I will be okay

The book

When Roman’s daddy is deployed, it’s hard on him, his mommy, and his little sister Charlotte. Even Roman’s beloved Grammy isn’t going to come for a visit for quite some time. Roman’s mommy signs him up for soccer and although Roman and his stuffed lion sidekick,Trooper, aren’t so sure about being in a new place with new people, they end up playing fun games and learning how to play soccer, too! Along the way, Roman feels better and makes a new friend. Mason’s mom is deployed Just like Roman’s dad. Soccer helps the time fly by for Roman and soon his Grammy comes for a visit. Even though it's been a tough few months. Roman knows that everything will be okay!

The official flower of the military child is the dandelion. Those flowers put down roots almost anywhere and it’s almost impossible to destroy. Military children bloom everywhere the wind carry them.
There's a dandelion hidden in every page! Can you find it?

Click here to download a Trooper the Lion coloring page !

Stay tuned to meet more military kids and share their adventures!

The author

Amy is an USMC military spouse of 10 years, mom to three boys, and an expert in youth sport development, with experience in program creation, coaching and program management, and the professional sports industry. She has a B.S. in Finance and M.S. in Sport Management, with certifications in group fitness, behavior change, and fitness nutrition. She is the Founder and Owner of Tiny Troops Soccer, a developmental program for children ages 1-9 with 35 locations worldwide. She loves creating physical activity programs that benefit the overall well-being of military children, families, and the surrounding communities. “I Will Be Okay - Adventures of a Military Kid,” is her first published book.