Daisy the barn cat has always felt the pull of the woods behind the farm. One golden morning, with her tail held high, she slips past the fence and ventures deep into whispering pines. Her first friend is a thoughtful owl. With gentle riddles who hints at something wondrous waiting beyond the big trees.A little farther, a turtle patiently carries Daisy across a trickling creek on his shell - and teaches her that slow and steady help can go far.In the forest's heart she meets a rabbit who knows exactly where Daisy can hide and rest, safely out of sight.Before she makes it to the secret garden, Daisy meets a baby fox who she helps to save from a hawk. In that moment, Daisy realizes friendship is the most powerful garden of all.Guided by her new friends, she discovers an opening where the secret garden comes into sight. The garden is bursting with wildflowers, berries and is a sunlit wonder. Daisy curls up in the middle of the garden, content at last - but now, with friends she can visit any day. A simple twist on the secret garden, Daisy's journey celebrates curiosity, courage, and community in nature - and appealing to young readers who will recognize the restorative magic of green spaces and friendship.