Daisy the Hungry Duck by Marjan van Zeyl
Daisy the Hungry Duck by Marjan van Zeyl
A Gentle Farmyard Board Book for Toddlers
Daisy the Hungry Duck is a warm, rhythmic board book that follows a small group of ducklings on a simple farmyard adventure.
Always hungry and never quite satisfied, Daisy and her friends wander away from the stream in search of something to eat—only to discover they’ve gone a bit too far.
Told with gentle repetition and illustrated in Marjan van Zeyl’s soft, glowing style, this story invites young children to listen, wonder, and return to familiar moments again and again. The sturdy board book format is well suited for little hands and shared reading on a lap.
Quietly reassuring and full of warmth, Daisy the Hungry Duck offers a tender introduction to storytelling, empathy, and the comfort of finding one’s way home.
A Thoughtful Companion
This story pairs beautifully with Marjan van Zeyl’s postcard of Duck and Frog. It can be tucked into a gift as a quiet place to write a message, or displayed on a seasonal or nature table as a gentle reminder of Daisy’s story—inviting retelling, wondering, and imaginative play.
Book Details
- Title: Daisy the Hungry Duck
- Author: Evelien van Dort
- Illustrator: Marjan van Zeyl
- Publisher: Floris Books (Scotland), April 28, 2020
- Format: Board book, 12 pages
- Dimensions: 7" L × 6" W × 0.6" H
- Weight: 0.45 lbs
- Age Range: 1–3 years
Features
- A gentle duckling story with a reassuring, rhythmic pace
- Soft farm and animal illustrations by Marjan van Zeyl
- Durable board book format for everyday shared reading
- Encourages early storytelling, empathy, and close listening