Daisy: Come On, Daisy! - Hardcover

Simmons, Jane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1860395414 ISBN 13: 9781860395413

Publisher: Orchard Books, 1998

Synopsis

A picture book in which Daisy, an endearing duckling, gets separated from her mother as she chases dragonflies and bounces on lily pads. Illustrated in full colour throughout.

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Review:

Daisy is a lovely duckling. But she does have a problem staying close to Mama Duck during their watery wanderings. "Come along, Daisy!" is the refrain of this simple, engaging picture book, as Mum tries to keep her distracted daughter under her wing: "But Daisy was bouncing on the lily pads." After all, Daisy has other fish to spy ... and frogs to play with. When "something big" stirs beneath her, and something screeches in the sky above, however, the dilly-dallying duckling hides in the reeds, shivering. What could that scary reed rustling be? Young children will be delighted to discover it's only Mama Duck, once again asking her Daisy to come along. Jane Simmons' bold, bright illustrations are not only adorable, they are artfully composed. Youngsters ages 3 and older will be charmed and comforted by this sweet read-aloud about a mother's gentle protection. (Baby to under 5) --Karin Snelson, Amazon.com

Review:

"A simple but universal idea, fabulously illustrated" (Sunday Telegraph)

"a neat plot, a playful text and sensuous visual effects! (Times Educational Supplement)

"written and illustrated with remarkable style and panache" (Publishing News)

"The atmospheric illustrations are terrific and will leave children demanding more" (Book Start Guide)

"as ducklings go, Daisy must be one of the most endearing" (Parent's Guide)

Delightful. (Junior)

A very special book... perfect for quiet time or reading just before bed. A real treasure. * * * * * (Bookbag)

A touching picture book with very cute vivid illustrations. Perfect for beginner readers. (Primary Times)

This reassuring and beautiful picture book from Jane Simmons is ideal for reading together, and has stood the test of time. (Booktrust)

About this edition

• Publisher: Orchard Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1860395414
• ISBN 13: 9781860395413
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32