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I Move a Lot and That’s Okay: A Book for Military Families by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Jennifer Crain

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I Move A Lot and That's Okay: A Book for Military FamiliesI Move A Lot and That’s Okay: A Book for Military Families by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author perfectly captures the bittersweet nature of these transitions—military family– mixing feelings of sadness and loss with hope and acceptance.

One of the standout features of this book is its ability to honor the emotions of military children, validating their experiences while also helping them recognize that their feelings are normal and shared by many. The narrative encourages young readers to find comfort in the fact that moving, while often difficult, can lead to new adventures and opportunities for growth.

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I’ll Find My I Miss My Friend and That’s Okay by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Jennifer Crain

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I Miss My Friend And That's OkayI Miss My Friend And That’s Okay by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One of the book’s most commendable aspects is its willingness to tackle complex emotions such as anxiety, sadness, and the excitement of new beginnings. The narrative encourages young readers to acknowledge their feelings while also highlighting the constructive nature of friendship as a source of comfort and strength. The way Grace learns to adapt to her new environment and make new friends beautifully illustrates that while change can be daunting, it can also lead to personal growth and discovery.

The illustrations, coupled with the engaging text, make the book suitable for children aged 7 to 10, capturing their attention and sparking their imaginations. The large print format further enhances accessibility for younger readers or those who may struggle with typical text sizes.

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I’ll Find My Way And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story (Axel’s Story Series) by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Jennifer Crain

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I'll Find My Way And That's Okay: Axel's StoryI’ll Find My Way And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a delightful children’s book that takes readers on a heartwarming journey filled with bravery and friendship through the eyes of Kody, a spirited dinosaur. The narrative artfully captures the challenges and fears of being separated from a loved one, all while imparting valuable life lessons.

The author does an excellent job of making Kody a relatable character, embodying both excitement and nervousness as he navigates through an unfamiliar environment. Perry-Knights skillfully illustrates Kody’s emotional journey, teaching young readers about the importance of courage and resilience in the face of challenges.

One of the standout aspects of this book is its ability to address themes of fear and discovery in a manner that is accessible and engaging for children. The lessons about embracing new experiences and overcoming obstacles resonate well, making it not just an entertaining read but also an educational one.

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I Miss My Friend And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story (Axel’s Story Series) by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Jenni Bishop

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I Miss My Friend And That's Okay: Axel's StoryI Miss My Friend And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I Miss My Friend And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story is another heartwarming story, told from Axel’s perspective. Axel’s mum is a soldier in the army and their family moves around a lot. Due to this he misses his best friend Kerrington. Even though there are miles between them they keep in contact through writing letters to each other. I liked that the story is written in the format of letters.
The colourful illustrations bring the story to life as Axel shares his new experiences with his best friend whilst learning it’s okay to miss them just as it is ok to make new friends as well.
As with the first book, I Move A Lot and That’s Okay: Axel’s Story it was an interesting read and a valuable story for anyone moving at a young age.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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I’ll Find My Way And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story (Axel’s Story Series) by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Jenni Bishop

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I'll Find My Way And That's Okay: Axel's StoryI’ll Find My Way And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ll Find My Way And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story is another beautiful tale from Shermaine M. Perry. It is a tale of Kody one courageous dinosaur gets lost whilst moving with his best friend Axel due to his mum being in the Army.
The lovely illustrations bring the story to life to this children’s picture book.
This heartwarming tale takes Kody on an adventure as he tries to find Axel, but he must face his fears and find the courage to set forth on this journey. Follow along in this wonderful tale as Kody finds strength, courage, and confidence and steps out of his comfort zone to embrace the unknown all that he finds along the way.
My grandsons loved this book and all things Kody, and I am sure you will too.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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I Move A Lot and That’s Okay: Axel’s Story (Axel’s Story Series) by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Jenni Bishop

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I Move A Lot and That's Okay: Axel's StoryI Move A Lot and That’s Okay: Axel’s Story by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Axel as the title suggests a 7-year-old boy learning that being uprooted and moving all the time is not all bad. It teaches skills to deal with moving to new places and experiencing the fears and scariness that comes with the unknown. It also shows just how resilient kids of that age are.
Kyle’s mixed emotions and anxieties are real are all valid when he must move again because his mum is in the Army. Why does he have to move again? Why can’t he stay with his friends? Where will his new home be? What will it be like? Will he make friends? What will his new school be like?
I Move A Lot and That’s Okay: Axel’s Story is a delightful heartwarming colourful picture book is seen through Axels eyes as he shares his concerns and fears as he is helped by his family to overcome them and learns to see them and embrace them as an adventure.
Not having to go through the same struggles it was an interesting read and a valuable story for anyone moving at a young age.

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I’ll Find My Way And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story (Axel’s Story Series) by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Megan Kimley

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I'll Find My Way And That's Okay: Axel's StoryI’ll Find My Way And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really cute story about a stuffed animal who gets separated from his boy and the adventures he has to get back to him. Kody wakes up on the airplane being carried but it’s not Axel who’s carrying him! How will Kody get back to Axel?! Perry-Knights does a wonderful job of showing children it’s okay to be scared and go through a gamut of emotions. I loved the creativity of this story and the wonderfully bright illustrations. And it’s always fun to think of what our stuffed animals do when we aren’t around 😉
Reviewed by @meggs1717

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I’ll Find My Way And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story (Axel’s Story Series) by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Shelly Kittell

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I'll Find My Way And That's Okay: Axel's StoryI’ll Find My Way And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kody gets left on the plane and goes on a mighty adventure. He shares how you can have an adventure also. I love this little story. It’s entertaining and teaches a really fun lesson. I loved the little lesson on counting to 10 in Italian at the end. Always dream. It has bright pictures and a story that will keep the kids engaged. It was a winner in my house.

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I Miss My Friend And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Shelly Kittell

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I Miss My Friend And That's Okay: Axel's StoryI Miss My Friend And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A beautiful story about friendship. The back and forth of letters shares the love of friends. Beautiful and colorful illustrations that will keep children engaged. A fun and entertaining story that shows them that change is okay. This is a wonderful book that was a hit in our house. Having grown up as a military kid myself, I wish we had had books like this back then.

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I Move A Lot And That’s Okay: Axel’s Story by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Shelly Kittell

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I Move A Lot and That's Okay: Axel's StoryI Move A Lot and That’s Okay: Axel’s Story by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another book that I sure wish we had had when I was younger. Having grown up as a military kid, this would have helped with transitions. It’s a wonderful story that helps explain transitions and how they go. There are bright illustrations that will hold onto the child’s attention. This is really a neat series of books that helps kids understand a little about being a military family and having to move around a lot. A winner in our house.

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