Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2001
Visiting Day
By Jacqueline Woodson, James E. Ransome (Illustrator)
A girl and her grandmother prepare for a heartfelt prison visit.
32 pages· 430 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Summary: A young girl eagerly anticipates the one day each month she visits her father in prison. As she and her grandmother prepare, the aroma of frying chicken fills the air, signaling a day of hope and connection. Her father, equally excited, readies himself for their arrival. Together, they join a community of families on this emotional journey, culminating in a joyful reunion. What stories and emotions will unfold during this precious time together?


