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Its a beautiful day, and Daisy and her mother are going to the playground. Daisy wants to wear her favorite dress. But mother says that its too cold outside. So, what should she wear? Her green checkered pants are too small, the striped pants are too big, and her favorite sweatshirt is in the wash. What will Daisy do? Paper doll and accessories included.
Reviews (5)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-A young rabbit and her mother decide to take advantage of the lovely day and head to the park. Before they can leave, though, Daisy needs to get dressed. Although Mother offers to help, the strong-willed youngster insists on outfitting herself, resulting in a series of unsuitable choices. Daisy's carrot-shaped doll advises her, but can't decide on her own attire. When Mother finally says, "If Rootie can't make up her mind, then we'll have to stay at home," the decision-making is done and they all embark for the day's outing. Colorful acrylic paintings capture Daisy's personality, establish the in-home setting of the story, and showcase a wide variety of apparel. A punch-out paper doll of Daisy along with punch-out clothing accompanies the book. A nice choice for group or one-on-one sharing, this entertaining, believable picture book would fit well in library collections and could be used in conjunction with themes on clothing, independence, and mother-daughter relationships. Pair it with Margaret Chodos-Irvine's Ella Sarah Gets Dressed (Harcourt, 2003).-Lynn K. Vanca, Akron-Summit County Public Library, Richfield, OH (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
Miller's (Felipa and the Day of the Dead) breezy story centers on an independent-minded young rabbit who refuses her mother's help when it's time to get dressed. "No, thanks. I'll dress myself," Daisy insists, adding, "Rootie will help me." In a somewhat bizarre sequence, Rootie, her toy carrot, springs to life and rejects Daisy's choice of a purple dress, saying that she hates purple and asking if Daisy has any orange clothes instead. Alas, the youngster's orange sweatshirt is wet and hanging on the clothesline, and other clothing hurdles follow: her green checked pants are too small, her striped pants too big and her blue sweater is at Grandma's for mending. As Daisy resolutely puts the kibosh on each wardrobe option, her parent's patience wanes. In a wry if predictable conclusion, Daisy dons the very outfit her mother had attempted to hand her at the start. Daisy proves to be a less flexible parent than her own mother, as she firmly tells Rootie that she cannot come with them to the playground unless the carrot dons her green pants. Miller adds playful and appealing flourishes to her brightly hued, childlike art, including wall and floor coverings that mimic the colors and patterns of Daisy's apparel. A kid-pleasing extra enables readers to help Daisy get dressed: two sheets of sturdy stock offer a Daisy paper doll along with the clothing featured in the tale. Ages 3-up. (May) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Horn Book Review
Rabbit Daisy insists that she can dress herself for an outing to the park. After trying on everything (and trying her mother's patience), she ends up in the outfit her mother originally picked. Though the text can be choppy and the plot is as thin as Daisy's ""favorite flowery summer dress,"" readers will enjoy the bright illustrations' humorous details. A paper doll is included. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Kirkus Review
Müller's tale, originally published in Switzerland, loses nothing in translation, proving that precocious preschoolers are alike worldwide. In this case, it's an independent young bunny named Daisy who is adamant about selecting and donning her own garb. With a fierce desire for self-autonomy--a scenario all too familiar to caregivers--Daisy draws the proverbial line in the sand, determined to handle getting ready for the park on her own. Müller exhibits a wry understanding of the dangers of getting into a power struggle with someone in the preschool years, and Daisy's mom wisely yields the battle in a strategy to win the war, which in Daisy's case is dressing appropriately for an outing. After intense deliberation and plenty of input from her favorite stuffed carrot, Daisy emerges ready for her jaunt. While Daisy's struggle for independence will resonate with young readers, their caregivers will appreciate Müller's wryly humorous take on the subject. The full-bleed illustrations are gently blurred, creating an overall effect of movement and energy entirely apropos of Daisy's personality. Bright colors and remarkably human-like expressions on Daisy and her increasingly exasperated mother further the appeal. (Picture book. 3-6) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Daisy, a little rabbit, needs to get dressed before heading to the park. Mother offers help, but Daisy insists on choosing her own clothes. Nothing works. Daisy's favorite flowery dress isn't warm enough; her pants are either too big or too small; and, in a whimsical twist, she imagines that her stuffed toy carrot, Rootie, is offering her own opinions: 'I hate purple . . . Don't you have any orange clothes?" Just as Mother loses her patience, Daisy finds an outfit. Then Rootie needs clothes, too. Daisy echoes her Mother when she speaks firmly to her toy and puts her in green pants. The boldly brushed paintings clearly show the emotional tug-of-war between Daisy and Mother, played out in a reassuringly cozy, brightly colored home. The familiar scenario will hit home with most young kids, and also with parents, who will point to Daisy as an example of a child who exercises her independence while still listening to an adult's words. Pair this with Margaret Chodos-Irivine's Caldecott Honor Book Ella Sarah Gets Dressed (2003).--Engberg, Gillian Copyright 2007 Booklist