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“. . . with Johnson’s caring, photographically realistic
artwork not only mirroring the people and surroundings in Danny’s life but also his intense emotions.” .” – Booklist
“The realistic, full-color illustrations subtly capture the
characters' emotions. An honest, soothing treatment of a
situation faced by many children.” – School Library Journal
“The expressive and real-life illustrations will be easy for
young children to identify with.” – Children’s Literature
“. . . Danny’s expressions allow readers to instantly
empathize with him.” – Library Talk
“On the Day His Daddy Left is the kind of book I wish
had existed twenty years ago. It fills a need. A big need .
. . Day is a simple story with expressive pencil
[watercolor] drawings and clear language about Danny, a
little boy whose daddy is going away . . .” – Parenthood.com
Awards
Pick of the Lists, American
Booksellers Association (http://www.bookweb.org/news/features/3762.html)
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
The Best Children's Books of the
Year, 2002 edition, (http://www.educationupdate.com/april_02/htmls/coll_bestbooks.html,
http://www.bnkst.edu/bookcom/index.html)
Synopsis
On the day his father moves out of the house, Danny’s
teacher, friends, and family reassure him that his parents’
divorce is not his fault.
Reviews
Perfect Balance of
Realism and Sensitivity
What a wonderful resource for parents, teachers, and counselors!
I have not seen a better book for younger children on the pain
and confusion of divorce. The text is clear and compelling, and
easy to understand without being "written down" to its audience.
The question "Whose fault is it?" is one that many children
struggle with, and the authors treat the issue in a way that is
caring and reassuring, yet very realistic. Beautifully
illustrated, it speaks to children who are experiencing divorce
as well as those who want to understand what their friends or
relatives are feeling. Family therapists should also really
appreciate this book. Great job! Reviewer: A reader from
Alexandria, VA Amazon.com (September 13, 2000)
From School
Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2-Danny's
father is moving out. Throughout the appointed day, the
anxious child looks at a secret question he has written down
and shows it to his teacher, a friend, his father, and his
mother. The adults, in turn, reassure him that the answer to
his question, "Is it my fault?" is "A BIG NO." His parents
admit that the situation is not perfect, but explain that
they will work through it and answer any questions that
Danny might have. As time passes, and he has time to become
accustomed to the situation, he becomes less concerned with
his secret question. The realistic, full-color illustrations
subtly capture the characters' emotions. An honest, soothing
treatment of a situation faced by many children.
Susan Marie Pitard, Weezie Library for Children,
Nantucket Atheneum, MA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information,
Inc.--
Shelly Keenan-Kalmer, MSW (sk@viapacifica.com),
A reviewer, October 24, 2000,
 
This book is beautifully
written and illustrated, and
is a MUST for children and
those adults helping
children cope with the
feelings they experience
during this very confusing,
upsetting and traumatic
time. I look forward to many
more helpful books written
by such an insightful team.
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