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Daisy's Big Dig
How one little girl gathers together all the different people and families in her street, to help one old man dig his garden - and how the resulting Digging Party has far-reaching results for the community. 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 neighbors 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. And do they find treasure? Well yes, but not quite what anyone expected!
32 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2012
About the author
Angie Morgan
42 books5 followersAngie Morgan is the writer and illustrator of picture books for younger readers as well as very funny illustrated books for older children. Her first two picture books were Enormouse and Daisy's Big Dig published by Frances Lincoln, and Shouty Arthur and Shouty Arthur at the Seaside published by Egmont.
She live in the rather lovely Roman city of Bath which was partly the inspiration for the Roman bits in her hilarious Dark Ages series of books for older children, Sedric and the Great Pig Rescue, Sedric and the Hairy Troll Invasion and Sedric and the Roman Holiday Rampage (due out on June 2nd 2016) and also published by Egmont.
It is important to note that Sedric and the Great Pig Rescue was winner of the little known Turnip Prize which, to this day hasn't been won by any other children's book!
She live in the rather lovely Roman city of Bath which was partly the inspiration for the Roman bits in her hilarious Dark Ages series of books for older children, Sedric and the Great Pig Rescue, Sedric and the Hairy Troll Invasion and Sedric and the Roman Holiday Rampage (due out on June 2nd 2016) and also published by Egmont.
It is important to note that Sedric and the Great Pig Rescue was winner of the little known Turnip Prize which, to this day hasn't been won by any other children's book!
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February 28, 2015
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review on my blog Nayu's Reading Corner http://nayusreadingcorner.blogspot.co...
There is plenty to look at on each page of this story, with the gardens and houses of her vaguely isolated neighbours full of objects which match the residents' personality, making it a real pleasure for future re-reads. Daisy herself may be little, but she ends up having a huge impact on her community. She is a prime example of how everyone, no matter how young they are, can make positive changes to the lives of others. Plus her outfit is cool!
Her sunny nature meant that even the grumpiest resident came around and helped out with Daisy's project. I liked how each neighbour had a useful skill, even if at first it didn't seem that way. I'd love Daisy to have more adventures so she can continue changing the world in her own special way. There's no particular reason for the not quite perfect grade, it just didn't have that extra oomph!
There is plenty to look at on each page of this story, with the gardens and houses of her vaguely isolated neighbours full of objects which match the residents' personality, making it a real pleasure for future re-reads. Daisy herself may be little, but she ends up having a huge impact on her community. She is a prime example of how everyone, no matter how young they are, can make positive changes to the lives of others. Plus her outfit is cool!
Her sunny nature meant that even the grumpiest resident came around and helped out with Daisy's project. I liked how each neighbour had a useful skill, even if at first it didn't seem that way. I'd love Daisy to have more adventures so she can continue changing the world in her own special way. There's no particular reason for the not quite perfect grade, it just didn't have that extra oomph!
May 13, 2016
This the story of 2 friends who live in a suburb with very different neighbors from college kids to grumpy old men. These 2 girls find out that Mr. Hofmeister has hurt is back and needs help in his garden. They take matters in to their own hands and send out invites to a digging party. Little did they know that it would bring their neighbors together, friendships were made and they learned the important lesson of being neighborly.
March 21, 2013
So how about that hidden treasure at the end? Madam finished reading this to me this morning and she kept giggling the whole time; I had missed the beginning so I had to go back and read the whole thing for myself and I WIDELY enjoyed it! Great message without being preachy or pedantic and terrific illustrations.
January 13, 2014
A good book about community. When one of the neighbors hurts his back Daisy gathers the troops to come together and help take care of his garden. And that's when they realize they all have a lot more in common than they thought.
September 11, 2014
noone that lives on Daisy's street ever talks to each other, but when Mr. Hofmeister needs help digging in his garden the entire community shows up to help. This is a great story to illustrate the compassion of others, and to talk about how when many people
March 21, 2013
We got this book thinking it would be more about digging, but really it is about bringing together your neighborhood. Cute pictures. Kinda long.
March 31, 2013
A great title to suggest to teachers seeking books about community or service. Some British terms but nothings that couldn't be easily interpreted.
March 31, 2013
A nice portrait of British culture and the benefits of knowing your neighbors.
August 15, 2013
I love this book, great message, lovely illustrations and written so well. Brilliant :)
January 22, 2014
This is a delightful book about finding the treasures in people around us!
December 28, 2016
Great little story about informal community coalition.
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