by Steve Voake (Author), Jessica Meserve (Illustrator)
"This charmer, long on whimsy and adventure, is sure to appeal to newly independent and reluctant readers." -- School Library Journal
Even though Daisy Dawson is late for school -- again -- she can't help but stop to free a butterfly trapped in a web. And when she does, something amazing happens! Now Daisy can understand everything animals say, from the farm dog, Boom, to the classroom gerbils, to a singing-and dancing ant. And it's a lucky thing, too: when Boom goes missing, Daisy conspires with a horse and squirrel to come to the rescue. With sweet black-and-white illustrations, here is a story sure to enchant young animal lovers everywhere.
Author Biography
Steve Voake was a teacher before becoming a full-time writer. This is his first book with Candlewick Press. He lives in Somerset, England.
Jessica Meserve is a designer and children's book illustrator. She lives in Canada.