Missing Daddy
A little girl who misses her father because he's away in prison shares how his absence affects different parts of her life. Her greatest excitement is the days when she gets to visit her beloved father. With gorgeous illustrations throughout, this book illuminates the heartaches of dealing with missing a parent.
Mariame Kaba is an educator and organizer based in New York City. She has been active in anti-criminalization and anti-violence movements for the past thirty years.
"This book is a crucial tool for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the well-being of children who, through no fault of their own, are forced to bear the consequences of our country's obsession with incarceration. For children who desperately miss their parents, feel confused, or are teased at school, this book can go a long way in letting them know that they are not alone and in normalizing their experiences." --Eve L. Ewing
Selected as one of Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books 2019.
Target age group 3-7
Mariame Kaba is an educator and organizer based in New York City. She has been active in anti-criminalization and anti-violence movements for the past thirty years.
"This book is a crucial tool for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the well-being of children who, through no fault of their own, are forced to bear the consequences of our country's obsession with incarceration. For children who desperately miss their parents, feel confused, or are teased at school, this book can go a long way in letting them know that they are not alone and in normalizing their experiences." --Eve L. Ewing
Selected as one of Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books 2019.
Target age group 3-7
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group6 to 8 yrs
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Grade LevelK-2
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingHardcover
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Theme 1Social, Personal & Family Topics
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeEmotions & Feelings
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Awards
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AuthorKaba, Mariame
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Lexile LevelAD
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DeweyE
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PublisherConsortium Book Sales & Dist
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Publication Date9/17/2019
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Pages36
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Dimensions0.3 H × 9.1 L × 9.2 W
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Case Qty24