This post is sponsored by Mark C. Fava. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.

My Review

All sea-loving readers will certainly want to sail with Andy the Admiral. The USS Shipshape appears to be the finest ship in the sea! This charming rhyming book takes a look inside the aircraft carrier, and Andy the Admiral shares a tour with the reader. This shiny and clean aircraft carrier stays that way under his leadership. The great thing about this story is that every good thing is only caused by the hard work and great character of the ship’s sailors. The story makes clear that for a ship to function well, all the crew need to be honest and hard-working. Their shining character, along with an admiral who loves his crew, create a marvelous tour at sea.

About the Book

Andy the Admiral and the USS Shipshape AA

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

Publisher’s Book Summary: 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 — feel free to lean into that angle in your post or caption.

Purchase Links

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About the Author

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.

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Giveaway

One winner will receive a hardcover copy of Andy the Admiral and the USS Shipshape. Open to legal residents of the USA — see full giveaway rules and terms on the landing page. Just Click Below to enter this giveaway!

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