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Close to You from Far Away

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By Erica Root

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Apr 4, 2023
Page Count
40 pages
Publisher
Running Press Kids
ISBN-13
9780762481132

Price

$18.99

Price

$23.99 CAD

Format

  1. ebook

Format:

  1. Hardcover $18.99 $23.99 CAD
  2. ebook $9.99 $12.99 CAD

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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.

Genre:

  • Children's Books
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Social Themes
  • Emotions & Feelings

Erica Root is a Philadelphia-based illustrator, artist, and mom of two.
 

  • "A satisfying, emotionally resonant picture book."
    Booklist
  • "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."
    School Library Journal
  • “A story about finding ways to connect long distance.”
    Kirkus Reviews

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Praise

  • “A satisfying, emotionally resonant picture book.”
    Booklist
  • “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.”
    School Library Journal
  • “A story about finding ways to connect long distance.”
    Kirkus Reviews

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Activity: How To Send a Postcard

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