Dear Daddy [Hardcover]

John Schibdel (Author), John Schindel (Author), Abby Levine (Editor)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Johnny's father lives across the country from him and letters help bring them closer.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 1?Jesse's parents are divorced and live on opposite sides of the country. While the boy has a secure and loving home with his mom, he misses his dad and writes to him. It is many weeks before he receives a reply. His father sends him a mailing tube with a large, rolled-up letter explaining that he had been away but would like Jesse to come visit him during summer vacation. A follow-up phone call brings a smile to the child's face. Emotions that often accompany divorce are briefly touched upon but not explored in any great depth. Pale watercolor-wash illustrations show the characters but do not expand the story. While there is a demand for helpful books on this topic for young children, this bland offering does too little to meet that need.?Alexandra Marris, Rochester Public Library, NY
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Ages 5^-8. Jesse's daddy lives across the country, and the boy misses him very much. One day, after a phone call, Jesse becomes sad, so he writes his father a letter. When there's no timely response, an unhappy Jesse writes again. He exudes happiness when he finally receives a long, wonderful letter from his dad, who explains that he has been away. The next day, Daddy and Jesse talk on the phone and make plans for a summer visit. Although the story does have some minor unresolved points, the range of emotions Jesse experiences are realistic, and any child who is separated from a parent will easily relate. The soft pastel-colored illustrations rendered in watercolor and colored pencils complement the simple, reassuring story. April Judge

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (March 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807515310
• ISBN-13: 978-0807515310
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,526,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Schindel is the author of the BUSY books series, which now numbers more than a dozen photo-illustrated books for the youngest of readers and their families. The series debuted with BUSY PENGUINS (2000), an immediate hit with critics, librarians, booksellers and parents who adored the rhyme "penguin pooping, penguins drooping."

John searches worldwide for the best photographers to include in the series and then selects the best combination of photographs and rhymes. One photographer sent him over 2500 pictures to review; the book needed only 19. Making BUSY books, John is able to combine his immense joy of looking at high-quality photographs with his love of writing books for young children.

In addition to the BUSY books, John has authored seven illustrated picture books for children 4 - 8 years old. He lives in the San Francisco Bay area.