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There is not usually a hole

Name: There is not usually a hole
Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
ISBN: 9781529526363

By Daisy Hirst

When Philippa disappears underground, Betsy discovers someone else is searching for a missing toy.

quirky · adventurous · heartwarming

Pageticker community rating

Average 4.67, from 3 readers

Genres

Friendship/Family Humour

What is There is not usually a hole about?

Betsy, a red cat, and her stuffed crocodile, Philippa, discover an unexpected hole during their walk. When Philippa vanishes into it, Betsy follows, leading to an underground adventure where she meets Nelson, a crocodile who has also lost his stuffed toy. Together, they navigate the tunnels, uncovering surprises and forming new friendships along the way.

About the author

Daisy Hirst is a talented British author and illustrator who creates fun and imaginative picture books for children. Her popular stories, like 'Alphonse, That Is Not OK to Do!' and 'The Girl with the Parrot on Her Head', are full of colourful characters and playful adventures. Daisy loves drawing and telling stories that make children smile.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2026

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