H Is for Honor: A Millitary Family Alphabet (Alphabet Books)

This book adds an original perspective to Military life that one living outside of the military would not necessarily think about. For example, it discusses a child of a military person as a "Brat" and explains what that means. It's somewhat wordy, and if you plan on reading it to younger elementary children, you may have to choose only specific pages to read. That said, it's a good addition to the library overall.

I purchased this book for my step-son who is turning 6 this month. His father is in the military and is currently deployed for a year. I couldn't have asked for a better book to send him. It is a large sized book with full color illustrations and AMAZING writing. Each letter represents an aspect of military life, and there are columns along the side that details what each aspect is really about. For example " Rise and Shine for the letter R, early every day. R is the sound of "Reveille, heard from miles away", on the side column on this page it talks about why the horn was used as communication for soldiers and goes on to talk about the tune Reveille, what it means, and why it is used. It talks about other tunes used throughout the day and why. Readers are given inside information on all aspects of the military. Any child of the military can relate to everything presented in this fantastic book. Having a family member in the military is something to be proud of and this book shows all the reasons why. I was so impressed with this book, I bought another copy for myself! I will most certainly be picking up Devin Scillian's other books!

I was so happy to know it wasnt going to be a complicated book, I liked the details on the side of the page describing what I just read. Even my 3 year old was interested in it.

This book has amazing full-page illustrations on every page for every letter of the alphabet. Each letter of the alphabet has a little poem to explain various military terms. Then, the sidebar for each letter contains additional information. For example the letter "A" page: the main text reads, "Give me an A for Army, and an A for Air Force, too. An A for all the Armed Services behind the red, white, and blue. They stand at attention, tall and proud, all impeccably dressed. An A for the American Armed Forces, an A for the world's very best." The sidebar begins: "The Armed Services of the United States protect our nation, its people, and its ideals. There are five branches that make up the United States military. The U.S. Army is the main ground force for the United States. It's the largest and oldest branch of the service, founded in 1775...." There are 4 more paragraphs on the other branches of the military for the letter A. I highly recommend this book! My boys love it! (and I do, too!)

i got this book to teach my 5 year old about the military. The pictures are nice but I would have preferred something a little more organized and simple for a kid.

Love this book. It’s long, but amazing. Very accurate, detailed, and beautifully illustrated.

This book is a must have for the military family with children. My kids 6 and 7 have enjoyed how it breaks down some of the military vocabulary so children know what it means.

Excellent for children of deployed.

I love this book! Great for any branch of military service, it does a very good job portraying the military life style. The drawings are well done, and fairly accurate. It's hard to find illustrations that properly portray military themes and pay attention to the details. Attention to detail is important to any service member and this book pays attention to the details. In one illustration, paratroopers are lined up for an airborne operations, getting ready to board an aircraft== I've stood in a similar position many times before and I can almost feel the weight of the parachute and heat coming off the tarmac when I look at this picture! I can't read this to my little girl and explain what mommy and daddy do. I have given this book at least 6 times to fellow military families for births of new military "brats" and have several more on order. It's received rave reviews from everyone. The main space on the page contains an illustration and brief explanation for each letter, perfect for the younger kids. The edges of the pages have more details on that letter's subject making this a book that will grow with the child and I would imagine provide some learning material for adults as well. I purchased another book in this series and found it much less detailed than this one. My only complaint with this book is the letter X which protrays a service member in the Exchange in just a T-shirt, without her DCU (Desert Camoflage Uniform) top on. This service member is out of uniform. (again, a small detail that only a service member or military family member would notice) HIGHLY recommend! I just wish they had a board book version for the little ones to enjoy

A book that every military family with young children needs in their home. The author clarifies some of the "code" of the military life and celebrates the true heroes -- the moms and dads serving in the military. At the same time, the author is sensitive to the feelings of the children and how they feel when their parents are deployed. Well-written!

This book adds an original perspective to Military life that one living outside of the military would not necessarily think about. For example, it discusses a child of a military person as a "Brat" and explains what that means. It's somewhat wordy, and if you plan on reading it to younger elementary children, you may have to choose only specific pages to read. That said, it's a good addition to the library overall.

I purchased this book for my step-son who is turning 6 this month. His father is in the military and is currently deployed for a year. I couldn't have asked for a better book to send him. It is a large sized book with full color illustrations and AMAZING writing. Each letter represents an aspect of military life, and there are columns along the side that details what each aspect is really about. For example " Rise and Shine for the letter R, early every day. R is the sound of "Reveille, heard from miles away", on the side column on this page it talks about why the horn was used as communication for soldiers and goes on to talk about the tune Reveille, what it means, and why it is used. It talks about other tunes used throughout the day and why. Readers are given inside information on all aspects of the military. Any child of the military can relate to everything presented in this fantastic book. Having a family member in the military is something to be proud of and this book shows all the reasons why. I was so impressed with this book, I bought another copy for myself! I will most certainly be picking up Devin Scillian's other books!

I was so happy to know it wasnt going to be a complicated book, I liked the details on the side of the page describing what I just read. Even my 3 year old was interested in it.

