Common Sense Media Review
By Regan McMahon
,
based on child development research. How do we rate?
Charming, relatable tale shows what being lost feels like.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 4+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
Daisy is outside with her little-girl companion, who throws her blue ball and says, \"Go get it, Daisy!\" The enthusiastic dog does but then sees a squirrel and chases it. Soon she's lost deep in a forest, far from the girl, who starts searching for Daisy and calling her name. Daisy gets panicky but yowls loud enough for the girl to hear her, and they're soon reunited.
Is It Any Good?
DAISY GETS LOST captures the terrible feeling of getting separated from the rest of your party and the fear of not knowing how you'll ever meet up again. Kids and grown-ups will relate to the panic that can set in when it happens.
Once again, author-illustrator Chris Raschka tells a layered, emotional story with very few words and spare, watercolor brushstrokes. Fans of A Ball for Daisy will be happy to have another Daisy adventure to enjoy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what to do when you're lost. Should you stay in one place and wait for a friend or parent to find you? Go to a predetermined spot? Should you try to find your family? What plan does your family have in place?
How does the author tell Daisy's story with so few words? How do we know how Daisy is feeling when all we see are pictures?
If you read A Ball for Daisy, how do you think this Daisy book compares?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Chris Raschka
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Animals
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Schwartz & Wade
- Publication date : October 8, 2013
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 3 - 7
- Number of pages : 32
- Available on : Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
Suggest an Update
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate