There Is Not Usually a Hole: (A Playful Read-Aloud about New Friendships and Sharing - For Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, and Kids Ages 3-5)

A quirky, fun, and surreal story about new friendships (and snacks) for all curious little adventurers.

The simple, uncluttered artwork is a good accompaniment to the straightforward text; there is a lot of humor in what Hirst (Monster Food) doesn't say. With themes of friendship, loyalty, and persistence, this would be a good companion to I Must Have Bobo by Eileen Rosenthal. --School Library Journal

Betsy and her stuffed crocodile Philippa are out on a walk, when Betsy points to the ground. "There is not usually a hole." Then something comes out of the hole. It is a banana. Followed by a number of other unexpected items. Betsy is content to watch what happens, but when Philippa disappears down the hole, Betsy has to go find her. From master picture book creator Daisy Hirst comes a story of friendship and sharing, and realizing that more is indeed merrier.

Daisy Hirst is the creator of the internationally successful Natalie & Alphonse series, as well as the Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor Book The Girl with the Parrot on Her Head, Hilda and the Runaway Baby, Hamish Takes the Train, and I Like Trains. Daisy Hirst lives in London.