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A Ball for Daisy

(Caldecott Medal Winner)

(Caldecott Medal Winner)

(Caldecott Medal Winner)

By Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

By Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

By Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

By Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

By Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

By Chris Raschka
Illustrated by Chris Raschka

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Hardcover $18.99

May 10, 2011 | ISBN 9780375858611 | 3-7 years

Ebook $6.99

Dec 21, 2011 | ISBN 9780375988738 | 3-7 years

Board Book $8.99

Sep 22, 2015 | 3-7 years

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    About A Ball for Daisy

    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.

    About A Ball for Daisy

    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.

    About A Ball for Daisy

    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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    About Chris Raschka

    I’m sometimes asked about my general approach to illustration, which has over the years come to be described as minimal. Hmm, I’m not sure minimal is such a complimentary term, but I’ll accept it. I wasn’t always minimal. In the… More about Chris Raschka

    About Chris Raschka

    I’m sometimes asked about my general approach to illustration, which has over the years come to be described as minimal. Hmm, I’m not sure minimal is such a complimentary term, but I’ll accept it. I wasn’t always minimal. In the… More about Chris Raschka

    About Chris Raschka

    I’m sometimes asked about my general approach to illustration, which has over the years come to be described as minimal. Hmm, I’m not sure minimal is such a complimentary term, but I’ll accept it. I wasn’t always minimal. In the… More about Chris Raschka

    About Chris Raschka

    I’m sometimes asked about my general approach to illustration, which has over the years come to be described as minimal. Hmm, I’m not sure minimal is such a complimentary term, but I’ll accept it. I wasn’t always minimal. In the… More about Chris Raschka

    About Chris Raschka

    I’m sometimes asked about my general approach to illustration, which has over the years come to be described as minimal. Hmm, I’m not sure minimal is such a complimentary term, but I’ll accept it. I wasn’t always minimal. In the… More about Chris Raschka

    About Chris Raschka

    I’m sometimes asked about my general approach to illustration, which has over the years come to be described as minimal. Hmm, I’m not sure minimal is such a complimentary term, but I’ll accept it. I wasn’t always minimal. In the… More about Chris Raschka

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Random House Studio
    May 10, 2011 | 32 Pages | 9-1/2 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780375858611

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Schwartz & Wade
    Dec 21, 2011 | 32 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780375988738

    Category: Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $8.99
    Published by Random House Studio
    Sep 22, 2015 | 36 Pages | 7-1/8 x 7-1/2 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780553537239
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    Praise

    2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal Winner

    Starred 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.”

    Awards

    Caldecott Medal Winner WINNER 2012

    Horn Book Fanfare WINNER 2011

    Bank Street Child Study Children’s Book Award NOMINEE

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