Daddy Calls Me Man

by Angela Johnson

Book Overview

"This story...consists of four short verses about the happy home life of a young African-American boy. Family love and the shared stories and symbols that connect the generations are pervasive themes." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531071758
• ISBN13: 9780531071755
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.8" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 3 to 5 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Kindergarten

Customer Reviews

A great book to use as a jumping off place to writing!

I am using a new writing program this year in my class called "Being a Writer". Each week I read them a new story and it is used to stimulate writing. This story, with its gorgeous oil illustrations, and warm family relationships, is an excellent way to introduce to the children the idea of writing about someone in their family who is very special to them. When I was done reading it and discussing it, I broached this topic to them. I asked every student who they were chosing to write about and discovered that they could hardly wait to get started! I am looking forward to reading what they wrote! This book truly lends itself to many discussions about family life and I highly recommend it!Daddy Calls Me Man (Richard Jackson Books (Orchard))

Real sounding words and true pictures make this book a find.

Rich in word and imaginary true to many African American families, this book feels like a peek in the window of homes I know. My husband calls our sons "man." "Sister" is what we call the oldest of my sisters. I love watching my boys play in Daddy's shoes. Everything a good children's book on families should be--real sounding words and true pictures that make a connection to someone's life.

Every child will love read this book or being read to

I find this book for all age groups. It makes you feel that you are there watching this child.