Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family when a Loved One is Incarcerated

Review\nKirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017 - Best Picture Books to Give Readers Strength\nSTARRED REVIEW! "This book is a necessary one."―Kirkus Reviews starred review\nSTARRED REVIEW! "A highly recommended title that serves as an excellent entry to discuss incarceration in an age-appropriate way."―School Library Journal starred review\n"Having a parent in prison is a complicated matter…Drawing on her own experience, Birtha gilds the text with tenderness and affirmation."―Booklist\n"A unique and important picture book…Especially and unreservedly recommended."―Midwest Book Review\n"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\nKirkus Reviews Best Books of 2017 - Best Picture Books to Give Readers Strength\nSTARRED REVIEW! "This book is a necessary one."―Kirkus Reviews starred review\nSTARRED REVIEW! "A highly recommended title that serves as an excellent entry to discuss incarceration in an age-appropriate way."―School Library Journal starred review\nMillions of children worldwide have a parent in jail or prison.\nKids can have all kinds of feelings and questions when a parent is incarcerated. Rafael is embarrased. 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.