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Title details for Far Apart, Close in Heart by Becky Birtha - Available

Far Apart, Close in Heart

by Becky Birtha
Maja Kastelic
ebook
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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.

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Formats

OverDrive Read

subjects

Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:3.3
Lexile® Measure:560
Interest Level:K-3(LG)
Text Difficulty:0-2

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.

Expand title description text
Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature