There Is Not Usually a Hole

Written and illustrated by Daisy Hirst

When a mysterious hole starts producing surprises, a girl's toy friend vanishes down it.

3.4 Goodreads · 141 ratings

32 pages· ~500L

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Bookroo's summary

Betsy and her stuffed crocodile Philippa are out for a walk when they find a hole where there isn't usually one. Out of it comes a banana, and then more and more unexpected things. When Philippa disappears down the hole, Betsy has to go and find her, in a quirky story about new friendships, sharing and snacks.

From the publisher

A quirky, fun, and surreal story about new friendships (and snacks) for all curious little adventurers. Betsy and her stuffed crocodile Philippa are out on a walk, when Betsy points to the ground. “There is not usually a hole.” Then something comes out of the hole. It is a banana. Followed by a number of other unexpected items. Betsy is content to watch what happens, but when Philippa disappears down the hole, Betsy has to go find her. From master picture book creator Daisy Hirst comes a story of friendship and sharing, and realizing that more is indeed merrier.

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