![]() In the United States alone, nearly 2.7 million children have a parent in prison or jail. People and pets pass away, innocent children are abused, and parents go to jail or prison. 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.Īs much as social media leads you to believe, life isn’t always a bed of roses. 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. 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. Sometimes the children begin acting differently too. ![]() Sometimes friends act differently toward them. ![]() ![]() They may be angry, sad, lonely, or scared. Looking for a book for children of incarcerated parents?Ĭhildren can experience many emotions when a parent is in jail or prison. Far Apart, Close in Heart: Being a Family when a Loved One is Incarcerated by Becky Birtha, illustrated by Maja Kastelic ![]()
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