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A Ball for Daisy: (Caldecott Medal Winner) - Hardcover

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by Chris Raschka (Author), Chris Raschka (Illustrator)

CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - This charming, wordless picture book vibrantly explores the joy and sadness that having a special toy can bring.

A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE CENTURY

"Raschka's genius lies in capturing the essence of situations that are deeply felt by children." --School Library Journal (starred review)

Daisy is a dog whose world revolves around her favorite toy ball. She always has it with her--on walks, during naps on the couch, even on visits to the local dog park. But when another dog at the park accidentally pops Daisy's ball, her sadness at the loss is overwhelming.

Expertly and wordlessly told through gorgeous watercolor illustrations, Caldecott Medal winner Chris Raschka has created a comforting narrative to help children navigate feelings of loss, sadness, and uncertainty. His illustrations powerfully portray Daisy's emotions, and the satisfying, cheerful ending will appeal to young dog lovers, teachers, and parents of children who are missing something special.

With impressionistic artwork and a positive message at its core, A Ball for Daisy is an affectionate story that shows how embracing change and forgiveness can result in beautiful new beginnings.

Author Biography

CHRIS RASCHKA has written and/or illustrated over 30 books for children, including The Purple Balloon, called "deceptively simple and beautifully direct" by Kirkus Reviews. His other books include Good Sports, an ALA Notable Book; the 2006 Caldecott Medal winning title, The Hello, Goodbye Window; the Caldecott Honor Books Yo! Yes?; and Mysterious Thelonius.

Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.1 x 9.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 10, 2011
Award: Caldecott Medal (2012)
Award: Golden Archer Award (2013)

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