This is an interesting and possibly controversial book about a young African American girl going to see her father in prison with her grandmother. This little girl is so excited at the prospect of seeing her father in prison and the book is written in such a way that it shelters young children from being exposed to too much too soon, although serious questions could be brought up.I think this is an interesting book and the joy brought to the little girl in the story brings joy to the reader, but also the heartbreak that is felt by the little girl is also brought to the reader. I think it is important for children to be exposed to a multitude of situations and to be accepting of other children's situations. This book does a good job of using a very touchy subject and sheltering children from some of the harder facts of that subject.
If I were to use this book in my classroom I think I would be very cautious and only use it with a class that I think would learn the lesson intended to be taught. I am sure in my teaching career I will be faced with a child that has a parent in jail and no present mother, and I think this book can teach students about the different life situations people deal with. I am very big on teaching students about things in life, but also teaching them how to deal with those same things. Also, there are two page spreads that do not have any words on them, so this book could be used to show the children how illustrations help advance the story.
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