From best-selling author Tish Rabe, Sometimes Apart, Always in My Heart is a heartfelt story for military families everywhere and conveys the message that the families waiting for their loved ones to come home are heroes too! Gold Award Winner! Best Children's Picture Book, The Military Writers Society of America (2025) Sometimes Apart, Always in My Heart is a heartfelt tribute to the bravery of service members and the enduring love of the children who await their safe return. Written in tender rhyme by bestselling children’s author Tish Rabe and brought to life with hand‑painted illustrations by award‑winning artist Gill Guile, this touching picture book follows the Bear Family as they discover strength, comfort, and hope while Daddy Bear is away on military duty. Perfect for bedtime reading, family bonding, or as a thoughtful gift for military families, Sometimes Apart, Always in My Heart is a timeless reminder that love knows no distance—and that families remain connected, even when miles apart. Tish Rabe is the bestselling author of over 200 books for Sesame Street, Disney, Dr. Seuss, and many more. She is also the founder and content creator of Tish Rabe Books, a company that creates books, songs, and animations that make a positive difference in the lives of children, parents, teachers, and caregivers. Gill Guile is an award-winning artist whose hand-painted illustrations have been featured in over 600 children’s books, including 50 she wrote herself. She is also the illustrator of Sweet Dreams Ahead Time for Bed and Read to Me: A Guide to Raising Readers for Tish Rabe Books.
