By Angie Morgan (author)
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This lovely picturebook celebrates the pleasures of community (and vegetable gardens) in a satisfying story that has something of a fairy tale to it, while remaining totally down-to-earth. Daisy is friends with everyone on her street, but her neighbours never talk to each other. So when old Mr Hofmeister hurts his back and can’t dig his garden, it’s up to Daisy to come up with a plan.
Her solution is to organise a digging party – with tea and cakes. Everyone comes, everyone makes friends, and her neighbours’ lives are all changed for the better. Angie Morgan’s artwork mixes watercolour and collage to great effect, bringing Magnolia Street vividly to life. ~ Andrea Reece
No one really knows each other in Daisy's street. But when Mr Hofmeister falls ill, she is determined to help him out and get the neighbours involved. Invitations go out, hinting at buried treasure, and one special day the two Daves, the Lemming family, Mrs Benjamin and Professor Flowerdew all come together to dig the old man's garden and look for the treasure.
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And do they find treasure? Well yes, but not quite what anyone expected!
cheerful, detailed drawings -- Nicolette Jones Sunday Times Culture Supplement
What a wonderful treat for KS1 pupils! A modern fairy tale, a book full of community spirit that will melt the heart of every cynic. School Librarian
A lovely story. Armadillo Magazine
Friendly, happy and positive story. Carousel
our pupils delighted in the vision [Angie Morgan] conjured up Reading Quest
Angie Morgan has been writing and illustrating books for children since 2010. She lives in Bath with her husband and (currently) four chickens and likes gardening, car karaoke, frothy coffee and oranges. She also collects bright coloured notebooks which she carries everywhere as she never knows when inspiration will strike.
No one really knows each other in Daisy's street. But when Mr Hofmeister falls ill, she is determined to help him out and get the neighbours involved.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Daisy's Big Dig and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Daisy's Big Dig features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
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Daisy's Big Dig was written by Angie Morgan and published by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books an imprint of Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
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