My daddy's going to work, far away in Africa -- without me.
What does a little boy do when his daddy is going away for a long time? He promises to save one thing every day to show his daddy when he returns; to say, "Good night, Daddy" every night before he goes to sleep; and to mark off each day on the calendar until his daddy's return. If he still misses his daddy, then he remembers all the things his daddy promised to do, and he knows that even though they're very far apart, they're still close in each other's heart.
With soft, tender illustrations and poetic text, this poignant and heartwarming story shows that the love between a father and child can span any distance.