• P: Canadian Resources (Under construction)

    • This site is under construction.

      With our Canadian partners, we are adapting our twelve children's storybooks to be culturally appropriate for Canadian military, Veteran and PSP (first responder) families.

      This exciting project is thanks to the generous in-kind and cash funding from:



      It should also be noted that the original storybooks and resources received funding from various philanthropic and educational sources.

      French language versions are being created and will be added to this site as they become available.

    • General Storybooks

      This section contains books suitable for all children, even those who are not from service (PSP or military) families. They are suitable for both individual and general group or class reading.
    • Our Alphabet Roller Coaster - English version Our Alphabet Roller Coaster - English version


      Using four lovable Canadian animals, this research-based storybook explores their experiences of service family life. This includes postings and parental absences from home.

      There are accompanying resources (e.g. interactives and downloadable educational activities for the Australian versions of these stories available here).

      The adaption for this storybook was a project managed by Amy Doyle from CIMVHR, co-designed and co-created with lived experience PSP, military and Veteran families. Scientific support was supplied by Dr Marg Rogers (UNE, Australia) and CIMVHR researchers. The foreword was written by Dr Stephanie Belanger (Royal Military College), one of the founding members of CIMVHR.

    • D is for Deployment - Emma's Story - English version D is for Deployment - Emma's Story - English version

      This research-based storybook explores Emma's experiences as her parent deploys. Emma shares her feelings as her parent moves in and out of the household.

      There are accompanying resources (e.g. interactives and downloadable educational activities for the Australian versions of these stories available here).

      The cultural adaption of this research-based storybook was a project led by Carly Juett and Anne Cartier (CFMWS), and Amy Doyle (CIMVHR), with input from lived experience PSP, military and Veteran families. Scientific direction was provided by Dr Marg Rogers (UNE, Australia) and CIMVHR researchers. The foreword was written by Military Family Services, CFMWS.

    • My Colourful Kite - English version My Colourful Kite - English version


      This research-based storybook explores Nick's experiences of a parent working away. It explores social responses to parental absence and extended family care.

      There are accompanying resources (e.g. interactives and downloadable educational activities for the Australian versions of these stories available here).

      The adaption for this storybook was a project managed by Carly Juett and Anne Cartier (CFMWS) and Amy Doyle (CIMVHR), with input from lived experience PSP, military and Veteran families. Scientific expertise was provided by Dr Marg Rogers (UNE, Australia) and CIMVHR researchers. The foreword was written by Dr Heidi Cramm (CIMVHR, Families Matter Research Group).

    • Focused Storybooks

      This section contains books with sensitive content specifically for children who have experienced a parent with service-related injuries. Therefore, they are unsuitable for other children, general group or class reading.
    • And so, things have been a bit different - Oliver's Story - English version And so, things have been a bit different - Oliver's Story - English version


      This research-based storybook tells the story of Oliver, whose parent has a service-related injury. Oliver learns what that means for his parent and the whole family. This book is specifically for those children who have experienced this in their families.

      You can explore the downloadable educational activities for the Australian version of this book available here.

      The adaption for this storybook was a project managed by Amy Doyle from CIMVHR who also co-authored the book. The adapted book was co-designed and co-created with lived experience PSP, military and Veteran families. The foreword was written by Major (Retired) Paul Hook (Managing Director of CIMVHR).