"When Daisy turned three, Uncle Jay,
Uncle Danny, and Uncle Michael danced a
jiggly jig and crooned, "Go be wonderful."
And she was.
She used the potty."
For her whole life Daisy has been encouraged to "go be wonderful" by those who love her dearly. No matter what she does, she impresses. She cries and eats, poops and sleeps, and plays innumerable games of 'Peekaboo'. She's a dancer, a potty-goer, a tantrum-thrower. As each birthday comes and goes, Daisy grows and prospers, and remains much-loved by the many adults in her life. They expect her to be 'wonderful' and she is.
Their excitement and love follow her from one adventure to the next, year after year. Then, it is time for school. As they accompany her there, they encourage her to show her stuff. Only then, does Daisy begin to doubt herself.
"What if she put her brand-new lunch
box in the wrong place?
What if she put it in the right place,
but no one liked her?
What if she got lost on her way
to the bathroom?
What if she cried because she
missed Mr. Bonkers?"
Such a head full of worries ... poor Daisy. What surprises await!
The multimedia artwork introduces young readers to Daisy and her amazing and empowering community of family and friends. Exuberant, colorful illustrations help to tell her whole story with each page turn. School creates some concern for her, as everything new is wont to do. It is no surprise at the end of the day that the confidence instilled by those who love her hold her in good stead to deal with whatever comes her way. Bravo, Daisy!
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