Daisy McCray and the Wave of the Day
By (Author) Nicole Miller
Illustrated by Lily Uivel
Mary Egan Publishing
Little Love
7th November 2023
New Zealand
Children
Fiction
Picture books: character books
Paperback
32
Width 210mm, Height 260mm
"When Daisy McCray wandered down to the bay, she carried her surfboard, expecting a wave. But the wind was onshore and the ocean was flat, so Daisy decided to wait on her mat . . ." Daisys eyes are glued to her screen when the tide steals her surfboard. Join the exciting adventure of Daisy McCrays vibrant surfboard as it scoops up everyday beachgoers and pulls into an epic set of waves! But, will Daisy McCray look up from her phone before its too late
Nicole Miller was 'born and bred' in the sunny Bay of Plenty where she grew up eating avocados and kiwifruit. After receiving a Bachelor of Teaching at Waikato University, Nicole spent 5 years travelling and teaching abroad. Now living back in Tauranga she enjoys writing childrens stories that often address global issues. In 2019, she was finalised for the Joy Cowley award for her manuscript, 'Celia Seagull and the Plastic Sea', which was published by Little Love in 2021 and endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall. Nicole now enjoys balancing part time teaching with family time and her musical interests. On the weekends she loves to spend time in the waves, the snow or hitting the stage.