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Pub Date May 06 2025 | Archive Date Apr 11 2025
Whimspire Books | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles

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Description

The butterflies in seven-year-old Sara's belly are fluttering fast. Her family is reuniting today after more than six months apart. But the hours drag on, testing her patience.

The crowds in the hangar learn that the planes will land soon. Which one is Daddy's? Will I recognize him? Sara wonders as she watches the tiny gray dots finally come into view.

This modern-day story highlights a unique military tradition and all of the joy, excitement, and nerves that Sara feels during this one incredible day.

Finally Home, featuring the US Marine Corps and the F35B aircraft, is a picture book suitable for all kids ages ~4+. 

The butterflies in seven-year-old Sara's belly are fluttering fast. Her family is reuniting today after more than six months apart. But the hours drag on, testing her patience.

The crowds in the...


A Note From the Publisher

Illustrated by Tim Deberd

eBook: 9798988925194

Illustrated by Tim Deberd

eBook: 9798988925194


Advance Praise

Finally Home is a heartfelt tribute to the strength of military families. It’s a powerful reminder of the bonds that hold us together, even when we are thousands of miles apart. I recommend this book to military families regardless of their branch, as well as non-military families as the book's themes are universal. Finally Home will spark meaningful conversations about sacrifice, resilience, community, and joy.

--Admiral James Stavridis, USN Ret, 16th Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and author of The Restless Wave: A Novel of the US Navy

Deployments are an unavoidable part of military life, yet military homecomings create memories that will last a lifetime. Cortney Cino captures that reality in this heartwarming book for children... and their parents.

-- Stephen Coonts, US Navy A-6 pilot and New York Times bestselling novelist

Reading this book brought back a flood of emotions from one of the happiest days of my life because of how well Cortney and Tim were able to capture the feeling and details of a homecoming. This book speaks very well to the excitement and anxiety involved with any military homecoming. I highly recommend this book to anyone with military dependents or to anyone who wants a peek into military life.

--Z.H., US Marine Corps F-35B/C Pilot

Finally Home is a heartwarming story made even more inviting by the charming illustrations. Inside these pages is a glimpse of the anticipation, suspense, and joy of a family’s homecoming, told from a child’s perspective. Military children will identify with this book, or learn from it what to expect if a homecoming is in their future.

--Jocelyn Green, Co-author of The 5 Love Languages Military Edition 

Finally Home is a heartfelt tribute to the strength of military families. It’s a powerful reminder of the bonds that hold us together, even when we are thousands of miles apart. I recommend this book...


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9798988925163
PRICE $18.99 (USD)
PAGES 32

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