In "Lazy Daisy, Cranky Frankie: Bedtime on the Farm" by Mary Ellen Jordan, readers are introduced to two lovable animal characters who embody different personalities. Daisy, the carefree and easygoing calf, is slow to settle down for the night, while Frankie, the irritable sheep, struggles to find comfort as bedtime approaches. Their amusing interactions highlight the challenges of a farm routine, filled with playful antics and relatable frustrations. As the night unfolds, the story emphasizes the importance of friendship, understanding, and the simple joys of farm life, making it a delightful bedtime read for young children. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book was published in 2013 by Albert Whitman & Company .

Mary Ellen Jordan's writing for adults has been widely acclaimed. She is the author of the memoir, Balanda: My Year in Arnhem Land (A+U, 2005) which was shortlisted for a number of major literary awards, including the National Biography Prize and the Melbourne Prize for Literature. Her essays have appeared in numerous publications including two volumes of Best Australian Essays. This is her first book for children. Andrew Weldon is a widely published cartoonist and children's author. His books include Clever Trevor's Stupendous Inventions and The Kid with the Amazing Head as well as his two cartoon collections, I'm so sorry little man I thought you were a hand-puppet (A+U 2002) and If you weren't a hedgehog. If I weren't a haemophiliac. (A+U 2006). Andrew and Mary Ellen's daughter Seraphina is an avid reader of picture story books.