Upsie Daisy Story

Item #2502

Cairn Key and A Dealers Series

(November, 1993) When Daisy the turtle stopped to smell the daisies, she tripped and fell head over heels. As she lay on the ground, with her house turned upside down, a helpful Woodspirit named Derek came down the path. Quickly sizing up the situation, this Good Samaritan fetched a small rhododendron stick and positioned it under Daisy’s hard shell. With one more good push he should have her back on her feet again and able to continue her enjoyment of the bright spring blossoms. Daisy and the other turtles often serve as “tractors” for the Woodspirits: with a length of twine around their shells they are able to pull up tiny saplings and relocate medium-sized rocks. But now, thanks to a new friend, It’s Daisy’s turn to be on the receiving end of a good deed. Both animals and Wppdspirits alike love flowers. Among the Woodspirits, roses are the favorites of J.P. and Violet, while Mum loves Chrysanthemums and Ava adores tulips. The rabbits Pansy and Scarlett share Daisy’s love of wildflowers, but a journey across the yard is especially precarious for a small, slow-moving turtle. Just as Daisy’s turtle friend Todd, who undertakes many a risky expedition to reach a new patch of wild strawberries.

Dr. Thomas F. Clark