Description
Description
Rosie's Day on a Warship is a joyful, adventure-filled picture book that follows Rosie as she spends a day aboard her mom's Navy ship. Along the way, Rosie explores helicopters, giant anchor chains, the ship's bridge, and even the wardroom cookies-while learning the incredible history of the brave women who have served our country for more than two hundred years.
Through Rosie's curiosity and her mom's stories, young readers discover the trailblazing women who loaded cannons in the Revolutionary War, disguised themselves to fight in the Civil War, flew planes in World War II, broke barriers at service academies, and now lead across every branch of the military.
Filled with heart, humor, and real history, Rosie's Day on a Warship celebrates courage, service, and the belief that women can do hard things. It's an inspiring introduction to the heroes who paved the way-and a reminder that when we work together, we are stronger.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Warm, educational, and empowering, Rosie's Day on a Warship is a fantastic read for military families and for any child curious about ships, helicopters, cookies (!!) and the heroes who serve!"
"This is a great book for girls and boys the history and importance of women in the armed services. As an adult I even learned something! The illustrations are warm and inviting, and enjoyable for early readers."
"This book is so good, easy to read and understand. I love the exploration of the ship and the illustrations are incredible! I love all of the examples of women in history serving in our military. It's such an inspiring book and look so forward to sharing it with friends and their kids!"
"As a mom of a daughter, I'm always drawn to stories that combine real history with empowerment. This one does exactly that. It shows girls (and boys!) that women belong in every space - including aboard warships - and that leadership, service, and bravery aren't defined by gender. A wonderful read for military families and for any child who loves learning about history, ships, or strong women who serve."
"We picked up Rosie's Day on a Warship by Kristi Bickel for my 8-year-old, and it was an instant hit. From start to finish, it's engaging, positive, and full of heart.
What really stood out to us was the relationship between Rosie and her mom. The story does a beautiful job highlighting their bond while also giving an honest and inspiring look at women serving in the military. It's not something you see often in children's books, and it sparked some great conversations with my child afterward.
The tone is upbeat and accessible, and the message is incredibly empowering-especially for young readers who benefit from seeing strong, capable female role models in real-world settings. Overall, this is a fantastic book for elementary-aged kids. We'd highly recommend it to other parents looking for something meaningful, engaging, and uplifting."
Publishing Information
Publishing Information

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