A Ball for Daisy
By Chris Raschka
- Release Date: 2011-05-10
- Genre: Animal Fiction for Kids
Description
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.
Reviews
Fifth grade father
5By RunnttMy four year old loved it, and my fifth grade class loved it. Watching the faces of my fifth grade class change as I "read" this to them was priceless. I used it as a writing prompt, and got more writing from most of my students than they had ever written before. They loved the idea of explaining Daisy's feelings through the book.Lovely book!
5By WOSAYThis book is gorgeous and so sweet! My kids and I love to look at every picture-- the artist is amazing. Also, any dog lover would really appreciate this wonderful book for kids.worst book ever in me life
5By E100elihshehehhhheheh i. did not kike it
