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A Ball for Daisy: (Caldecott Medal Winner)
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A Ball for Daisy: (Caldecott Medal Winner) Hardcover - 2011

by Chris Raschka; Chris Raschka (Illustrator)

In the tradition of his nearly wordless picture book "Yo! Yes?," Caldecott Medalist Raschka explores in pictures the joy and sadness that having a special toy can bring. Full color.


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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.

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  • Title A Ball for Daisy: (Caldecott Medal Winner)
  • Author Chris Raschka; Chris Raschka (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Random House Studio, New York
  • Date 2011-05-10
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780375858611 / 037585861X
  • Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.1 x 9.8 x 0.5 in (25.65 x 24.89 x 1.27 cm)
  • Ages 03 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Themes
    • Topical: Friendship
  • Library of Congress subjects Dogs, Stories without words
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010024132
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

Media reviews

2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal WinnerStarred Review, School Library Journal, August 2011:
"Raschka’s genius lies in capturing the essence of situations that are deeply felt by children."

Starred Review, Horn Book, September/October 2011:
"a story that is noteworthy for both its artistry and its child appeal."

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2011:
“Rarely, perhaps never, has so steep an emotional arc been drawn with such utter, winning simplicity.”

Citations

  • Booklist, 06/01/2011, Page 90
  • Christian Century, 12/13/2011, Page 26
  • Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2011, Page 77
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2012, Page 12
  • New York Times Book Review, 11/13/2011, Page 29
  • Publishers Weekly, 06/13/2011, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 08/01/2011, Page 82
  • SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2011, Page 27

About the author

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.
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