Far Apart, Close in Heart

By Becky Birtha & Maja Kastelic

Release : 2017-03-07

Genre : Social Issues in Kids Fiction, Books, Kids, Fiction for Kids, Culture, Places & People in Kids Fiction, Family & Relationships in Kids Fiction

Kind : ebook

(0 ratings)
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.

Far Apart, Close in Heart

By Becky Birtha & Maja Kastelic

Release : 2017-03-07

Genre : Social Issues in Kids Fiction, Books, Kids, Fiction for Kids, Culture, Places & People in Kids Fiction, Family & Relationships in Kids Fiction

Kind : ebook

(0 ratings)
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.

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