
Titles in This Set
Daisy and the Trouble with Kittens
Daisy and the Trouble with Sports Day
Daisy and the Trouble with Vampires
Daisy and the Trouble with Zoos
Daisy and the Trouble with Giants
Daisy and the Trouble with Piggy Banks
Daisy and the Trouble with Burglars
Daisy and the Trouble with Coconuts
Daisy and the Trouble with Maggots
Daisy and the Trouble with Life
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Red Fox
Age Range: Ages 5-9 (Kindergarten-Grade 4)
Overview
Meet 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.
About the Books
Kes 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.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Daisy and the Trouble with Kittens — Daisy heads on a family vacation and comes home having unexpectedly adopted a litter of kittens.
Daisy and the Trouble with Sports Day — Daisy trains hard with best friend Gabby, determined to win her race at school Sports Day.
Daisy and the Trouble with Vampires — Daisy goes trick-or-treating for the first time and gets more of a scare than she bargained for.
Daisy and the Trouble with Zoos — A special birthday zoo trip turns into a day of animal encounters and unexpected lessons.
Daisy and the Trouble with Giants — Daisy sets her heart on meeting an actual, real-life giant.
Daisy and the Trouble with Piggy Banks — When Gabby shows up with a must-have gadget, Daisy's piggy bank savings come under pressure.
Daisy and the Trouble with Burglars — A string of local break-ins has Daisy convinced her own house could be next.
Daisy and the Trouble with Coconuts — A trip to the funfair goes sideways thanks to some very troublesome coconuts.
Daisy and the Trouble with Maggots — A fishing trip with her uncle introduces Daisy to the wriggly world of maggots.
Daisy and the Trouble with Life — Daisy looks back on her own mishaps and muses on the bigger lessons of growing up.
About the Author
Kes 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.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Ten 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.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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