A Ball for Daisy

A Ball for DaisyWinner of the 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal This New York Times Bestseller and New York Times Best Illustrated Book relates a story about love and loss as only Chris Rashcka can tell it. Any child who has ever had a beloved toy break will relate to Daisy's anguish when her favorite ball is destroyed by a bigger dog. In the tradition of his nearly wordless picture book Yo Yes?, Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka explores in pictures the joy and sadness

Winner of the 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal

This New York Times Bestseller and New York Times Best Illustrated Book relates a story about love and loss as only Chris Rashcka can tell it. Any child who has ever had a beloved toy break will relate to Daisy's anguish when her favorite ball is destroyed by a bigger dog. In the tradition of his nearly wordless picture book Yo Yes?, Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka explores in pictures the joy and sadness that having a special toy can bring. Raschka's signature swirling, impressionistic illustrations and his affectionate story will particularly appeal to young dog lovers and teachers and parents who have children dealing with the loss of something special.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
Published: 05/10/2011
ISBN: 9780375858611
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.10h x 9.80w x 0.50d
Award: Golden Archer Award - Nominee
Award: Caldecott Medal - Winner

Review Citations: Booklist 06/01/2011 pg. 90
Publishers Weekly 06/13/2011
School Library Journal 08/01/2011 pg. 82
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2011 pg. 77
New York Times Book Review 11/13/2011 pg. 29
Christian Century 12/13/2011 pg. 26
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2011 pg. 27
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 12 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style