Lucy Cousins
From woolly mammoths to rocket ships, the marvels of a museum are more fun to explore when Maisy leads the way. (Ages 2-5)
On a rainy-day visit to the museum, Maisy and her friends explore everything from dinosaurs to a moon exhibit, from vintage vehicles to a giant dollhouse to the food exhibit. There's always something new (or old) to see at a museum, and for little readers, it's good to have a friend like Maisy along for the adventure.
What's it like to travel by plane for the first time? Little flyers are in good company with Maisy leading the way.
Maisy is going to visit her friend Ella, and she is taking a plane to get there. She's very excited! Join the mouse as she checks in at the airport, finds her seat (by the window!) and makes some new friends on her flight. From the whoosh at takeoff to waiting in line for the bathroom, from buckling seat belts to
With Goldilocks leading the way, Lucy Cousins retells three favorite fairy tales in all their original power, with a spare text and bold art exuding her cheerful wit.
"Someone's been eating my porridge," said Papa Bear.
An opportunistic little visitor. A billy goat who takes no prisoners. An industrious (and self-preserving) red hen. From best-selling, award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Cousins, here are three classic children's
9) A Good Place
From the creator of Maisy, a joyful picture book with a gentle environmental message finds four insect friends in search of a good place to live.
Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly are looking for somewhere to live. And each has a different want: Bee loves flowers, Ladybug prefers leaves, Beetle is fond of dead wood, and Dragonfly likes ponds. But every time they find what seems like the perfect spot—with beautiful flowers, a tiny
On his first trip to the dentist, Charley gets lots of moral support from Maisy and friends in a full-length story readers will be eager to sink their teeth into.
Maisy's friend Charley has a wiggly tooth! He's going to the dentist for the first time, and he's a little nervous. Luckily, Maisy, Tallulah, Eddie, and Cyril are happy to accompany Charley to the dentist's office, where they make some fun discoveries: a twirly chair that goes
Maisy and her pals discover the magic of the big screen as they go to a movie theater for the first time.
Maisy and her friends are so excited! They're going to see a fun adventure film. With tickets and
snacks at the ready, they scramble for seats and settle in for the movie to begin. Cyril's a little afraid of the dark, but Maisy is happy to hold his hand. When Eddie enthusiastically shouts at the screen, he quickly learns a lesson
12) Maisy Gets a Pet
What is it like to get your first pet? Little Black Cat becomes Maisy's new companion in a purr-fect First Experiences story.
Penguin's cat has had kittens, and they're all so small! Maisy wants to take one home, but which should she choose? One is playful, one is bold, one is soft—but then a little black kitten climbs right onto Maisy's lap and starts to purr. . . . Maisy is eager to learn how to care for her new pet, from
Excitement is in the air as Maisy discovers the fun of going to a wedding with friends.
Maisy can't wait to go to Penguin and Ostrich's wedding and wear a fancy outfit. When she arrives, there are beautiful flowers, lots of gifts, and many people. As music plays, the bride walks down the aisle and the happy couple exchanges vows. Afterward, there's confetti to toss, a band to dance to, and a bouquet to be thrown. Just who might catch
14) I'm the Best
"A joyous spirit pervades this picture book and its fallible yet lovable protagonist." — Booklist (starred review)
"I win! I'm the best!" Dog boasts. He can run faster than Mole, dig better than Goose, swim faster than Donkey, and he's much bigger than Ladybug. He wins! Unfortunately, Dog's nonstop bragging is starting to make his friends feel kind of sad. But what if they mixed things up and looked at them differently? Could
"A new experience is treated in a nonthreatening, encouraging tone for very young readers who might be excited but a bit apprehensive. . . . Maisy and friends are always a delight." — Kirkus Reviews
Today, Maisy and her friends are off to the theater to see a show starring Flora Fantastica! First they line up to show their tickets. After the usher helps them all find their seats, the lights go down, and Maisy and her friends
When Maisy and friends have a special day for races and competitions, it's not about winning or losing — the fun is in playing the games.
Join Maisy and her pals for Field Day! First is the egg-and-spoon race (oops, Eddie's egg is a little too wobbly). No problem, there are lots more games to play — a wheelbarrow race, a three-legged race, and even a get-dressed-up-silly race. When it's time to play ringtoss, Eddie's
Come along with Maisy for her first-ever eye test in a delightful story sure to help make this a rosy experience for little patients.
When Maisy's friend Ella has trouble seeing numbers on the board at preschool, the two go together to Dr. Flamingo the optometrist's office to have their eyes tested. Pirate Maisy has fun wearing an eyepatch and naming all the things she can see in a picture on the wall. But when it's Ella's turn, everything