A fresh, funny, and timely picture book about a fuzzy chick navigating autonomy and consent. The perfect conversation starter on the topic for young children.Daisy happens to be fluffy--she's a young chick after all. Her friends can't help but want to pet her, squeeze her, and tell her how cute she is. But Daisy doesn't want to be hugged or kissed. She's not just fluff; Daisy has substance! But how can she tell everyone to give her some space without hurting their feelings?
A timely and funny book that encourages kids to establish and respect boundaries--perfect for reading aloud and shared story time!
On sale: March 9, 2021
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 40 Pages
ISBN: 9780593179055
Reading level: Lexile: AD520L | Fountas/Pinnell: K
Madeline Valentine is is the author-illustrator of
I Want That Nut, George in the Dark, and
the Bad Birthday Idea. She holds a BFA from Pratt, and is currently pursuing an MFA from Washington University in St. Louis. You can find her online at madelinevalentine.com and on instagram at @madeline_valentine.
“Adults wanting to introduce younger audiences to concepts of consent and boundaries will find this a useful place to start.”
–The Bulletin
"Valentine shares the importance of establishing and communicating physical boundaries in this picture book following Daisy, a yellow chick whose fluffiness is all anyone notices about her."
–Publishers Weekly
