Books in Daisy series

Curly-haired Daisy likes picking lemons on sunny days, playing kickball and making long dandelion chains. But more than any of these things, she loves words and even compiles lists of her favorites in a bright green notebook covered with purple polka dots. When Daisy's beloved teacher, Miss Goldner, becomes engaged and must move to another town, Daisy decides to give her the ultimate gift: the perfect word. But with so many good words to choose from, finding just the right one isn't easy.

The third addition to the well-received, illustrated chapter book series about word-loving Daisy. In her latest adventure, Daisy is faced with a dilemma about what to exhibit at her class's end-of-the-school-year Student Showcase night. An invitation to a grown-up poetry party sets off a series of events that eventually lead Daisy to the realization that the perfect solution to her problem has been with her all along --- in the green notebook covered with purple polka dots in which she collects her favorite words.Author Sandra V. Feder has created a likable, enthusiastic character early readers will be drawn to, and as self-described Delightfully Different Daisy ventures into the world of poetry, they'll happily follow along. The easy-to-understand explanations of ode, haiku, rhyme and free verse, along with short examples of each, make this book an excellent resource for a unit on poetry or as a tie-in to an elementary school's celebration of poetry month in April. The inclusion of Daisy's Wonderful Word Lists at the end (the lists are named by category, such as rhyming words, pairs of words, made-up words and quiet-time words) offers a terrific jumping-off point for students to begin their own lists of words. Overall, Daisy offers children a unique new perspective on how to think about words and how much fun it can be to play with them. The book is illustrated with just enough line drawings by Susan Mitchell to keep young readers engaged.

It really bothers Daisy when her friend's brother starts to call her Lazy Daisy. But what can she do about it? At first she tries just ignoring him. Then she attempts proving to him that she's not lazy at all. But no matter what she does, he won't stop saying it! So Daisy decides to come up with a new name for herself, one that truly defines her personality. ?I'm going to come up with a name that is so great everyone will forget Lazy Daisy,? she tells her best friend, Emma. Daisy loves words, and she's been having loads of fun using alliteration recently. Maybe that's the thing to try for her new name. But what D word best describes her? Dynamite? Dramatic? Dazzling? This may be harder than she thought! Young readers will enjoy spending time in Daisy's world in this quality early chapter book series by Sandra V. Feder. Daisy is a positive, likable girl, whose delight in words is infectious. Particularly charming is how she keeps lists of her favorites in ?a green notebook covered with purple polka dots,? as well as how she uses her love of words to help solve her problem here. This book is a terrific vocabulary builder without being too difficult for those just beginning to enjoy reading chapter books. It would make a perfect inspiration for children to create their own word notebooks or alliterative nicknames. The sweet line illustrations by Susan Mitchell enhance the storytelling.

An exciting new arrival in the best-selling Daisy series. This time Jane Simmons' gentle artwork is brought to life in five 3D scenes. Young ones will enjoy spotting all the details in the several layers of each illustration. The carousel opens out into a full circle, packed with Daisy's adventures throughout the day. When it's time for Daisy and Pip to have their tea and a bedtime story, they are so busy having fun that Mamma Duck has difficulty getting them home. But by the time Daisy and Pip are snuggled under Mamma's wing they are so tired out after their long day that they don't even hear her say "goodnight".

Daisy, the little duck with the big feet, and her brother, Pip, go in search of the Beastie! When Grandpa tells Daisy and Pip all about the mysterious Farmyard Beastie, they decide to go in search of it. But the Beastie isn't with the chickens...it isn't with the geese...it isn't in the bar...but what is that strange noise coming from the shed? Might they have found the Beastie?!Another beautifully illustrated and fun Daisy story from the talented Jane Simmons.

The hugely popular, best-selling Daisy the little duck with big feet is back in another great adventure, now available in board book format. Buzz! Eek! Splish! Bang! went Daisy. "Try being a bit quieter," said Mamma Duck. Daisy couldn't. She was so excited. Daisy loved visiting Auntie Lily. But Daisy finds that making a LOT OF NOISE can sometimes be very useful, especially when she and Pip get into trouble.