A children's book series for ages 3-8 that uses authentic Navy adventures to teach kindness, integrity, courage, teamwork, humility, and leadership.
Well Done, Shipmates!
When Andy the Admiral leads his crew through the challenges of life at sea, young readers discover that the greatest voyages aren’t just about where you go — they’re about who you become along the way. With whimsy, heart, and a dash of naval spirit, Andy the Admiral and the USS Shipshape brings an aircraft carrier to life as a place where teamwork, courage, and kindness guide every mission.
Written by retired U.S. Navy Captain Mark C. Fava, this authentically told story introduces children to the values that shape great kids — and great leaders.

Mark C. Fava is the creator of the Shipshape Shipmates children’s books, a series of authentic and whimsical naval adventures designed to teach children timeless values such as teamwork, courage, gratitude, preparation, integrity, kindness, and service.
A retired U.S. Navy Captain and former Naval Flight Officer, Mark spent more than thirty years serving in the Navy. In addition to his military service, Mark is a career aviation lawyer who has practiced law for more than thirty years.
He is also the author of the best-selling book Lessons from the Admiral: Naval Wisdom and Sea Stories for Leaders, which received the Book Excellence Award in Leadership
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