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A Daisy Story

Daisy's in trouble again! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series. 
 
Another BRILLIANT laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray. 
 
Here comes trouble! 
 
Daisy is SO excited because it's her BIRTHDAY and she's getting a special treat! 
 
Mum is taking Daisy and her best friends Gabby and Dylan to the zoo. 
 
The trouble with zoos is, the animals are TOO CUTE. Especially the penguins... 
 
So when Daisy gets to go into the ACTUAL penguin cage with the ACTUAL zookeeper and feed the ACTUAL penguins, it really isn't her fault that she has to secretly adopt one. 
 
But Daisy soon discovers that the trouble with penguins is, they don't make the easiest pets.

Daisy's in trouble again! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series.

A good read for emergent readers, with an amusing twist to the story that will draw them along as they become involved with Daisy, her mum and her friends

Gray manages convincingly to get inside the seven-year-old mind to create a laugh-aloud read for newly independent readers

This is an amusing, easy-to-read story book for young readers. it is sure to become a firm favourite with old and new fans of Daisy

This is a laugh out loud story with hilarious illustrations

WHAM gives Daisy and the Trouble with Zoos five out of five for laugh-out-loud-ability!

Kes Gray is one of the UK’s bestselling writers for children, with over two million copies of his stories sold. He is the author of the award-winning DAISY picture books and fiction, as well as the creator of the chart-topping OI! series with illustrator Jim Field. Kes lives in Essex.

Another BRILLIANT laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray. 
 
Here comes trouble! 
 
Daisy is SO excited because it’s her BIRTHDAY and she’s getting a special treat! 
 
Mum is taking Daisy and her best friends Gabby and Dylan to the zoo. 
 
The trouble with zoos is, the animals are TOO CUTE. Especially the penguins… 
 
So when Daisy gets to go into the ACTUAL penguin cage with the ACTUAL zookeeper and feed the ACTUAL penguins, it really isn’t her fault that she has to secretly adopt one. 
 
But Daisy soon discovers that the trouble with penguins is, they don’t make the easiest pets.

Daisy and the Trouble with Zoos

A brilliantly troublesome collection: two Daisy stories in one! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series.

Kes Gray (Author) Kes Gray is one of the UK’s bestselling writers for children, with over two million copies of his stories sold. He is the author of the award-winning DAISY picture books and fiction, as well as the creator of the chart-topping OI! series with illustrator Jim Field. Kes lives in Essex. Nick Sharratt (Illustrator) Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed stellar success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson's books. Nick lives in Hove.

Daisy's getting into double the trouble in this fantastic collection! Whether she's making lots of furry friends on her summer holiday in Spain, or trying to win a coconut at the fair, one thing's for sure - there's always trouble when Daisy's about.

A Summer Double Daisy

Daisy's getting into double the trouble in this fantastic collection! Whether she's tracking down thieves in DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH BURGLARS, or starring in her school nativity play in DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS, one thing's for sure - there's always trouble when Daisy's about.

A Winter Double Daisy

Daisy's getting into DOUBLE trouble in this brilliant bumper bind-up, featuring two Daisy adventures! Cheeky, extremely readable and funny young fiction from the bestselling author behind the hilarious OI FROG series.

KES GRAY was noted by the Independent as one of the top ten children's authors in the UK in 2003. He is the author of the award-winning EAT YOUR PEAS and BILLY BUCKET was winner of the Red House Children's Book Award for Younger Readers. He also works as a freelance advertising copy writer. 
 
NICK SHARRATT has written and illustrated many books for children, including Jacqueline Wilson's bestselling children's novels.

Get into double trouble with Daisy in this fantastic collection, featuring her first two troublesome tales: Daisy and the Trouble with Life and Daisy and the Trouble with Zoos. Trouble is, which story will you read first?

Double Daisy

The BRAND NEW, laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray. 
 
Here comes trouble! 
 
Daisy is NOT excited about today's plan. Her mum and nan are taking her clothes shopping because of all the "incredible" sales. What could be more BORING than that?! 
 
And everyone knows Daisy doesn't handle boring very well. It always leads to TROUBLE... 
 
This very funny fiction series is perfect for boosting reading confidence. And if you love this one, you'll also love DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SPACE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH LONDON!

Kes Gray is one of the UK&rsquo;s bestselling writers for children, with over three million copies of his stories sold. He is the author of the award-winning DAISY picture books and fiction, as well as the creator of the chart-topping OI! series with illustrator Jim Field. Kes lives in Essex.

The BRAND NEW, laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray. 
 
Here comes trouble! 
 
Daisy is NOT excited about today's plan. Her mum and nan are taking her clothes shopping because of all the &quot;incredible&quot; sales. What could be more BORING than that?! 
 
And everyone knows Daisy doesn't handle boring very well. It always leads to TROUBLE... 
 
This very funny fiction series is perfect for boosting reading confidence. And if you love this one, you'll also love DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SPACE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH LONDON!

A Daisy Story

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