"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.
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Nikki Grimes (nikkigrimes.com) received the Coretta Scott King Award for Bronx Masquerade , and has also received five Coretta Scott King Honors. She has written more than fifty books, including The Road to Paris , Jazmin's Notebook , the Dyamonde Daniel series, and the New York Times bestseller Barack
More about Nikki GrimesWalter Wangerin, Jr., has written award-winning books for both children and adults, including the bestsellers The Book of the Dun Cow and The Book of God. He is a nationally known speaker and storyteller, and teaches literature and creative writing at Valparaiso University. Tim Ladwig has illustrated and designed books for children and adults. His Psalm Twe
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