Daisy Dawson Is on Her Way!

"This charmer, long on whimsy and adventure, is sure to appeal to newly independent and reluctant readers." School Library Journal Even though Daisy Dawson is late for school again she can't help but stop to free a butterfly trapped in a web. And when she does, something amazing happens! Now Daisy can understand everything animals say, from the farm dog, Boom, to the classroom gerbils, to a singing-and dancing ant. And it's a lucky thing, too: when Boom goes missing, Daisy conspires with a horse and squirrel to come to the rescue. With sweet black-and-white illustrations, here is a story sure to enchant young animal lovers everywhere.

Steve Voake was a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. This is his first book with Candlewick Press. He lives in Somerset, England.

Jessica Meserve is a designer and children’s book illustrator. She lives in Canada.