Daisy Is a Mommy [Hardcover]

Lisa Kopper (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 1 and up

Daisy, the family's bull terrier, gives birth to a litter of pups and becomes busy trying to keep up with them during their active day, as she wakes them, takes them to eat, cleans them, and, finally, prepares them for their afternoon nap.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1. A story that picks up right where Daisy Thinks She's a Baby (Knopf, 1994) ends. Each colorful double-page spread features a woman taking care of her baby on the left side while her Bull Terrier, Daisy, distributes comparable care to her three puppies on the right. Children are sure to delight in the easy back-and-forth between the human's child and the canine's. The irresistible illustrations contrast the reactions of baby and puppies?Baby giggles when it's bathtime; puppy cringes under Daisy's cleaning lick; Baby smiles when Mommy carries her; puppy frowns imploringly when Daisy carries him by the scruff of the neck. The story begins on the inside front cover with an illustration of the playful, mischievous pups; the inside back cover completes the sense of closure with illustrations of them sleeping. The realistic colored-pencil and crayon drawings are presented on uncluttered pages with lots of white space. An easy and enjoyable tale for preschool story hours as well as for beginning readers, and a must for any library that owns the first book.?Christy Norris, Valley Cottage Library, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Ages 2^-6. Children will fall in love with this book, especially if they like Daisy Thinks She Is a Baby (1994). Bull terrier Daisy isn't having an identity crisis this time. She knows she's not a baby. She's much too busy taking care of puppies Morris, Dolores, and Little Daisy--carrying them to the kitchen, giving them baths, cleaning up their messes (oops! she doesn't do that)--just like the human baby's Mommy is doing on the opposite page. But there's still time for Daisy to do what dogs do best: she's the first to find her way to Mommy's soft bed--"Daisy is sound asleep. / And now so is everybody else." Kopper's pictures of babies and tumbling puppies, in soft nursery colors, are sweet, sweet, sweet, and although this isn't quite as funny as the first book, it is still loaded with charm. Stephanie Zvirin

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 1 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525457224
• ISBN-13: 978-0525457220
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,666,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming! Perfect for Preschoolers!, January 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Daisy Is a Mommy (Hardcover)

Lisa Kopper is one of the finest illustrators of children's books. Daisy is an endearing character. Preschoolers will love the simple text, bright illustrations and humorous story. Ms. Kopper has created a winner with her Daisy books. I highly recommend "Daisy Is a Mommy" and any of Lisa Kopper's recent Daisy books.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for households with pregnant dogs!, July 20, 2003

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Reginald D. Garrard "the G-man" (Camilla, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daisy Is a Mommy (Hardcover)

However, the book is fine for those without!

It shows the similarities between human and canine mothers, as well as a few amusing differences. Realistic full-page illustrations are captivatingly appealing.

It holds the attention span of the pre-schooler and brings a smile to the reader, too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all ages., November 26, 2002

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Cheryl Andrews - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daisy Is a Mommy (Hardcover)

The story is wonderful, and the illustrations are beautiful! I have all of the "Daisy" books now, and I highly reccommend any (or all) of them to anyone who loves children and dogs, or just beautiful artwork.