A Ball for Daisy
(Caldecott Medal Winner)
$34.76
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2011
Summary
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.
“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. Bu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375858611 |
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| ISBN-10: | 037585861X |
| Author: | Chris Raschka |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2011 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 251mm x 262mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Critics Review
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.”
Chris Raschka
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.
- Good Sports, an ALA Notable Book.
- The Hello, Goodbye Window, the 2006 Caldecott Medal winning title.
- Yo! Yes?, a Caldecott Honor Book.
- Mysterious Thelonius, a Caldecott Honor Book.
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