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Daisy And The Egg

By Jane Simmons

Adjectives

heartwarming gentle perseverant

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Daisy eagerly awaits the arrival of a new sibling as her Aunt Buttercup sits on four eggs—three of her own and one for Mama Duck. When her cousins hatch but Mama's egg remains unhatched, Daisy refuses to give up hope. She stays with the egg through the night, determined to see it hatch. Her patience is rewarded when, at dawn, her new brother Pip emerges from the shell.

About the author

Jane Simmons is a much-loved author and illustrator, best known for her delightful picture books about Daisy the duck. Her charming stories and beautiful paintings bring animal characters to life, making them favourites with children everywhere. Jane loves exploring nature and often finds inspiration for her books while spending time outdoors.

Pages

30 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1999

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