There Is Not Usually a Hole

Author: Daisy Hirst

Adventure stories (Children's / Teenage)

Published on 12 February 2026 by Walker Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 32 pages
215 x 260 x 5 | 164g

'Adorable ... spectacular ... funny' Guardian on Daisy Hirst's booksIf 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!