{"title":"Daisy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"daisy-10-books-collection-set-kes-gray-ages-5-9-paperback","title":"Daisy 10 Books Collection Set by Kes Gray - Ages 5-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Kittens\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Sports Day\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Vampires\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Zoos\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Giants\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Piggy Banks\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Burglars\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Coconuts\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Maggots\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Red Fox\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 5-9 (Kindergarten-Grade 4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet Daisy, the endlessly curious, big-hearted heroine at the center of Kes Gray's beloved chapter book series. This 10-book paperback collection bundles ten of Daisy's funniest, most relatable misadventures into one giggle-packed set. From sports day mix-ups to a run-in with a vampire on Halloween night, each short, fast-paced story is written for confident young readers who love bold characters, playful humor, and a bit of everyday chaos. Perfect for bedtime, classroom reading corners, or a rainy afternoon, this collection is an easy way to keep a young reader turning pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKes Gray's Daisy books follow one irrepressible young girl through the small, hilarious dramas of everyday life, told entirely in her own breathless, first-person voice. Across these ten stories, Daisy tangles with a costume-shop vampire on Halloween, chases a get-rich-quick scheme with her best friend Gabby, survives a coconut-throwing mishap at a funfair, and competes fiercely at her school Sports Day. She meets a real giant, worries about neighborhood burglars, goes fishing with maggots as bait, visits the zoo on her birthday, brings home a litter of unexpected kittens while on vacation, and reflects on the ups and downs of her own young life. Each book stands on its own, so young readers can dip in and out in any order, but together they form a cohesive, comforting reading world built around Daisy's voice and her friendship with Gabby. Illustrated throughout, the books use short chapters, plenty of white space, and large, friendly type that supports newly independent readers without feeling babyish. Themes of honesty, friendship, curiosity, and bouncing back from mistakes run through every title, giving parents and teachers natural conversation starters. Humor is the connective thread: Daisy's exaggerated logic and matter-of-fact asides make ordinary situations, like a piggy bank running low or a school trip, feel like an event. For families building a home library or teachers stocking a classroom shelf, this set offers ten ready-made adventures that keep reading momentum going long after the first book ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen complete Daisy stories in one brand-new paperback set, ready to read in any order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and lively, first-person narration ideal for newly confident readers ages 5-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent, funny voice that keeps young readers engaged from the first page to the last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for bedtime reading, classroom libraries, road trips, or a rainy-day reading stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a thoughtful birthday, holiday, or back-to-school gift for Daisy fans and reluctant readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages reading stamina and independence without sacrificing humor or heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Kittens — Daisy heads on a family vacation and comes home having unexpectedly adopted a litter of kittens.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Sports Day — Daisy trains hard with best friend Gabby, determined to win her race at school Sports Day.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Vampires — Daisy goes trick-or-treating for the first time and gets more of a scare than she bargained for.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Zoos — A special birthday zoo trip turns into a day of animal encounters and unexpected lessons.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Giants — Daisy sets her heart on meeting an actual, real-life giant.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Piggy Banks — When Gabby shows up with a must-have gadget, Daisy's piggy bank savings come under pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Burglars — A string of local break-ins has Daisy convinced her own house could be next.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Coconuts — A trip to the funfair goes sideways thanks to some very troublesome coconuts.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Maggots — A fishing trip with her uncle introduces Daisy to the wriggly world of maggots.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Life — Daisy looks back on her own mishaps and muses on the bigger lessons of growing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKes Gray is a British children's author best known for creating the Daisy series and the popular Oi Frog! picture book series with illustrator Jim Field. Before turning to writing, Gray held a string of unusual jobs, experience that helped shape his sharp, funny, character-driven stories about how kids really think and talk. The Daisy books, illustrated by Nick Sharratt and Garry Parsons, have become a staple of school reading corners and family bookshelves thanks to Daisy's unmistakable voice and comic timing. Gray continues to write picture books and chapter books for young readers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTen funny, fast-paced Daisy adventures in one paperback bundle make this an easy win for bedtime, classroom libraries, or summer reading. It's a natural gift for a birthday, holiday season, or back-to-school treat, and a reliable pick for any young