{"product_id":"swo-navy-childrens-book","title":"SWO Navy Children’s Book | My Mommy, My SWO","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSWO Navy Children’s Book | My Mommy, My SWO\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Mommy, My SWO\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heartfelt \u003cstrong\u003eSWO Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e children’s book written for military kids and Navy families. Told through the eyes of a child, this hardcover story helps young readers understand underways, deployment, separation, letters, and the joy of homecoming when Mom serves at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Surface Warfare Navy Story for Military Kids\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Matthew E. Miller, a \u003cstrong\u003eSurface Warfare Officer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the U.S. Navy, \u003cem\u003eMy Mommy, My SWO\u003c\/em\u003e brings an authentic look at Navy life to children ages 5 to 14. The story helps explain what a SWO does, why a Navy mom sometimes has to go away, and how families stay connected during time apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003emilitary kids book\u003c\/strong\u003e gives children a comforting way to understand the pride, sacrifice, and connection that come with having a parent in the Navy. From tearful goodbyes to meaningful letters and joyful reunions, the story helps children feel supported, included, and proud of their Navy family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Navy Deployment Book Stands Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Navy details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features real Navy imagery, ships, uniforms, and life at sea, including the Littoral Combat Ship and Navy 2POC uniform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChild focused storytelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explains underways, deployment, and separation in a way that feels gentle, clear, and reassuring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by a U.S. Navy SWO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Created by a Surface Warfare Officer with firsthand experience in Navy life and military family separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps children understand letters, memories, family pride, and homecoming while Mom is away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeaningful Navy family gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thoughtful book for deployment preparation, homecomings, birthdays, classrooms, and bedtime reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Mommy, My SWO\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for children whose mothers serve as a \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Navy SWO officer, or in the Navy more broadly. It is also a meaningful \u003cstrong\u003edeployment book\u003c\/strong\u003e for families looking to explain military separation with warmth, honesty, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether your child is preparing for Mom’s next underway, missing her during deployment, or celebrating her return home, this story creates a bridge between Navy service and a child’s heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author and Illustrator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew E. Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy. Originally from Frankfort, Kentucky, he now lives in San Diego, California, with his wife Jaclyn, their sons Mason and Hayden, and their dog Olivia. He wrote this book to help his own child understand why military parents sometimes have to go away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlena Taranenko\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Ukrainian children’s book illustrator, brought the story to life with emotional, detailed artwork. During the project, her town was attacked, and the book was paused until she safely relocated. Her work reflects resilience, courage, and the power of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e My Mommy, My SWO\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e UMBOBOOKS.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 30, 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 inches wide by 10 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 14 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9798991120401\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Meaningful Navy Family Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Mommy, My SWO\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a story. 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They are raising two boys, Mason and Hayden, alongside their dog, Olivia, and Miller wrote this book to help his son understand why sometimes he has to go away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olena Taranenko, a Ukrainian children’s book illustrator, brought the story to life. During the project, her town was attacked, and the book was paused until she safely relocated, a testament to her resilience and commitment to art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“This book beautifully captures the pride and challenges of Navy life, creating a heartfelt connection between children and their military parents. It is a meaningful tool for fostering understanding and appreciation within military families.” — CAPT (Ret.) 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