Book description
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 herâŚ
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked A Ball for Daisy as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Meet Daisy, a bouncy puppy with a favorite red ball. One day, while playing in the park, a bigger dog bites on it and âpuff! Her ball completely deflates. Daisy is crushed! She returns home and buries herself on the sofa, totally downcast. Told in wordless panels, Daisyâs feelings are deeply felt and understood. The illustrations are amazingly expressive and perfectly capture the characterâs emotional journey from playfulness to sadness. On a return visit to the park, can Daisy find a way to joy again?
From MĂ´nica's list on picture books for dog lovers.
If you love A Ball for Daisy...
Pedal Pusher
In 1894, Annie Cohen Kopchovsky set out to ride her bicycle. Not to the market. Not around the block. Not across town. Annie was going to ride her bike all the way around the worldâbecause two men bet no woman could do it. Ha!
This picture book, with watercolor illustrationsâŚ
Want books like A Ball for Daisy?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like A Ball for Daisy.
Share your top 3 reads of 2025!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,277
readers submitted
so far, will you?
đ If you like A Ball for Daisy, you might also like...
What Does It Mean to Be American?
An engaging picture book for children that celebrates what it means to be American!
What does it mean to be American? Does it mean you like apple pie or fireworks? Not exactly. This patriotic picture book is perfect for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Election Day, or any day you wantâŚ
Look! Look!
When a girl in India discovers a Stone slab on a weedy patch of land she calls to her friends, "Look! Look!" The children clear away the weeds and garbage and find more stones. They called their families to come and see. Word travels to villages nearby and more andâŚ
