What This Book Is About
Daisy Dreamer has the biggest imagination in her class. She draws pictures of magical lands during math, daydreams through science, and sees adventure absolutely everywhere. Most people think Daisy just has her head in the clouds. But then something extraordinary happens—one of her imaginary friends shows up in real life. His name is Posey, and he is a totally true imaginary friend.
Posey is not what you would expect. He is bright, bouncy, and full of surprises. He can only be seen by Daisy, which creates all kinds of hilarious situations at school and at home. Together, Daisy and Posey discover the World of Make-Believe, a magical place where everything Daisy has ever imagined comes to life. With charming black-and-white illustrations by Genevieve Santos scattered throughout, this first book in the Daisy Dreamer series is a joyful celebration of creativity, friendship, and the power of believing in things nobody else can see.
Available at Popular bookstores, Kinokuniya, and the Singapore National Library.
Why We Recommend This Book
For A1-level readers (Grade 2), Daisy Dreamer is a perfect choice for three reasons.
First, it is pure fun—and that matters enormously at this age. Children who enjoy reading become lifelong readers. Daisy's wild imagination and Posey's antics keep kids laughing and turning pages, which builds the reading stamina they need for longer books later.
Second, the fantasy elements spark creative thinking, a skill UWC's curriculum values deeply. After reading about the World of Make-Believe, children naturally want to write and draw their own imaginary worlds—connecting reading to creative expression.
Third, the book explores friendship and what it means to be different. Daisy does not fit the mold, and the story celebrates that. For children in Singapore's international schools who come from many different backgrounds, that message of embracing uniqueness is both relevant and reassuring.
Reading Level Guide
Building foundations. Pre-A1 readers will love the illustrations and can follow along as a read-aloud, chapter by chapter.
Perfect difficulty. Playful language and short chapters make this an exciting first chapter-book experience.
Comfortable read at A2. A breezy, enjoyable book that kids can finish in one sitting and then explore the rest of the series.
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