a-smith-9781969971051","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}