The Daisy Series

An early chapter book series about a girl with a passion for words

Written by Sandra V. Feder
Illustrated by Susan Mitchell

“Daisy’s irrepressible but realistic enthusiasm for life is charming and irresistible.”

– School Library Journal

Daisy's Perfect Word

  • Daisy likes picking lemons on sunny days, playing kickball and making long dandelion chains. But more than any of these things, she absolutely loves words. She even compiles lists of her favorites in a green notebook covered with purple polka dots. When Daisy’s beloved teacher Miss Goldner makes a big announcement, Daisy decides to give Miss Goldner a wonderfully original gift. It is a gift so special that only Daisy — after much searching — could possibly find it.

    Daisy’s Perfect Word is book one in the Daisy series.

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Daisy's Defining Day

  • Daisy loves words, so she is delighted when Miss Goldner teaches the class about alliteration. When her neighbor Grant starts calling her Lazy Daisy, she decides to come up with an alliterative nickname so dazzling it sticks. As Daisy collects D words that describe her, she shows delightful determination in finding the perfect name.

    Daisy’s Defining Day is book two in the Daisy series, which includes fresh, fun characters and engaging, believable stories

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Daisy's Big Night

  • Daisy likes running barefoot, painting pictures and going to the mailbox to get the day’s mail. And more than any of these things, she loves words. But how can she turn that into her special talent for the Student Showcase? The inspiration she needs arrives in the mail – an invitation to a poetry party! The fun of creating her own poems sparks a delightful solution, and a splendid end to the school year. Daisy’s Big Night is book three in the Daisy series.

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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.
— Through the Looking Glass

Teachers and Parents Love Daisy

“I love words! I love introducing new words to my children and my students. Daisy’s Perfect Word is a perfect book for doing just that. This book is full of great vocabulary and is great for young readers.”
— Claire Johnson, yabookscentral
The only thing better than discovering this great children’s book – quite by accident – is discovering that it is actually the third in a series. So my daughter and I don’t have to wait to read more about these characters. Hooray!
— The Bookish Elf
This book will no doubt be a favorite among early elementary school teachers to show the power of words and garner interest in reading.
— CM Magazine
Talking about words is almost like a sneaky way of talking about reading where you’re not necessarily talking about reading at all; even kids who aren’t strong readers can have favorite words, and talking about words and playing with words is a great way to make literacy fun.
— Crowding the Book Truck

School Visits

Elementary school teachers and librarians love bringing Sandra in to talk about Daisy and words with their students!

Book Sandra for your classroom, assembly, library, or book fair today!

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More Praise for Daisy:

“Back for a third outing, grade-schooler Daisy, a serious collector of words, discovers the joy of poetry.

Daisy is thrilled to be invited by a neighbor to a poetry party. Not yet a poet herself, she brings along her lists of favorite words. The other poets—all adults—warmly welcome her and help her to see that her word lists are already poetic. With that encouragement, she begins writing her own poems in a few different forms. Daisy is also concerned about what kind of project she can put together for an end-of-school-year showcase.

Pages are uncluttered, with largish font generously leaded, and she utilizes a manageable vocabulary for those recently transitioned to chapter books.”

– Kirkus Reviews

“Daisy’s Big Night is a great story, with good rhythm and the ingredients to be a joyful and educational read for all ages . . . The language used is perfect.”

– Goodreads