Close to You from Far Away
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Close to You from Far Away
By (Author) Erica Root
Running Press,U.S.
Running Press Kids
30th May 2023
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and be
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and grow
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Width 208mm, Height 260mm, Spine 10mm
380g
Description
A granddaughter realizes how she can stay connected while living far from her grandma in this charming picture book with real postcards to send to a loved one!
Gigi and Grandma always loved being together. But when Gigi moves far away, she misses Grandma. Every time Gigi feels sad, Grandma tells her, "Don't worry, Gigi, it's okay. I'm close to you from far away." But what does that mean Find out how to maintain a feeling of closeness to someone you love while being far away from them in this delightful book about family, letter writing, and love. Bonus material: create your own postcards to send to loved ones with four delightful cards in the back of the book.Reviews
"Along with the author's instructions for filling out a postcard, this book is chock-full of compassionate answers for any child missing someone far away; a great addition to the shelves."--Booklist
"A satisfying, emotionally resonant picture book."--Booklist
"A story about finding ways to connect long distance."--Kirkus Reviews
Author Bio
Erica Root is a Philadelphia-based illustrator, artist, and mom of two.
