Far Apart, Close in Heart

Being a Family when a Loved One is Incarcerated

• Author(s): Becky Birtha,
• Publisher: Albert Whitman
• Pages: 32
• ISBN_10: 0807512761
  ISBN_13: 9780807512760
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings , Juvenile Fiction / Family / Parents , Juvenile Fiction / Diversity & Multicultural ,

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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.