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PreS-Gr 2—Ever the minimalist, Raschka continues to experiment with what is essential to express the daily joys and tribulations of humans and animals. This wordless story features Daisy, a dog. The motion lines framing her tail on the first page indicate that a big red ball is her chief source of delight. Ever-changing, curvy gray brushstrokes, assisted by washes of watercolor, define her body and mood. Blue and yellow surround her ecstatic prance to the park with toy and owner. The story's climax invol...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The wordless story begins on the title page, where we see a scruffy little black-and-white dog about to be given a big red ball. It's clear from the start that Daisy loves her new toy. After playing with it inside, she cuddles up with the ball on the sofa and contentedly falls asleep. The real drama begins with a trip to the park, where Daisy and her little-girl owner play catch and have a moment of panic when the ball goes over a fence and has to be rescued. All goes well until another dog shows up, joins in the play...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

In this wordless story, dog Daisy and her little-girl owner play catch. All goes well until another dog, joining in play, pops Dai...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

The wordless story explores occurrences that are commonplace yet moving: losing something special, practicing forgiveness, and finding a new friend. Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka’s illustrations are spare and striking. Light gray watercolor lo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More