Look inside!

Watch author Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic read Daphne Draws Data (to the right). She also answers viewer questions in this recorded livestream.


Below, you’ll find a sampling of pages from the book, including two pages from the Glossary of Graphs.

Praise for Daphne Draws Data

More praise for Daphne Draws Data

Daphne Draws Data was a hit with my 4th grade students!  The variety of graphs, in imaginative and engaging contexts, opened their eyes to the purposes and possibilities of storytelling with data. The story and the glossary inspired us to conduct several graphing activities in class. This book is a fantastic resource for educators looking to introduce young learners to the world of data visualization.”

Kelley, 4th grade teacher

“This book has something to teach everyone, kids and parents alike, all wrapped up in a fun story!”

– Herryn, communications professional and mom of kids ages 8, 11, and 13

“Cole introduces the importance of data storytelling to the next generation through a clever adventure and fun characters. Great for readers of all ages—I loved it!”

– Elizabeth, university instructor and mom of kids ages 1, 5, and 7

“I like Daphne’s adventures and how she helps others. I learned about data and graphs, like what a scatterplot is. I think my friends will like this book, too—and not just because my mom wrote it!”

– Dorian, age 9


“Daphne Draws Data is a delightful and innovative approach to introducing young minds to the world of data visualization and storytelling. Through Daphne's engaging escapades, children are not just learning about charts and graphs but are also being equipped with the foundational skills of data storytelling. This book is a fantastic resource for sparking curiosity and understanding in the next generation of data enthusiasts.”

– Lisa, university instructor and grandmother of kids ages 4 and 2

“If you are an educator looking for a way to help your students understand data, Cole does an excellent job of taking this abstract concept and bringing it down to a kid's level. When teaching math to elementary students, start off with these stories. The kids will find them humorous and it will give you, the teacher, better ideas for how to provide hands-on data collection experiences.”

– Chris, teacher at International American School (preK–12th grade)