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Incarcerated Parent
Books for Incarcerated Parent
Books for Incarcerated Parent – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
24 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Picture Books
Early Readers
Chapter Books
Graphic Novels
Clear
The Railway Children
E. Nesbit
For children navigating sudden family changes or the absence of a parent, this classic offers a comforting look at findi
Ages 8–12
A Wish in the Dark
Christina Soontornvat
In a city where light is a luxury, an escaped prisoner and a wardens daughter collide in a high-stakes chase that reveal
Ages 8–12
Horses of the Maury River #3
Dante of the Maury River
Gigi Amateau
Dante, the grandson of a champion racehorse, struggles to find his footing on the track before finding a new life at a T
Ages 8–12
Where Is?
Where Is Alcatraz?
Nico Medina, Who HQ
Raincoat rafts and spoon-carved tunnels highlight the daring history of the world's most famous island prison, from its
Ages 8–12
Desperate Journey
Jim Murphy
For the child stepping up to help their family during a crisis. This gripping tale follows a brave girl navigating the E
Ages 8–12
On the Run #2
The Fugitive Factor
Gordon Korman
Siblings Aiden and Meg are on the run from the FBI and a mysterious assassin as they race to find the evidence that will
Ages 8–12
Mama's Nightingale
Edwidge Danticat
For children navigating the heartache of being apart from a parent, this story highlights how love and creativity can br
Ages 5–9
The Big House
Carolyn Coman
Left in the care of the very people who accused their parents of a crime, Ivy and Ray must hunt for the evidence needed
Ages 8–12
A Tiny Piece of Sky
Shawn K. Stout
For the child grappling with unfair rumors or a family crisis that makes them feel like an outsider in their own town.
Ages 8–12
Mo & Dale Mysteries #3
The Odds of Getting Even
Sheila Turnage
The Desperado Detectives are caught in the middle of a kidnapping and a hurricane as they search for justice in the smal
Ages 8–12
Lila and Hadley
Kody Keplinger
An angry girl losing her vision and a misunderstood rescue pit bull find a way to heal together as they learn to trust e
Ages 8–12
Skyborn #2
Call of the Crow
Jessica Khoury
Stone monsters hunt the skies of the Clandoms, where a Sparrow girl and a Crow boy must fly against a rigid social order
Ages 8–12
The Friskative Dog
Susan Straight
Sharron holds tight to a beloved stuffed dog, the last gift from her father, as she navigates the confusing ache of his
Ages 8–12
Life's Challenges
The Night Dad Went to Jail
Melissa Higgins
When a parent is arrested, everything changes. This gentle guide helps make sense of the feelings and big shifts that fo
Ages 5–8
First Names #6
Nelson Mandela
Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
A boy from a traditional Thembu home grows up to challenge a system of segregation, surviving prison to become the first
Ages 8–12
Daddy, Daddy, Be There
Candy Dawson Boyd
For children navigating the highs and lows of the father-child bond, this rhythmic plea asks for a father's emotional an
Ages 4–8
King Crow
Jennifer Armstrong
For a child finding light in dark times, this lyrical tale follows a blind, imprisoned king who finds freedom through th
Ages 5–9
History's Mysteries
Daring Escape from Alcatraz
Matt Chandler
For the curious middle-grade reader who loves being in the driver's seat of history, this interactive journey explores t
Ages 8–12
Secrets of Bearhaven #3
Hidden Rock Rescue
K.E. Rocha
When a rescue mission at an illegal zoo goes wrong, Spencer and Aldo must use stealth and quick thinking to save his par
Ages 8–12
The Forgotten Five #2
The Invisible Spy
Lisa McMann
For children questioning who they can trust when the adults in their lives have let them down, this adventure explores f
Ages 8–12
Visiting Day
Jacqueline Woodson
For children navigating the complex emotions of having a loved one away, this gentle story honors the bond between a gir
Ages 4–8
The Gigglers #2
The Meanwhile Adventures
Roddy Doyle
For the child who loves silliness and needs a reminder that even when things go hilariously wrong, family and clever thi
Ages 7–11
You're Dead, David Borelli
Susan M. Brown
For the child grappling with a sudden family crisis or feeling like an outsider in a new environment after their world h
Ages 8–12
Alice on the Island: A Pearl Harbor Survival Story
Mayumi Shimose Poe
Alice’s peaceful life of swimming in the Hawaiian sea ends abruptly on December 7, 1941, when the attack on Pearl Harbor
Ages 8–12
