Nikki Grimes believes that spirituality and prayer aresigns of true strength and power. "When Daddy Prayscelebrates fathers who help their children see this.Nikki writes, "In my view there is no more powerfulimage than that of a strong man bowing before God."

And illustrator Tim Ladwig has created remarkableimages, rich with tenderness and touches of affectionatehumor, to enhance and complete this exceptional book.