Andy the Admiral and the USS Shipshape
5 days ago
2 min read
by Andy the Admiral
Written by Mark C. Fava
Illustrated by Agus Prajogo and Yohanes Bastia
Ages: 3+ | 32 Pages | Picture Book
Publisher: Mascot Kids (2026) | ISBN-13: 979-8-89138-803-1
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Climb aboard the Navy aircraft carrier USS Shipshape with Andy the Admiral and his crew! This ocean adventure is packed full of fun and valuable lessons. Readers will discover that the best Shipmates — and the best friends — show kindness, good manners, honesty, and teamwork. Welcome aboard, Shipmates!
Why Readers Love It: A standout choice for families with connections to the military, educators looking for character-education read-alouds, and any child drawn to ships, planes, and adventure on the open sea. Written by a retired U.S. Navy Captain and Naval Flight Officer, the story is inspired by real naval life and traditions.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Mark C. Fava is a career aviation lawyer and retired naval flight officer. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a captain, having commanded three units, including an aviation squadron, and spent years flying the Navy's P-3 Orion. He was the chief operations attorney at Delta Air Lines on 9/11 and has practiced law for more than thirty years; he is currently a vice president at the world's largest aerospace company. Mark is the creator of the Shipshape Shipmates children's book series and the author of Lessons from the Admiral: Naval Wisdom and Sea Stories for Leaders, an award-winning leadership book. He lives in his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and three daughters.
MY REVIEW
Fun of ships? I found many interesting things about flags that I turned into nice ideas to enjoy when reading the book.
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