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A Ball for Daisy

A Ball for Daisy Hardcover - 2011

by Chris Raschka

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In the tradition of his nearly wordless picture book "Yo! Yes?," Caldecott Medalist Raschka explores in pictures the joy and sadness that having a special toy can bring. Full color.

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Random House Children's Books, 2011. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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  • Title A Ball for Daisy
  • Author Chris Raschka
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Random House Children's Books, New York
  • Date 2011
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G037585861XI3N01
  • ISBN 9780375858611 / 037585861X
  • Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.1 x 9.8 x 0.5 in (25.65 x 24.89 x 1.27 cm)
  • Ages 03 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Themes
    • Topical: Friendship
  • Library of Congress subjects Dogs, Stories without words
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010024132
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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From the publisher

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.

Media reviews

2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal WinnerStarred 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.”

Citations

  • Booklist, 06/01/2011, Page 90
  • Christian Century, 12/13/2011, Page 26
  • Horn Book Magazine, 09/01/2011, Page 77
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2012, Page 12
  • New York Times Book Review, 11/13/2011, Page 29
  • Publishers Weekly, 06/13/2011, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 08/01/2011, Page 82
  • SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2011, Page 27

About the author

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.

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