Today's picture book is about a little girl who loves and collects words. She is a the kind of person I would enjoy spending some time with.
Sandra V. Feder
Illustrated by Susan Mitchell
Fiction
For ages 6 to 8
Kids Can Press, 2012, 978-1-55453-645-0
Daisy enjoys doing lots of different things. In the
summer, she makes dandelion chains and plays kickball, and in winter she has
fun “stomping in puddles.” Daisy also likes spending time with Emma, who is her
best friend. Though Daisy loves doing these things, sitting quietly and reading
a book is Daisy’s favorite occupation. The little girl with the curly hair
loves words, collecting her favorite ones and keeping them in lists in a
special notebook. Not only does she collect existing words, but she also has a
collection of made-up words.
One day Daisy’s
teacher, Miss Goldner, tells her students that she has a special announcement
to make. Daisy and Emma have a hard time waiting to hear what she has to say, and
they are thrilled when they hear the news. Miss Goldner is getting married.
Daisy is happy for Miss Goldner, but she is also sad that her wonderful teacher
will be moving away.
Daisy decides
that she needs to get her teacher a special engagement gift. She does not want
to give her teacher “boring” gifts like vases or candlesticks. No, Daisy thinks
Miss Goldner is special, and a special person needs a special “one-of-a-kind”
gift. The problem is that Daisy has no idea what the gift should be. What does
Daisy have to offer her teacher that is unique?
This delightful
book not only takes us into the everyday adventures of a wonderful character,
but it also explores the ways in which words affect us, and sometimes seem to
take on a life of their own. Through Daisy, young readers will discover that
words are not just inanimate things sitting on a page, they have the power to
make people happy or sad. They can inspire and excite people, and they are full
of possibilities.
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