Right from the title page of The Fast Lane kids will love the extremely cute Daisy the pig as she is pictured in the middle of an extravagant dive; arms outstretched, goggles on, head up and a big smile on her face.
illustrated by Katrin Dreiling
Publisher: Larrikin House
Publication date: 28th April 2026
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Pages: 32
RRP: AU$24.99 (hardcover)
Source: Courtesy of the publisher
Daisy loved to swim. Everyday she swam 100 laps. She always swam in the fast lane. This was her lane, until one morning Frank the Frog splashes in front of her. Frank assures Daisy there is plenty of room for both of them but Daisy doesn't want to share the fast lane.
Daisy was all about being the fastest and when Frank started slowing her down by using the fast lane Daisy was angry. Her anger overtook her enjoyment until she got to know Frank better and he showed her how to have fun at the pool too.
Daisy still likes the fast lane but now she also takes time to have fun, join the picnic and play in the splash pool.
The Fast Lane is such an endearing story. Daisy is all business, training everyday, until she finds that it's okay to stop and have some fun.
The Fast Lane is a charming story that is perfect for children that are all go, go, go. It tells overachievers, in a fun way, that it is okay to simply stop and have some fun.
The story is filled with humour and delight. The underlying message is subtle.
Katrin Dreiling's cartoon style illustrations are simply gorgeous; muted colours that bring the pool and outdoor settings to life. Frank's antics through the illustrations alone will have children laughing.
I love how the illustrations tell a story of their own. Very young children like to open a book and tell stories long before they can actually read and this cute book is perfect for those situations.
I think Frank the Frog needs a book all of his own.
The Fast Lane is my first picture book by Pip Harry and I'll be searching out more of her work.
My rating 4.5 / 5 🐖🐖🐖🐖
Recommended age: 3+ years
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