"A Ball for Daisy" is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Chris Raschka. The story follows a dog named Daisy who loves her bright red ball. Daisy enjoys playing with her ball, and it brings her great joy as she bounces and chases it around. One day, while playing at the park, Daisy's ball accidentally gets popped by another dog. This event makes Daisy sad, but she eventually finds happiness again when she receives a new ball. The book conveys themes of friendship, loss, and resilience through its simple yet expressive illustrations and minimal text.