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. The book includes a parent guide to assist families as they cope with the stress that often accompanies military family separations. Featuring charming illustrations drawn by children from military and civilian families, Boo Boo Bear's Mission offers a message of love and hope that can turn the difficulties of family separation into opportunities for growth.\