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OverviewThe beloved Caldecott Medal-winning picture book A Ball for Daisy is now available as a sturdy board book! 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chris Raschka , Chris RaschkaPublisher: Random House USA Inc Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers Dimensions: Width: 18.10cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 19.20cm Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9780553537239ISBN 10: 0553537237 Pages: 36 Publication Date: 22 September 2015 Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Board book Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviews2012 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. Author Information"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." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |