When Daddy Prays bookcover

When Daddy Prays

Nikki Grimes 

(Author)

Tim Ladwig 

(Illustrator)
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Description

When Daddy prays
my fear of darkness disappears
and angels tiptoe down the hall.
I hear them through the door and wall . . .when Daddy prays.
In this collection of new poems by Nikki Grimes, a child learns about prayer from his father, whose prayers carry the family through each day -- no matter what the circumstances.

Nikki Grimes believes that spirituality and prayer are signs of true strength and power. When Daddy Prays celebrates fathers who help their children see this. Nikki writes, "In my view there is no more powerful image than that of a strong man bowing before God."

And illustrator Tim Ladwig has created remarkable images, rich with tenderness and touches of affectionate humor, to enhance and complete this exceptional book.

Product Details

PublisherEerdmans Books for Young Readers
Publish DateMarch 01, 2004
Pages32
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780802852663
Dimensions11.4 X 9.1 X 0.5 inches | 0.4 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids, Kids

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Nikki Grimes isthe recipient of the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence inPoetry for Children. Her distinguished works include ALANotable book What is Goodbye?, Coretta Scott KingAward winner Bronx Masquerade, the novelsJazmin's Notebook, Dark Sons, and The Road toParis (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books). Creatorof the popular Meet Danitra Brown, Ms. Grimes livesin Corona, California.
When he was eight years old, Tim lost an eye in anaccident. During his recovery, his father gave him oilpaints, a couple of brushes, and a small canvas. He painteda clown with colors straight from the tube. Tim's firstwork was promptly framed, and his love of painting wasborn.

Reviews

Catholic Observer
"With today's seemingly never-ending news coverage of families breaking up and the important role that fathers play in the procedure, this book offers a ray of sunshine for these fathers and their sons."

School Library Journal
"Poignant, beautifully expressed poems . . . brimming with love and faith . . . celebrate a father's devotion as seen through the eyes of his child. Conversational, simple, and deeply moving, they stress the man's reliance on God in all aspects of his life."

Kirkus Reviews
"Fourteen graceful poems portray a small boy's relationship with his prayerful father. . . Bold, strong pictures match the poetry and anchor the writing in an everyday world. . . A unique offering for a family read-aloud."

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