About This Book
Chris Raschka's Caldecott Medal-winning "A Ball for Daisy" is a masterful wordless picture book that explores profound emotions through the simple story of a dog and her beloved red ball. Daisy's joy with her ball is palpable, making her overwhelming sadness when it's accidentally popped by another dog deeply relatable. The book gently guides young readers, ages 3-7, through the experience of loss and grief, showing Daisy's period of mourning. Crucially, it then offers a hopeful resolution, demonstrating how kindness, forgiveness, and embracing change can lead to new friendships and renewed happiness. Parents will appreciate its ability to open conversations about big feelings without words, allowing children to interpret and process emotions at their own pace.
A wordless picture book about all the fun a dog can have with her ball.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How did Daisy feel when she first had her ball? How did she feel when it was popped?
2
What did the brown dog do that was kind? How do you think Daisy felt about that?
3
Have you ever lost something special? How did you feel?
4
What does it mean to forgive someone?
5
What do you think Daisy learned in this story?
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