Ball for Daisy

English

ISBN: 037585861X

EAN: 9780375858611

Category: Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs/Juvenile Fiction / General/

Publisher: Random House Childrens Books

Release Date: 01/29/2012

Age Range: 3-7

Synopsis: Winner of the 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal Heres 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 Daisys 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. Raschkas 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. From the Hardcover edition.

Awards: School Library Journal Best Books of the Year – null  School Library Journal Best Books of the Year – null  School Library Journal Best Books of the Year – null 

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Ball for Daisy

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 0.48 inches

Width: 10.04 inches

Length: 10.33 inches

Weight: 17.81 oz

Pages: 32