Kids! We Have PCS Orders!

The Deployment Series helps military families navigate the emotional journey of separation, reunion, and change with love, pride, and understanding. Written for ages 3-7, these comforting picture books support children as they learn about deployment, relocation, and staying connected across distance.

Each story offers warmth, reassurance, and hope for kids whose parents serve away from home-reminding them that love travels farther than any ship, jet, or base. From goodbyes and new beginnings to playtime, letters, and homecomings, the Deployment Series honors the courage of service members and the strength of the families who stand beside them.

Books in the Series:

Book 1: My Dad Is Going Away, But He Will Be Back One Day!
Book 2: My Mom Is Going Away, But She Will Be Back One Day!
Book 3: What Will I Play While You're Away?
Book 4: We're Moving Today!
Book 5: Kids, We Have PCS Orders!


Book 4: Kids! We Have PCS Orders!
Military families move often-and every move tells a new story. Kids! We Have PCS Orders! follows siblings James and Clara as they learn what Permanent Change of Station means, ask big questions, and prepare for life at a new base. With dual-military parents and diverse characters, the story offers an authentic and comforting look at military life.

This second edition includes:

• A refreshed story with updated rhymes and dialogue for natural read-aloud moments.
• Warm, inclusive illustrations that reflect the diversity of today's military families.
• An updated cover design consistent with the Deployment Series aesthetic.

Perfect for military families preparing for a PCS move, teachers near bases, or counselors helping kids handle transitions, this story helps little readers see that change can bring excitement, connection, and growth.