Good Night Captain Mama: Buenas Noches Capitán Mamá - Softcover

Tiscareno-Sato, Graciela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0983476039 ISBN 13: 9780983476030

Publisher: Gracefully Global Group LLC, 2013

Synopsis

First reviews available at http://www.captainmama.com/index.php?page=endorsements /// A little boy named Marco is walking to his bedroom in pajamas carrying his stuffed puppy dog when he notices his mommy in an olive-green military flight suit. His curiosity about the colorful patches on her uniform evolves into a sweet, reassuring bedtime conversation between a military mother and her child about why she serves and what she does in the unusual KC-135R aerial refueling airplane. He drifts off to sleep with thoughts of his mommy in the airplane and the special surprise she gave him stuck to his fleece pajamas. This unique book was written by a Latina military officer and former aviator. It's the first bilingual children's book, in English and Spanish, about why mommies wear military uniforms. Samples of reviews found at link above: "Good Night Captain Mama" captures the essence of a child's wonder and admiration of his mother’s career, while giving the reader a clear and loving explanation of what it's like being in the United States Air Force. It's especially exciting that my students get to learn this information from a mother's perspective. This is a must-have book for school libraries across the nation. Theresa Jones, Teacher, Dublin Unified School District "Good Night Captain Mama" beautifully captures the sweet, thoughtful questions our children ask. It also shares the legacy a mom is passing down to her son—a wonderful picture of patriotism, love of country and the love between a mom and her child. The illustrations are fabulous and make the book come alive! Linda Maloney, Author, "Military Fly Moms" & retired naval aviator This gentle book reminds us that women served and will continue to serve their nation in military uniform. The Captain Mama story provides a wonderful role model for both little boys and girls. It is a great read for families who manage the delicate stability of work and home. Kimberly Olson, Colonel, (retired), US Air Force, Author, "To Iraq and Back: Inside the War to Win the Peace" Poignant, powerful and beautiful—"Good Night Captain Mama" celebrates a mother's love for her child and a military woman's love for her country. As we turn the pages, we journey through that special and impressionable moment when a child rediscovers who his mother is, beyond 'Mom.' This enlightening story of courage, love and leadership is a must-have book on children's night tables and library bookshelves around the world. Angelica Perez-Litwin, Founder of ELLA Leadership Institute, Publisher of NEW LATINA "Que maravilla de historia y que buen ejemplo para todos nuestros nińos y nińas. Es una belleza ver como una familia militar funciona; que ejemplo de profesionalismo nos das, y como se puede enriquecer a esa nueva generacion de madres profesionales." Ana Ruiz, pilota "Good Night Captain Mama" is a great story to read with your child as it reminds parents and children alike that parents are not only mamas and papas but also are heroes in their children’s eyes. Review by Linda Castillo in "Modern Latina" As the father of four children who joined the Air Force, I wish I’d had this book to read to them while they were young. This book will help military parents explain to their children what they do, and why they sometimes have to go away. Ron Nixon, MSgt, USAF Retired; Owner, RWR Innovations LLC – Your Melissa & Doug Store Omaha, Nebraska Additional reviews available at: http://www.captainmama.com/index.php?page=news

About this title

About the Author

This book was inspired by a conversation the author had with her son the night before a Veterans Day event at his preschool. As Graciela donned her uniform, her son entered the room on his way to bed when he spotted her in her "costume." His curiosity and the questions he asked led Graciela to write the first draft of the manuscript that same night.

Graciela Tiscareńo-Sato is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley. She completed the Aerospace Studies program as an AFROTC (Air Force Reserve Officer Training Program) scholarship cadet while earning her degree in Architecture and Environmental Design. During her active duty career in the U.S. Air Force, she deployed to four continents and dozens of countries as aircrew member, instructor and contingency planning officer. Flying many combat sorties over Southern Iraq in the NO FLY Zone after Operation Desert Storm earned her crew the prestigious Air Medal on her first deployment. She served with a NATO Battle staff in Vicenza, Italy, as a military liaison officer at the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador and much more. She earned a Master degree in International Management from the School of Global Commerce at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington before leaving active service.

After an international marketing management career with Siemens, she created her global marketing and publishing firm, Gracefully Global Group, LLC. In November 2010, she received "Entrepreneur of the Year" honors at the LATINAStyle Magazine Gala in Washington D.C. Graciela actively mentors students who need education and career roadmaps, a central focus of her four-time award-winning book, Latinnovating. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, workshop leader (personal branding for military veterans) and lecturer in classrooms, business schools, corporate events and conferences around the nation. Graciela and her family live in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Review

"Graciela's takes her experience as a decorated Air Force veteran and mother to create this bilingual children's book. The story captures a special moment as Captain Mama explains to her son, Marco about all the different colorful patches. The patches serve as way for Captain Mama to share what it means to serve in the U.S. Air Force. This is a great story to read with your child as it reminds parents and children alike that parents are not only mamas and papas, but also are heroes in their children's eyes."
-REFORMA, an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA)

"...beautifully captures the sweet, thoughtful questions our children ask...shares the legacy a mom is passing down to her son--a wonderful picture of patriotism, love of country and the love between a mom and her child."
-Linda Maloney, Author, Military Fly Moms, retired naval aviator

"El libro...con coloridas y encantadoras ilustraciones, presenta una fabulosa herramienta, para aquellas familias con mujeres militares, pero también para todos los nińos en general, ya que es un tema muy actual y todos conocemos en este momento a alguien que está sirviendo activamente en las fuerzas armadas. Y no sólo eso, este es el primer y único libro bilingue sobre el tema que permite educar a nuestros nińos sobre los diferentes roles de los latinos en la sociedad americana, mientras que los incentivamos a practicar el idioma espańol."
-Mama XXI

"...Mama isn't in the kitchen rolling out tortillas, or in the store shopping - it's her son's bedtime and instead of settling down for the night herself, she's preparing to go on a mission.So much of what we read and see about Latina women is stereotypical...If we're not cleaning a house, we're either beauty queens or something a lot less savory.  I can't remember a time where I've EVER read about a Latina Captain before.  That's huge.  It shows children they can aspire to something more...and have role models that do more than shake their behinds and sing." -Gina Ruiz, AmoxCalli

"The bilingual book, which has been impeccably translated to Spanish, tells the story of a little boy named Marco who is curious about seeing his mom in her uniform and asks her a bunch of questions about the meaning of the different patches. His mom goes through each one explaining their significance and even gives him a special one to hold onto as she leaves on a mission...perfect not only for kids' with family members in the military, but also for parents who want to teach their kids about those in uniform and the need to respect them for all they do." -Roxana Soto, Spanglish Baby

Edition details

• Publisher: Gracefully Global Group LLC
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0983476039
• ISBN 13: 9780983476030
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 39
• Illustrator: Lens Linda