Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family When a Loved One Is Incarcerated
Becky Birtha
(Author)
Maja Kastelic
(Illustrator)
21,000+ Reviews
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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
Price
$9.99
$9.29
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publish Date
April 01, 2022
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.74 X 8.82 X 0.08 inches | 0.3 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780807512890
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About the Author
Becky Birtha is the author of Grandmama's Pride and Lucky Beans, which also express her advocacy for social justice. She has degrees in children's studies and creative writing. She lives in Pennsylvania with her partner and their two young adult children. 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. She lives in Slovenia.
Reviews
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
"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
"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
Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017 - Best Picture Books to Give Readers Strength
