When someone you love goes to jail, you might feel lost, scared, and even mad. What do you do? No matter who your loved one is, this story can help you through the tough times.
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With its volumes on the expiration of a pet, the death of a relative, and divorce, it would be nice if the Lifes Challenges series wasnt necessary. But where trauma exists, there will always be picture books up to the challenge of addressing them. This --Booklist
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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By klsanchez
Format:Library Binding|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was pleased to see that this book has child-friendly drawings that my son was able to enjoy. I like how it explains the process in simple ways that a child would understand and it has been very helpful with my son in our current situation. Very useful and colorful.
423 of 549 people found the following review helpful
Format:Library Binding
I bought this book for our adopted Ethiopian son the night my life partner was arrested for grand-theft auto at a Peter Piper's Pizza in Tulsa.
I knew that one way or another we were going to have to break the news to Billy that his other daddy was going away for a while, that both of his daddies still loved him very much, and that everything was going to be okay. And this book delivered all that, but it fell short of giving Billy an accurate picture of what his daddy was going through.
Where are the stained bunk beds? The blazing fluorescent lights? Where's the creepy bunny with the missing ear carving a swastika on the wall with a plastic spoon? Where's the toilet sangria? Where's the bunny snitch that gets shanked by a member of the Aryan Brotherhood?
And about that... Bunnies? Now my kid thinks going to jail is like a trip to Mr. MacGregor's garden. If incarceration is like it is depicted in this book, sign me up! God knows my kid wants to visit now.
Thanks to the author's so-called "sensitivity to children's delicate and irreplaceable sense of innocence," I'm going to have to explain to my kid the difference between the Crips and the Bloods. I'm going to have to teach him the cigarette value of a piece of fresh fish, the dangers of Hepatitis C, and how to fashion a toilet papier-mache chess set.
"Ernest Goes To Jail" did a better job of scaring kids away from a life of crime.
I knew that one way or another we were going to have to break the news to Billy that his other daddy was going away for a while, that both of his daddies still loved him very much, and that everything was going to be okay. And this book delivered all that, but it fell short of giving Billy an accurate picture of what his daddy was going through.
Where are the stained bunk beds? The blazing fluorescent lights? Where's the creepy bunny with the missing ear carving a swastika on the wall with a plastic spoon? Where's the toilet sangria? Where's the bunny snitch that gets shanked by a member of the Aryan Brotherhood?
And about that... Bunnies? Now my kid thinks going to jail is like a trip to Mr. MacGregor's garden. If incarceration is like it is depicted in this book, sign me up! God knows my kid wants to visit now.
Thanks to the author's so-called "sensitivity to children's delicate and irreplaceable sense of innocence," I'm going to have to explain to my kid the difference between the Crips and the Bloods. I'm going to have to teach him the cigarette value of a piece of fresh fish, the dangers of Hepatitis C, and how to fashion a toilet papier-mache chess set.
"Ernest Goes To Jail" did a better job of scaring kids away from a life of crime.
42 of 62 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is for kids who are suffering because of someone else's crime.
December 3, 2012
A lot of reviewers seem to be posting not-so-clever and kinda-racist fake reviews because they think its funny that this book exists. I don't.
I'm glad it was written because there are kids who are suffering because of a Mother or Father who have committed a crime. I think we need to punish criminals, even those who have children, but that we need to also be compassionate to the children who have been left behind.
This book helps kids understand they aren't alone, that other children have gone through this, and that they will be ok. I don't think that it says something bad about our society that such books are written, I think it says something beautiful. We care about all children, even those who have criminals for parents. Because if we don't, these kids will be the next generation of inmates.
All of you losers who are making jokes (particularly the racist ones), I really hope you don't have kids. Ever.
I'm glad it was written because there are kids who are suffering because of a Mother or Father who have committed a crime. I think we need to punish criminals, even those who have children, but that we need to also be compassionate to the children who have been left behind.
This book helps kids understand they aren't alone, that other children have gone through this, and that they will be ok. I don't think that it says something bad about our society that such books are written, I think it says something beautiful. We care about all children, even those who have criminals for parents. Because if we don't, these kids will be the next generation of inmates.
All of you losers who are making jokes (particularly the racist ones), I really hope you don't have kids. Ever.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sad
This book makes me sad. Its sad enough when real people go to the jail, its even sadder when anthropomorphic rabbits go to jail. Read more
Published 1 month ago by SummerofLov
5.0 out of 5 stars
please
Please be kind in your words. It's fun to imagine how to turn this into comedy, but sometimes bad things happen to very innocent people who need love.
Published 4 months ago by Jon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
If you ever have a family member go to jail, this is the book to buy. It explains the situation in a way children can understand.
Published 5 months ago by colorfulgirly
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Wonderufl book for those with Daddys dropping soap
A little over a year ago my Baby's daddy got hooked up for trying to solicited a tranny on harbor Blvd near Disneyland. Read more
Published 7 months ago by lonleydarkfemale
5.0 out of 5 stars
How about the night Mommy went to jail?
I bought this book for my 2 daughters, Betty Jo and Bobby Sue. They wanted to know why mommy went to jail and not daddy? Read more
Published 8 months ago by Douglas Harper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just in case...
I am not currently in prison, but I as I may be going soon, this book has really helped me set expectations for my children. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Adam S. Caplan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dumb!
I like reading these reviews... they make me laugh! One mentioned something about her boyfriend doing fifteen for trafficking and "pergy"... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Wow...
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life Changing Book
This Book has really helped my sons LaMichael And Dontarius through a difficult time. This book explained to my 5 year old and 3 year old where exactly their father was going. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Tabitha
3.0 out of 5 stars
Drugs Down Under
I bought this for my children after my husband was arrested for attempting to smuggle narcotics into Australia. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Enzo Gorlomi
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is why we can't have nice things !
This is as close to what I was looking for. I was hopping to find a book about "NO SNITCHING"
Seems my little Honey Bunnie took some of my boyfriends medical marijuana to his... Read more
Seems my little Honey Bunnie took some of my boyfriends medical marijuana to his... Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Kelly
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