There Is Not Usually a Hole by Daisy Hirst
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“Adorable … spectacular … funny” Guardian on Daisy Hirst’s books
If you saw a hole in the ground and a banana popped out of it, would you go in and explore?
A quirky, fun and surreal picture book about the tricky business of sharing, surprising new friendships and snacks for all curious little adventurers, from the creator of the internationally successful Natalie & Alphonse series.
Betsy and 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.
Next, Philippa disappears down the hole – so Betsy has to go and find her!
About the Author: Daisy Hirst is the award-winning author-illustrator of the Natalie and Alphonse picture book series which has sold into over 12 different languages worldwide. She is also the creator of Get Real, Mallory!Hilda and the Runaway Baby; and The Girl with the Parrot on Her Head, which was awarded an Ezra Jack Keats Honor and shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize. Daisy has also made a series of baby & toddler Monster books, with Monster Food having been selected by Scottish BookTrust. Daisy lives in London and you can find her on Instagram as @Deenface.
12 Feb 2026
Additional information
| Format | Paperback / softback |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage) |
| Readership Level | Children / Juvenile |
| ISBN | 9781529526363 |
| Author | Daisy Hirst |
| Publication Date | 12 Feb 2026 |
There Is Not Usually a Hole by Daisy Hirst ISBN 9781529526363