Hi, my name is Ian, and my dad is in the military. Malik and I are best friends. We have our own greeting and secret handshake. While planning Malik's birthday party, I learn my dad has received orders to move overseas. Will I join Malik for his special day, or will I have to move before the festivities begin? This Time Next Year demonstrates the daily joys and challenges military children face. It also celebrates friendships that transcend distance and time. Through thick or thin.friends till the end.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Florenza is the author of interactive, engaging Children's books. She is also a publisher, narrative coach, speaker, radio talk show host, Master Storyteller, wife, and mother. Florenza and her husband, CSM (Ret US Army) Trefus Lee, have been married for nearly 38 years and reside in Hampton, Virginia. Their daughters, Jessica and Missy, call Honolulu, Hawaii home. PUBLISHED TITLES BY FLORENZA Adventurous Olivia's Alphabet Quest Adventurous Olivia's Calm Quest Amiri's Birthday Wish Barry Bear's Very Best, Learning to Say No to Negative Influences If.The Story of Faith Walker Manny & Tutu Mind Your Manners, Mia O'Kapi There's No Place Like My Own Home The Tail of Max the Mindless Dog, A Children's Book on Mindfulness This Time Next Year Welcome Home Daddy, Love, Lexi When Life Gives Us Wind Who Made That Sound? Animals and their sounds in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.