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Far Apart, Close in Heart : Being a Family When a Loved One Is Incarcerated by Becky Birtha (2017, Picture Book)

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FAR APART, CLOSE IN HEART: BEING A FAMILY WHEN A LOVED ONE IS INCARCERATED By Becky Birtha & Maja Kastelic - Hardcover **BRAND NEW**.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWhitman & Company, Albert

ISBN-100807512753

ISBN-139780807512753

eBay Product ID (ePID)224464265

Product Key Features

Book TitleFar Apart, Close in Heart : Being a Family When a Loved One Is Incarcerated

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSocial Science / Psychology, Family / Parents, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings

Publication Year2017

IllustratorYes, Kastelic, Maja

GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction

AuthorBecky Birtha

FormatPicture Book

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight12 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width9.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2016-042053

ReviewsSTARRED 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, "Having a parent in prison is a complicated matter . . . Drawing on her own experience, Birtha gilds the text with tenderness and affirmation." Booklist, "Having a parent in prison is a complicated matter...Drawing on her own experience, Birtha gilds the text with tenderness and affirmation."-- Booklist, "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, "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, 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, "Birtha introduces a multicultural cast of children, each with at least one incarcerated parent (the crimes arent specified) and a unique challenge." The Horn Book Magazine, "A unique and important picture book...Especially and unreservedly recommended."-- Midwest Book Review, "A unique and important picture book . . . Especially and unreservedly recommended." -- Midwest Book Review, "A highly recommended title that serves as an excellent entry to discuss incarceration in an age-appropriate way." -- School Library Journal 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

Grade FromPreschool

Grade ToThird Grade

SynopsisKirkus 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., Children can experience many emotions when a parent is in jail or prison. They may be angry, sad, lonely, or scared. Sometimes friends act differently toward them. Sometimes the children begin acting differently too. In this important book, young readers will learn that even when it feels like nothing can get better again, there are ways they can improve their circumstances. Sending letters, talking to a trusted grown-up about their feelings, and even visiting a parent in jail or prison can help keep a parent close in their hearts. Use this title as a helpful tool to start a conversation with any child in this situation and to remind them they are not alone., 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.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.B52337Far 2017