Your unit becomes a team of helpers. Your deployment becomes a long, brave trip where the team takes care of each other.
Military families navigate the hardest version of 'mom or dad is gone.' This personalized book is built for them: it explains what your service member parent actually does, why they're away, and that they're coming home — in language that brings comfort, not anxiety.
What kids learn from a WorkTale book about military parents
What it means to serve
Why mom or dad has to be away sometimes
What the uniform stands for
That homecoming is always part of the story
Frequently asked questions
I'm Army / Navy / Air Force / Marines / Coast Guard / Space Force — same book?
Yes, with your branch reflected. Army stories look different from Navy stories, and we capture rank, role, and unit.
Can the book reference an active deployment?
Yes. Many of our military parents order the book specifically to leave behind before deployment.
Will any combat content appear?
No. We never depict combat, weapons, or hostile environments. The focus is on the service member's role and their family.