Caldecott Medal Winner
A Ball for Daisy
by Chris Raschka
Summary
A little dog named Daisy loves her red ball more than anything, until another dog accidentally pops it at the park, leaving Daisy heartbroken before a comforting resolution. Told entirely without words, the book uses loose, energetic watercolor and ink illustrations to capture pure emotion, from joy to loss to recovery. It gives young children an accessible way to understand grief and resilience over a treasured possession.
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Historical Context & Significance
This wordless picture book earned Chris Raschka his second Caldecott Medal, following his 2006 win for The Hello, Goodbye Window.