This book has amazing full-page illustrations on every page for every letter of the alphabet. Each letter of the alphabet has a little poem to explain various military terms. Then, the sidebar for each letter contains additional information. For example the letter "A" page: the main text reads, "Give me an A for Army, and an A for Air Force, too. An A for all the Armed Services behind the red, white, and blue. They stand at attention, tall and proud, all impeccably dressed. An A for the American Armed Forces, an A for the world's very best." The sidebar begins: "The Armed Services of the United States protect our nation, its people, and its ideals. There are five branches that make up the United States military. The U.S. Army is the main ground force for the United States. It's the largest and oldest branch of the service, founded in 1775...." There are 4 more paragraphs on the other branches of the military for the letter A. I highly recommend this book! My boys love it! (and I do, too!)

i got this book to teach my 5 year old about the military. The pictures are nice but I would have preferred something a little more organized and simple for a kid.

Love this book. It’s long, but amazing. Very accurate, detailed, and beautifully illustrated.

This book is a must have for the military family with children. My kids 6 and 7 have enjoyed how it breaks down some of the military vocabulary so children know what it means.

Excellent for children of deployed.

I love this book! Great for any branch of military service, it does a very good job portraying the military life style. The drawings are well done, and fairly accurate. It's hard to find illustrations that properly portray military themes and pay attention to the details. Attention to detail is important to any service member and this book pays attention to the details. In one illustration, paratroopers are lined up for an airborne operations, getting ready to board an aircraft== I've stood in a similar position many times before and I can almost feel the weight of the parachute and heat coming off the tarmac when I look at this picture! I can't read this to my little girl and explain what mommy and daddy do. I have given this book at least 6 times to fellow military families for births of new military "brats" and have several more on order. It's received rave reviews from everyone. The main space on the page contains an illustration and brief explanation for each letter, perfect for the younger kids. The edges of the pages have more details on that letter's subject making this a book that will grow with the child and I would imagine provide some learning material for adults as well. I purchased another book in this series and found it much less detailed than this one. My only complaint with this book is the letter X which protrays a service member in the Exchange in just a T-shirt, without her DCU (Desert Camoflage Uniform) top on. This service member is out of uniform. (again, a small detail that only a service member or military family member would notice) HIGHLY recommend! I just wish they had a board book version for the little ones to enjoy

A book that every military family with young children needs in their home. The author clarifies some of the "code" of the military life and celebrates the true heroes -- the moms and dads serving in the military. At the same time, the author is sensitive to the feelings of the children and how they feel when their parents are deployed. Well-written!

As an Army wife and daughter, I was very impressed with this book. We have other military books for children and even other ABC military books. This one is different because it has the cute words explained in rhyme for each letter, but it also has a bit more historical information. This book touches your heart with sweet explanations, but it also teaches you a few things as well. I liked it so much that I bought it for all of my military friends and their children!

I think I love this book more than my daughter!!! It should be issued to all military kids or families to help understand their lives and what their parent is apart of. I also learned a lot history wise from this book. It is one I will keep for as long as I can & I will be purchasing more and giving them out as gifts to friends & families to help them out also.

I gave this book to my brother in law & family, he served in Iraq, they love it! He reads it to his two little boys, who are gaining an understanding, respect, & interest in the military. Great book, well written!

Great book for military families, my kids loved all the info, pictures

What a fantastic book! As a Naval officer and Mom I especially appreciate the depiction of women in the military.

Perfect book for Veterans Day! My third graders enjoyed it.

Great product.

Awesome book, must buy

Great story for military families! Loved the illustrations throughout. Liked how they even captured the 'quiet professionals' Special Forces and Tier 1 units.

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I bought this for my grandson 2 years ago. He was at that age (2 and a half) where he was remembering everything. He had a really hard time with that particular deployment since dinner time meant daddy's coming home. Until daddy didn't come home for a long time. My daughter said the book was incredible, at a child's understanding level and would recommend it to every Army/Military wife with young kids.

Good book

Great book! Easily helped children with understanding more about military.

This book is truly amazing! Such a keeper and heart-stirring text makes it a must for all American households!

I love the rhymes. I have bought one of these alphabet books for each state in which we have been stationed but this is the book I treasure. It obviously is written by someone who's been there.

My hubby is retired military and I have a son and son in law in the military. I plan to read this book to their children and my grandkids in the future...product arrived in great condition.

We are a civilian family living in a predominantly militart town. This has really helped out famiky know and understand the different aspects of military life, especially the acronyms!

Outstanding book for wide range of ages!

My kindergarten class loved this book -- the illustrations were beautiful.

I also have the Navy Alphabet book and this one was a great addition to that one since it has all different branches of the military in it.

Great item for military families. Beautiful colors. So Patriotic. Great price too. It's a wonderful addition to my ABC book collection. Super Fast Shipping as well.

A great book for kids and adults. These values are not just about life in the military

Fabulous children's book for anyone interested in the military and/or honoring those who served. Beautifully illustrated.

my kids enjoyed the rhyming of this book, but a few things were over their heads! overall, a cute nonsensical book on all things military (not exclusive to any one of the branches==it covers them all!)

Bought this for my daughter and son-inlaw as a gift. They had seen it before and thought it was a great kids book for anyone, but especially military families

I think it's good that it can help others about their fealings. this book teaches you that you others are thinking about you

I bought this book after reading a friends copy to my students for Memorial Day. I love how it can be used with younger students as well as older. As a "Navy Brat myself, I wanted to own a copy for sentimental reasons : )

What a book, it will be on display through the summer months so that visitors can review our history and what serviceman have done to keep us and others safe.