{"product_id":"near-or-far-rossella-barilli-9781919401003","title":"Near or Far","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen someone a child loves isn't always there with them, separation can stir emotions that are hard to name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor many parents and caregivers, explaining why someone has to go is only one part. The other part is holding space for the feelings the separation brings for the child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNear or Far\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a gentle, beautifully told story for moments like these.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatt and Flo are inseparable. When distance pulls them apart, both must learn how to hold onto connection even when things change on the outside. Through their bond, children are invited to explore what it means to miss someone, to feel unsettled by change, and to discover that relationships don't disappear when the person isn't physically present with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis story doesn't rush feelings away or offer false reassurance. Instead, it helps children make sense of change - and find steadiness within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for children aged 3-8, \u003cem\u003eNear or Far\u003c\/em\u003e is part of a thoughtfully crafted series created to help young readers navigate life's big emotions in a way that feels safe, relatable, and empowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat makes this book different: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether separation is caused by travel, relocation, changing routines, or living apart from someone they love, this story gives children language for their feelings - and caregivers a calm, supportive way to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNear or Far\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is not just a story to be read once. It's a story to return to - whenever change feels hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rossella Barilli,Zoe Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1919401008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781919401003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tiny Hearts Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"Rossella Barilli","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743158219007,"sku":"9781919401003","price":14.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/near-or-far-rossella-barilli-9781919401003","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}