Far Apart, Close in Heart
Maja Kastelic
(Illustrated by)
Description
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.
Product Details
| Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |
| Publish Date | March 07, 2017 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780807512753 |
| Dimensions | 9.1 X 9.1 X 0.5 inches | 0.7 pounds |
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Reviews
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
STARRED REVIEW! "This book is a necessary one."--Kirkus Reviews starred review
"A unique and important picture book...Especially and unreservedly recommended."--Midwest Book 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
"Having a parent in prison is a complicated matter...Drawing on her own experience, Birtha gilds the text with tenderness and affirmation."--Booklist
Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017 - Best Picture Books to Give Readers Strength
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