Knock Knock; My Dad’s Dream for Me, by Daniel Beaty - - ADVISABLE

Beaty, Daniel  Knock Knock; My dad’s Dream for Me, illustrated by Bryan Collier PICTURE BOOK. Little Brown and Company 2013 $18.00.  

Every morning he plays a wake up game with his dad, but one morning, Dad doesn’t come in . . . anymore.  He misses his dad and leaves a letter for him.  Who will tell him about becoming a man?  

Illustrator Bryan Collier won the Coretta Scott King Illustrator award for this story about growing up without your dad. Although the subject is sensitive, seen through this child's eyes, it can be suitable for many situations.  EL   (K-3)- ADVISABLE Lisa Librarian