"The Night Dad Went to Jail: What to Expect When Someone You Love Goes to Jail" by Wednesday Kirwan tells the story of a young child grappling with the sudden and complex emotions that arise when a parent is incarcerated. Through relatable illustrations and straightforward language, the book addresses feelings of confusion, sadness, and fear, while also offering reassurance that they are not alone in their experience. It provides a gentle exploration of the stigma surrounding incarceration and aims to help children understand their feelings while emphasizing love and family support during difficult times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Lifes Challenges .

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Picture Window Books .

Wednesday Kirwan is a graduate of Kansas City Art Institute and an award-winning children's illustrator and fine artist. Her illustrations are inspired by the children she's worked with as an elementary school art teacher and as an educator at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito, California. Wednesday lives in San Francisco, California. Melissa Higgins has written more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children, including titles for the Capstone imprints Pebble, Pebble Plus, Picture Window, Snap, and Stone Arch. Her books have received medals from the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. Before becoming a full-time writer, Melissa worked as a school counselor and had a private counseling practice. When not reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and taking photographs in the Arizona desert where she lives with her husband and two shy kitties. You can visit Melissa's website (www. mghiggins. com) to learn more about her books.