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Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family When a Loved One Is Incarcerated
Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017 - Best Picture Books to Give Readers Strength
STARRED REVIEW! "This book is a necessary one."--Kirkus Reviews starred review STARRED REVIEW! "A highly recommended title that serves as an excellent entry to discuss incarceration in an age-appropriate way."--School Library Journal starred review Millions of children worldwide have a parent in jail or prison. Kids can have all kinds of feelings and questions when a parent is incarcerated. Rafael is embarrassed. Rashid is angry. Yen wonders if it's her fault. This sensitive story illustrates a range of situations children may face with moms or dads behind bars, while reassuring them they are not alone.Book Details
- Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
- Publish Date: Apr 1st, 2022
- Pages: 32
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.82in - 8.74in - 0.08in - 0.30lb
- EAN: 9780807512890
- Recommended age: 04-08
- Categories: • Family - Parents• Law & Crime• Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings
About the Author
Birtha, Becky: - Becky Birtha is the author of several picture books, including Grandmama's Pride and Lucky Beans. She has experienced having a family member in jail. Becky lives in Pennsylvania.
Kastelic, Maja: - Maja Kastelic studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Ljubljana. Before starting her career in illustration, she worked as a retouching artist restoring frescoes. Maja lives in Slovenia.
Praise for this book
Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017 - Best Picture Books to Give Readers Strength
STARRED REVIEW! "A highly recommended title that serves as an excellent entry to discuss incarceration in an age-appropriate way."--School Library Journal starred review
"Having a parent in prison is a complicated matter...Drawing on her own experience, Birtha gilds the text with tenderness and affirmation."--Booklist
"A unique and important picture book...Especially and unreservedly recommended."--Midwest Book Review
STARRED REVIEW! "This book is a necessary one."--Kirkus Reviews starred review
"Birtha introduces a multicultural cast of children, each with at least one incarcerated parent (the crimes aren't specified) and a unique challenge."--The Horn Book Magazine