Overview

When Mommy has to go away, a Little Person is left trying to understand why. In this tender and beautifully illustrated picture book, a child learns that Mommy must leave for ""Big Person time-out"" in a place called prison. Through days of missing her, drawing pictures, phone calls, visits, and finally the long-awaited homecoming, the story traces the emotional arc of separation and reunion with honesty and hope. Written in gentle, accessible language, A Little Person Like You Whose Mommy Goes to Prison centers the perspective of the child. It acknowledges confusion and sorrow while affirming what remains constant: a mother's love. Patty Prewitt brings extraordinary depth to this story, drawing on her own experience of incarceration and reunion with her children. The result is a compassionate, reassuring book that opens space for conversation and offers comfort to families navigating difficult circumstances. A moving picture book about love, absence, resilience, and coming home.

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""Finding the right words to explain incarceration to a child is a daunting task for any caregiver. A Little Person Like You Whose Mommy Goes to Prison tackles this heavy reality with a masterful blend of gentleness, honesty, and unwavering hope. It doesn't shy away from the pain of separation, but it refuses to let that pain be the whole story. This isn't just a story; it's a conversation starter. It provides a safe space for children to see their lives reflected on the page without shame or stigma. By centering the mother's humanity and her enduring love for her child, the book fosters resilience and reassures young readers that while ""home"" looks different right now, the love that built it hasn't gone anywhere."" Beth Schlegel, Children's Librarian, Portland Public Schools

Author Information

Patty Prewitt went to prison in 1986 for a murder she did not commit. She and her people fought for justice every day of her incarceration. She was freed by the governor on December 20, 2024. She hit the ground running. Her book, Trying to Catch Lightning in a Jar, chronicling the first 20 years of her incarceration, was published just months later by Some People Press. Prewitt is finishing her bachelor's degree at Washington University St Louis and writing another book about the second half of her imprisonment. She's living happily and free near Kansas City, Missouri, with her oldest daughter.

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