A Ball for Daisy
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TextPublication details: New York Schwartz & Wade Books 2011Description: 18pISBN: 978-0375-858-611Subject(s): 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal Winner | Children's stories | English Literature | Fiction | Picture Book | Stories | 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal, AwardDDC classification: 823 Summary: 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.
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Ektara Trust | 823/RAS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 3551 |
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.
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