Daisy and the Trouble with Unicorns
A Daisy Story Series
What’s inside...
The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Daisy as she encounters the magical world of unicorns. Daisy's imagination leads her on a journey where she learns the true meaning of responsibility and the joys of friendship. The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure for readers of 6-9, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray. Here comes trouble! It's Gabby's birthday and Daisy is the GUEST OF HONOUR at her party!!! What's even more exciting is that Gabby has been given TWO TOY UNICORNS for her birthday. They're so sparkly and soft and fluffy and cuddly!!! Trouble is, these unicorns are also MAGIC - and very chatty. And they're giving Daisy all sorts of troublesome ideas.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
304 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Daisy
Discussion points
Why do you think Daisy believes so strongly in unicorns? What does that tell us about her character?
How do the different characters in the book react to the idea of unicorns? Which reaction do you think is most like yours and why?
What is the biggest challenge Daisy faces in her adventures and how does she try to solve it?
If you were in Daisy's shoes, what would you have done differently in her situation with the unicorns?
What do you think the story is trying to teach us about believing in something that others might not believe in?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to share personal thoughts and relate to Daisy's character. This builds empathy and enhances their ability to analyze characters. Use examples from the book and real-life scenarios where belief in something abstract plays a crucial role, fostering a deeper understanding of the theme. Lastly, make connections to the book’s outcomes and life lessons, discussing how these might apply in your child's own life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Daisy learns to be responsible as she takes care of a lost unicorn, ensuring it is safe and fed.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by taking care of their own belongings or pets, learning the importance of responsibility in daily tasks.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Daisy faces various challenges with the unicorn and learns to think creatively to solve them.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use their own initiative and creativity to solve problems they encounter at school or at home.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Daisy shows empathy by understanding the unicorn's feelings and needs, despite their differences.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of considering others' feelings and perspectives, fostering better relationships with friends and family.
Example Lesson: The value of honesty
Explanation: Daisy understands the significance of being truthful, especially when she finds the unicorn and has to tell adults about it.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children grasp the importance of honesty in building trust and credibility with others.
Example Lesson: Facing fears
Explanation: Daisy confronts her fears by dealing with situations involving the magical and unknown aspects of unicorns.
Real-World Application: Children can be inspired to face their own fears and understand that overcoming challenges is part of growing up.