Every morning, I play a game with my father.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
Review from Books That Heal Kids
By Books That Heal Kids
This is the one of the most powerful books I've read all year. And as an elementary school counselor - I read a lot of bibliotherapy. There are many children in my school dealing with an absent parent whether it is because of incarceration, abandonment, divorce etc. Their pain is real and very present. Can you imagine carrying that around all day? Knock Knock My Dad's Dream For Me tells kids they don't have to let this emotional baggage drag them down. They can knock down the doors and open new ones to their dreams. They can become their best and have a bright, beautiful future. The last few pages are full of these inspirational words with such touching illustrations of a father and son embracing had me teary.....but hopeful as a counselor that I can offer love and light though such a healing book. I'm so thankful to have this book and I will be using it one on one, whole classroom, and with groups. This is going to help validate many children across our country who silently suffer from missing their parent - but also encourage them to be strong and live their own life to the fullest.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.Touchibg
By NewAgeMama
This is a short but bitter sweet story. It brought tears to my eyes reading it. You could feel the love between this father and his son. There are 24 million children in America (one out of three) living without their biological father in their homes. The author did a great job writing this. This book was inspired from the authors personal experience of which he grew up with his father incarcerated. Because it is a short story I will not go into much detail, as to not give the story away before you read it.Reviewed by Elisa for New Age Mama
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.Beautiful
By michelle grimes
A must read for all ages. This isn't just for a young child. While sad at times, it's a story about hope, survival, and unconditional love. We can still love and learn from those not present in our daily life. The words and illustrations are spectacular and moving. MSG