reader who loves to laugh while they read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kes Gray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57172308853110,"sku":"MAN-LOWPLEX-PR-U021070-1782959637","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/daisy-collection-kes-gray-paperback.jpg?v=1785836978"},{"product_id":"daisy-and-the-trouble-collection-kes-gray-10-books-set-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"Daisy and the Trouble Collection by Kes Gray - 10 Books Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Maggots\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Vampires\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Life\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Zoos\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Kittens\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Giants\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Coconuts\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Burglars\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Piggy Banks\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Sports Day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Red Fox\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Daisy and the Trouble Collection gathers ten of Kes Gray's funniest chapter books into one bright paperback set. Daisy is a big-hearted, endlessly curious girl whose everyday outings, from fishing trips to Halloween nights, school sports days and money-making schemes, spiral into gloriously funny chaos. Written with punchy dialogue and a breezy pace, these stories suit kids building reading confidence beyond picture books. Each stand-alone adventure keeps Daisy's warm, witty voice front and center, making this bundle a reliable, giggle-packed choice for family bookshelves, classroom libraries and independent readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross all ten titles, Kes Gray places ordinary childhood moments, a fishing trip, a Halloween night, a school sports day, under Daisy's uniquely mischievous magnifying glass, turning small mishaps into laugh-out-loud escapades. Daisy tackles maggots on a riverbank, a spooky Halloween encounter, big questions about growing up, a memorable zoo outing, a house full of kittens, a giant-sized wish, the world's most disliked nuts, a string of local burglaries, an expensive scooter dream and a competitive sports day, all with the same fearless curiosity and comic timing. Illustrated throughout and written in short, punchy chapters, the books keep newly independent readers turning pages without feeling overwhelmed. Gray's dialogue-driven style, honed across decades of writing for children, gives Daisy a distinct, believable voice that resonates with real kids navigating friendship, family and the occasional bit of trouble. Because each book stands alone, children can read the set in any order, dip into a single quick story before bed, or binge through several titles in a weekend, and still enjoy a cohesive, familiar cast including best friend Gabby. The collection works as a first foray into chapter books for a strong younger reader or as light, funny relief reading for an older child who wants stories that don't take themselves too seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen complete, stand-alone Daisy adventures in one paperback bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunchy, dialogue-driven chapters ideal for building reading stamina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by bestselling, award-winning author Kes Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect bridge between picture books and longer chapter books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for classroom libraries, gift-giving and independent reading time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent, lovable cast and humor that keeps kids coming back for more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Maggots — A fishing trip with her uncle goes hilariously sideways once wriggling maggots enter the picture.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Vampires — Daisy's first-ever Halloween trick-or-treating night takes a spooky turn when a vampire crosses her path.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Life — Daisy grapples with big questions and small mishaps as she muddles her way toward growing up.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Zoos — A day out at the zoo becomes the stage for Daisy's biggest imagination yet.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Kittens — A trip abroad turns chaotic when Daisy discovers a litter of adorable, mischievous kittens.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Giants — Daisy sets her heart on meeting a real-life giant, whatever it takes.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Coconuts — Daisy declares war on coconuts, the worst nuts in the whole wide world, at the funfair.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Burglars — When real burglaries hit her town, Daisy can't contain her excitement to crack the case.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Piggy Banks — Daisy and best friend Gabby cook up a money-making scheme to afford a must-have scooter.\u003cbr\u003e\nDaisy and the Trouble with Sports Day — Daisy and Gabby train hard, snack strangely, and aim for gold on sports day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKes Gray is a bestselling, award-winning British author of more than fifty books for children. He is best known for creating the much-loved Daisy series and for the wildly popular Oi Frog! picture books. Gray's writing is celebrated for its playful humor, punchy dialogue and characters that feel instantly real to young readers. His work spans board books, picture books and chapter books, and his knack for blending comedy with genuine warmth has made him a firm favorite with parents, teachers and children across the English-speaking world for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGiggle-filled, fast-paced and endlessly relatable, this ten-book Daisy bundle is a brilliant birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer or classroom library addition. 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