trying to recall a title

[Daniel]

Sorry if there is a special place for this kind of question. I am trying to think of a title of a picture book that I must have bought 20 years ago.

It was a simple story of a poor family.
Mother, father, a boy. White if I recall correctly.
I recall a scene where the boy wants a dog or a cat but parents say someday.
The theme is about things they can't do or have because they don't have the money.
A recall a hug of mom and day (and boy?) and they are crying.

Illustrations I think were stark - b&w, or sepia, muted colors at least.

[Lisa]

Daniel, Someone here might know, and you can also try posting in this group:

https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

[Daniel]

thanks - I just turned it up.
Tight Times;
http://www.amazon.com/Tight-Times-Pic...