CHRIS RASCHKA

King and Jester, Boat and Captain, Mountain and Climber… fathers and children are all of these things and more in Chris Raschka's tribute to this familial pair. Each stanza presents three scenarios in which the father and child's roles are subtly balanced. The pairs vary between stanzas, coming together in a visit to an ice-cream truck. With minimal text and maximum emotion, the book encapsulates Raschka's own passion and nostalgia for being a father to his [now-grown] son.

If you are a bunny, try a taste, take a gander, snuffle a sniff, relish a sound, and share a hug.Everything around is waiting.If you are a boy, or a girl, or a dog, or a kitty do like our friend Bunn

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