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Greg Ruth's incredibly poignant picture book, COMING HOME, beautifully illustrates the story of a young boy waiting to reunite with his military parent at the airport. It's garnered immense praise from outlets like The New York Times, who wrote, “Coming Home makes as strong a case as a picture book can for visual storytelling, and for making few words count.”
As long as American troops are serving overseas, there will be children waiting to be reunited with them. In Ruth's nearly wordless picture book, readers follow the anxious progress of a young boy in a red T-shirt as he looks through the crowds of returning veterans and their loved ones. Along with him, there's a border collie dashing into its owner's arms, a man tenderly touching the belly of a pregnant woman, tight embraces, and comradely photo shoots. Ruth's skillful depiction of a variety of people simultaneously experiencing joyful reunions culminates in a wildly exuberant "MOM!" as the boy spots the person he's been searching for. Respectful and as handsome as it is useful, this book has a place in most collections.—Miriam Lang Budin, Chappaqua Library, NY
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12 comments:
I do not know anyone personally who serving in the military.
I know many people who have served and are serving in the armed forces.
I know people who are serving in the military.
No, at present I do not know any members of the military personally.
My father served for many decades in the AIr Force and the Air Force Reserves.
Nancy
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Yes, there are several friends from church serving.
my father served and am very proud of him thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net
Yes, I have several former students serving in the armed military at this time. My husband and brother served for 16 years each!
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Jennifer Rogers
My cousin is currently serving.
My husband is a veteran.
I have several family members who have served in the past. I appreciate all of the sacrifices that have been made by all.of our veterans!
not currently
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