Come Along, Daisy! (by Jane Simmons)

Mother Duck consistently reminds Daisy to stay close to her for safety. Even though Daisy makes an effort, she is easily distracted by the wildlife around her and becomes fascinated by fish, dragonflies, and frogs. When Daisy realizes she is alone, the pond takes on a frightening appearance until Mother Duck returns for her.

One of children's greatest fears is becoming lost from their parents, yet it is not uncommon for them to wander off to explore their surroundings. Daisy ignores her mother's frequent reminders to stay close by and becomes intrigued with the wildlife on the pond. The reader experiences a few suspenseful moments until Daisy and her mother are happily reunited.

COME ALONG, DAISY is clearly a picture storybook, but includes features of an easy-to-read book designed for beginning readers, such as large print, limited vocabulary, and illustration cues. The illustrations remain a major focal point. Broad strokes of green and blue paint bleed to the edges of each page, providing a feel of a pond, with its reeds and lily pads. The main character is shown from a variety of interesting vantage points including underwater, from the sky, as well as eye level.