Daisy Gets Lost
By: Chris Raschka
Published: 2013
Daisy Gets Lost is a very cute book that is definitely well loved by a young audience. The illustrations are very simple and whimsical. Just as many dogs are, the scenes are very chaotic and exciting! The colors are very bold and loud, which makes the book a bit overwhelming. However, there is a great use of color symbolism throughout. As the story progresses into the conflict, the colors get more muddled and overwhelming, showing that both Daisy and her owner are very scared that they will not ever reunite! When they eventually find each other, there are lots of happy yellows and clearer lines.
Honestly, I was not a huge fan of this one. This book is definitely meant for younger audiences, which I do not intend on teaching. If I do end up in that realm, this will be a great book to have on hand. It can be used to teach students the important life skill of what to do when they get lost. They can use their problem solving skills to discuss what Daisy should do in order to reunite with her owner. This book is also one of many, so Daisy has the potential to become a well loved character amongst the students. She could also be brought in to make a lesson more fun and exciting
While it was cute, it did not necessarily live up to my expectations. Daisy Gets Lost will probably not be found in my classroom library, but it is an excellent book to have on hand in case I ever need to work with younger children. I give this book 2.5 stars.
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