When Daisy is born, Daddy says she's wonderful for crying, sleeping, and playing peek-a-boo. When she's one, Mommy says she's wonderful for banging on pots and pans in a "rock 'n' roll band."
Grandma and Grandpa say she's wonderful for saying, "Nooooooooo," when she's two. Her uncles for taking a mud bath when she's three, and her neighbor for riding her scooter all the way to the library when she's four.
Then comes the biggest milestone of all. School! It takes a village to get her there--as parents, grandparents, uncles, and neighbors escort Daisy to the door. But will Daisy be wonderful at school? Yes! She shares, makes a friend, and reaches the toilet just in time!
"I was wonderful!" Daisy shouts.
Bright colors and joyful compositions filled with humorous details depict Daisy's community of adoring family and friends.
Perfect for children entering preschool or kindergarten, for preschool graduation, or as a WONDERFUL baby shower gift. The jacket has a growth chart attached so you can measure your own child's wonderfulness.
Preschool curriculum subjects include self-esteem, growing, family, community, starting school, all about me, and blended families.
Francesca Chessa is an award-winning illustrator of more than forty children's books, including Who Has Wiggle-Waggle Toes by Vicky Shiefman, published by Holiday House, which received a starred review from Youth Services Book Review and was described as "fun and high-spirted--pure joy" in Kirkus Reviews. Her artwork also appears on UNICEF cards and products. Francesca teaches courses and workshops in drawing and color theory. She lives in Turin, Italy. You can find out more about her at www.francescachess.format.com
"An engaging capture of a time that many children find unsettling." --Booklist