by Jackie A. Stanglin

This book was inspired by a much-loved, five year old whose father has been incarcerated most of her life. One day after visiting with friends who have both devoted parents in the home, this little girl blurted out to her mother in frustration, What is jail anyway, and why cant Daddy be home with us? She needed answers! When the truth is withheld from children they tend to blame themselves for others mistakes and short-comings. It is the authors firm belief that it is incumbent on each of us to provide age-appropriate facts to young inquiring minds. To do otherwise will be evident in future generations. What Is Jail, Mommy? not only explains why the parent is incarcerated but what his/her life is like as an inmate.