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Be a Hero with Skipper the Seal

William H. McRaven

The New York Times Best Seller
2025 The New York Times Best Seller
A New York Times bestseller! In this inspiring children's adaptation of the New York Times bestselling book The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived, Admiral William H. McRaven and daughter Kelly Marie McRaven show young readers what it means to be truly heroic.

When the president of the United States tasks Skipper the SEAL with assembling a team of heroes, Skipper isn't sure where to start. But as he meets other animals who give of their time and talents every day--from the Courageous Cat who stands up for others, to the Dutiful Duck who never leaves a student behind, to the Funny Fox who creates joy wherever he goes--Skipper realizes that heroes don't have to be big and strong. There are heroes all around us!

Skipper says: Be a hero in all that you do!

For more adventures with Skipper, don't miss Make Your Bed with Skipper the Seal.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: Mar 18th, 2025
  • Pages: 48
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.20in - 8.80in - 0.50in - 1.00lb
  • EAN: 9780316576406
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: • Social Themes - Values & Virtues• Business, Careers, Occupations• War & Military

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About the Author

Admiral William H. McRaven (US Navy Retired) is the New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed with Skipper the Seal; Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...and Maybe the World; The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived; and Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations. In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a four-star admiral, his final assignment was as commander of all US Special Operations Forces. After retiring from the Navy, he served as the chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. He lives in Austin, Texas.

Kelly Marie McRaven is a national security professional with ten years of combined experience in the public and private sector. She has an MA from Georgetown University and a BA from the University of Notre Dame. Kelly grew up going on adventures around the world and, like the characters in this book, is passionate about public service. She lives in Virginia with her husband and a dog named Riley.

Howard McWilliam is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Make Your Bed with Skipper the Seal; John Cena's Elbow Grease series; I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll; and When a Dragon Moves In by Jodi Moore, among others. He lives in the United Kingdom and invites you to visit him online at howardmcwilliam.com.

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Praise for this book

Praise for Make Your Bed With Skipper the Seal:
"In this children's adaptation, McRaven shares life lessons from Navy SEAL training and encourages young readers to become their best selves. As Skipper the seal embarks on Navy SEAL training, he and his hardworking friends learn much more than how to pass a swimming test, including the need to take risks and persevere through tough times."--Publishers Weekly
"This new book teaches kids about perseverance and dealing with failure."--CBS This Morning