Knock Knock
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Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2013 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Knock Knock

Written by Daniel Beaty

A child's morning game with his father changes when the knock never comes.

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40 pages· 428 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD500L
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Bookroo's summary

A young boy cherishes his morning game with his father, who knocks on his door to say, "I love you." But one day, the knock doesn't come. This poignant tale explores the enduring love of an absent parent and the resilience a child discovers within himself as he navigates life's challenges and pursues his dreams. What strength will he find in the silence?

From the publisher

Every morning, I play a game with my father.He goes knock knock on my doorand I pretend to be asleeptill he gets right next to the bed.And my papa, he tells me, “I love you.” But what happens when, one day, that “knock knock” doesn’t come? This powerful and inspiring book shows the love that an absent parent can leave behind, and the strength that children find in themselves as they grow up and follow their dreams.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
163083
Publication
Published
December 17, 2013
First published
December 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316209175

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