Daisy Comes Home

Written and illustrated by Jan Brett

A hen must find courage after drifting away from home.

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32 pages· 1,325 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· 540L

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Bookroo's summary

In a quaint Chinese village, Mei Mei's hens are the happiest, except for Daisy, who is bullied by the others. One day, Daisy accidentally floats away on a river, facing unexpected challenges. Alone and adrift, she must summon courage to survive and find her way back. Will Daisy return home stronger and fearless? Discover how this little hen's adventure transforms her life.

From the publisher

A hertwarming tale from the beloved author of The Mitten Mei Mei has the six happiest hens in China. She gives them treats and fresh hay baths, and when she calls to them-gu gu gu gu gu!-they all run to her as fast as they can. But one of the hens, Daisy, is not always so happy. The other hens pick on Daisy and push her off the perch every night, knowing that she is too small to stand up to them. Then one day Daisy accidentally drifts out onto the river in a basket and must quickly learn how to survive. When Daisy finds her way home, this plucky little hen is no longer afraid. Jan Brett and her husband, Joe, traveled with their daughter-in-law, Yun, and her husband, Sean, to China, the land where Yun was born. During this trip, Jan found the inspiration for Daisy’s story.

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