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Military children and families

Phoenix the Cat: My Home Goes Wherever We Go

An illustrated story for military children about moving home, changing schools, missing a serving parent and keeping friendships close.

Military life can bring adventure, new places and difficult goodbyes. Join Phoenix as he finds ways to understand his feelings, keep familiar comforts close and make room for old and new friends. The complete 42-page illustrated PDF includes the rhyming story, five Little Troopers, Big Feelings activities, a Military Family Memory Passport and a note for parents, carers and teachers. Read together at your child’s pace, with space for sensory needs, familiar routines and honest feelings about change. Written by Lisa Birkett for PheNature | Walk With Phoenix. Digital PDF edition; no physical book is shipped.

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For military families

A free family-reading copy of this edition is also included in our Military Children’s Hub. A parent email account and play profile are needed for the family bookshelf.

How it can help

Thoughtfully created for the journey.

  • Opens conversations about postings, school moves and goodbyes
  • Makes room for missing a serving parent and staying connected
  • Includes friendship, comfort-kit and feelings activities
  • Respects sensory needs and a child’s own pace

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