AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2026
ROSIE'S
DAY ON A
WARSHIP
A YOUNG ADVENTURER DISCOVERS THE COURAGE AND LEGACY OF WOMEN WHO SERVE OUR NATION
About The Book
Rosie's Day On The Warship is an illustrated children's book about the history and impact of women in the U.S. military. When young Rosie visits her mom, a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy, she steps onto a massive warship and begins a day full of discovery. The story celebrates courage, service, and the legacy of women that have played an important role in shaping history.
Recommended reading age: 3-8
Meet Rosie!
Rosie is curious, observant, and excited to explore. As she spends the day on the navy warship, Rosie starts to notice the stories behind the ship -- stories that connect the past, the present, and the future.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kristi is a U.S. Navy veteran, United States Naval Academy graduate, and a former Surface Warfare Officer who once jumped into the deepest part of the ocean --- the Marianas Trench --- proving firsthand that you can do hard things. She's a passionate advocate for empowering girls and women through storytelling, mentorship, and representation. Kristi is also a proud mom of three amazing kids, wife to an incredible husband, and dog mom to two lovable golden doodles. Her debut children's book, Rosie's Day on a Warship, celebrates courage, a legacy of trailblazers, and serving something greater than yourself.
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Kristi Bickel
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Natalie Davidson
Natalie is the talented artist who brought Rosie Day on a Warship to life. Several of Natalie's family members have served in the military, representing the Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Army, and she grew up as a military brat herself. She has been an artist her whole life, with her favorite pastime being a portrait painter. Using those skills to help Rosie come alive has been a dream come true as she endeavors into the world of children's book illustrations.
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