A Ball for Daisy
Books | Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs
Chris Raschka
CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This charming, wordless 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.
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Author
Chris Raschka
Pages
32
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published Date
2011-12-21
ISBN
0375988734 9780375988738
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"Story: 5 stars<br/>Images: 2 stars<br/><br/>This is a really cute picture book! I'm surprised I like it as well as I do since a) it's wordless and b) Chris Raschka did the artwork. But the story works without words and Raschka's artwork was tolerable enough not to distract me too much. <br/><br/>Also it's got an adorable dog.<br/><br/>"