Lazy Daisy
A Red Fox picture book Series
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What’s inside...
Lazy Daisy is proud to have the messiest room in the world until it swallows her grandmother and her closet belches out enough junk to bury the whole town.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Daisy dreams about when she's feeling lazy?
How do you feel on days when you want to be lazy?
What are some activities that Daisy could do to feel more energetic?
Why is it important to balance lazy days with active days?
How do you think Daisy's friends could help her enjoy being more active?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate to Daisy by sharing your own experiences of lazy days and what you do to overcome them.
Use expressive read-aloud techniques to keep the story lively, which will help in engaging your child further in conversation.
After reading, involve your child in a fun lazy-day activity inspired by the book, like drawing what they imagine Daisy's dreams look like.
Praise your child for thoughtful answers and encourage them to think deeper about how they balance their own activities between energetic and relaxed days.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'Lazy Daisy', the main character, Daisy, learns the importance of taking care of her belongings and responsibilities through the consequences of her actions when she neglects them.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking ownership of their tasks, such as cleaning up their toys or completing homework, fostering a sense of accountability.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Throughout the book, Daisy learns to understand and share the feelings of her friends who are affected by her laziness, prompting her to change her ways.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice putting themselves in others' shoes, understanding how their actions affect those around them, and learning to care for others' feelings.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Daisy faces challenges but learns to persevere and make amends for her mistakes by the end of the story, showcasing personal growth.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to keep trying despite difficulties and teaches them that mistakes are part of learning and growing.
Example Lesson: Time management
Explanation: As Daisy juggles various activities, she learns the importance of managing her time effectively to fulfill her commitments.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to managing their own daily activities, such as balancing playtime and homework, to develop effective time management skills early on.