Mary Linda Sather

Mary Linda Sather is the mother of a member of the Air National Guard, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. As a parent and as a long-time educator, she has witnessed the stressful effects separation can have on families. Boo Boo Bear’s Mission tells the story of a beloved teddy bear on an important mission. Young Shea Leigh’s dad has been deployed to Iraq with the Air National Guard. To help her dad feel less lonely while he is away from his family, Shea Leigh sends Boo Boo Bear to him in a care package. Half a world away from home, Boo Boo tours the base with Dad, embarks on a jet fighter flight and fulfills an important mission—to carry a family’s love until they can be together again. This true story, related to the author by her son and granddaughter, brings comfort and reassurance to children whose families are experiencing the anxieties of deployment.

National Indie Excellence Award – Finalist, Children’s Picture Books Norheast MN Book Award (NEMBA) – Finalist, Children’s Picture Books Midwest Book Award – Finalist, Children’s Picture Book

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Mary Linda Sather

“I have tears in my eyes! This is absolutely the best kids’ deployment book I’ve read. It identifies and validates the emotions of so many children in Air National Guard families. Helping our nation’s smallest heroes understand the depth of their feelings isn’t an easy task. Boo Boo Bear’s Mission is a wonderful tool that can help give children words to express those feelings. The discussion topics and activity suggestions give caregivers another resource to open the lines of communication. Enjoy sharing this book with children who are experiencing separation. It is written with a warm and loving heart.” --Jennifer Kuhlman, MN ANG 148th Fighter Wing Family Programs Coordinator

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