Simple text and illustrations show the reader a whale hiding in the ocean.
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Chris Raschka has published over 60 books for children, including the 2012 Caldecott Medal winner A Ball for Daisy, which was also a New York Times Best Illustrated Book and described by The Horn Book in a starred review as "noteworthy for both its artistry and its child appeal." His other books include the 2006 Caldecott Medal winner, The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster; the Caldecott Honor Book Yo? Yes! and the ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book Good Sports.
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. 1st. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 68098564-75
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0786805838.G
Seller: Windy Hill Books, Bacova, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dj as Issued. First edition, First Printing. llustrated by author. "Simple text and illustrations show the reader a whale hiding in the ocean." Book is in unread condition. Seller Inventory # 032810
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed. SIGNED by the author. Seller Inventory # mon0003064397
Seller: A&D Books, South Orange, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. SIGNED. First edition. NEW. Hardcover, not issued with dj. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. 24 pages; color illustrations through out; 6 x 6 inches. SIGNED BY RASCHKA with a drawing of a whale and dated in the year of publication. Out of Print. One of eight in the Thingy Things series which teaches young children to read using simple sounds paired with easy word repetitions. Here, the text and illustrations show the reader a whale hiding in the ocean. Anecdotally we hear that the series did not do nearly as well as expected and most copies were remaindered and pulped thus explaining the relative scarcity of these books. Caldecott winning author/illustrator. Seller Inventory # 9010