Most Popular Books by Lucy Cousins

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 pond, some dead wood, or gorgeous green leaves—they discover it’s underfoot, near traffic, or otherwise not safe. Will these four friends ever find a good place? Lucy Cousins brings her bold artwork and endearing characters to an inviting story that leads to a dazzling conclusion, showing children that even in an urban environment, encouraging wildlife and natural ecosystems can create a healthy and beautiful habitat for all of us.

Little Fish has all sorts of fishy friends in his underwater home, but loves one of them most of all.

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.

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 it?

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 trunk comes in handy, and in the relay race, Maisy and Charley run as fast as they can. Last of all comes a great big game of tug-of-war, where both teams fall down laughing at the end!

"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 they teach Dog a lesson — and remind him of what it means to be a best friend?

"Maisy is confident and acquainted with the routines of preschool. She clearly has no separation issues. . . . As always, Cousins’s bright color illustrations are simple and appealing." – School Library Journal In a bright, full-size storybook full of familiar scenes, this child-friendly look at a day in the life of a preschooler is one that both newcomers and seasoned pros will be happy to share.

“Captivating to little eyes. . . . Maisy’s next adventure introduces early STEM concepts in an entertaining package.” —School Library Journal Hooray! Maisy is packed up and ready to go on a nature walk. After meeting at the park entrance, she and her pals are surprised to see how many plants and animals live at the pond, from lily pads to ducks to ladybugs, tadpoles to fish to dragonflies. When they head into the woods, they find the animals shy—is that a deer, or maybe a fox? Looking closely at leaves and under logs helps in spotting smaller creatures like ants and earthworms. And when birds call high in the trees, Maisy uses binoculars to get a better look. Whether little ones on their first nature adventure or seasoned hikers, readers will be happy to share their experience with their favorite mouse and her pals.

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 inside the picture looks blurry. Oh dear! Luckily, Dr. Flamingo is there to take care of her, with a special machine that looks inside her eyes and some big funny glasses with dials that let Ella see everything clearly. Best of all, she gets to pick out some yellow-framed glasses, and Maisy finds some snazzy red sunglasses of her own. With Lucy Cousins’s trademark brilliant colors and cheery characters, this twenty-third First Experiences story is ideal for reassuring little ones ahead of their first visit to the eye doctor.

Discover how kindness makes Maisy''s world go around--and pick up a few ideas for spreading some joy. Join Maisy and her pals as they explore everyday acts of kindness--from sharing toys to making cards or gifts, nurturing animals to caring for the environment, looking out for one another to taking care of themselves! Bold, bright, and buoyant, Maisy''s oversize celebration of kindness will catch the eyes and hearts of everyone from loyal followers to new friends, while making an inspiring addition to the shelves of little ones and their parents, caregivers, and teachers.

Five in the tent! A camping trip with Maisy turns into a slapstick comedy of errors in this hilarious picture-book adventure (ages 2-5). When Maisy sets off to go camping in the country, it’s only natural that all her friends come along, too. But they soon find that pitching a tent is not an easy thing to do. Even if they do manage to keep the tent up, there’s the matter of fitting them all in -- Maisy, Charley, Cyril, Tallulah, and finally, the huge elephant, Eddie. What a squeezy squish-squash! Good night, campers! Uh-oh-what’s that popping sound?

“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 take in a feast for the senses: dramatic flashing lights, colorful costumes, amazing songs, and lots of exciting characters. From the rise of the curtain through intermission (and snacks) to a standing ovation at the end, Maisy takes her fans on a trip to the theater that makes a new experience familiar and fun.

When Maisy''s friends gather at her house for a Christmas Eve celebration, they realize that Eddie the elephant is missing.

Surprise! A must-have birthday story for party-going Maisy fans everywhere. Maisy has gotten up very early because today is her birthday, and she is excited. But there’s no mail! Did everyone forget? And why is Charley’s house so dark and quiet? Surprise! Every small child who has ever felt the thrill (or trepidation) of birthday anticipation will want an invitation to this fete full of games, treats, cards, presents, and, of course, Maisy’s good friends. Best of all is a big birthday cake with candles to blow out while making a wish! This First Experiences story is sure to make birthday surprises a welcome adventure for both seasoned partiers and first-time celebrants.

With Little Red Riding Hood leading the pack, Lucy Cousins retells three favorite fairy tales in all their original power, with a spare text and bold art exuding her cheerful wit. “Grandmother, what big teeth you have.” “All the better to eat you with, my dear!” An impressively hungry (and soon-dispatched) wolf. A clever and well-housed little pig. Helpful neighbors feasting on the, well, vegetable of their labors. From best-selling, award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Cousins, here are three classic children’s tales—"Little Red Riding Hood," "The Three Little Pigs," and "The Enormous Turnip"—showcased together in one rousing volume. These well-loved stories take on new energy as Lucy Cousins brings them to vivid life in a not-to-be-missed collection.

Maisy''s stand-up, fold-out carousel house and garden now has a second floor, more toys, a bath, Maisy''s friends, and a garden complete with toys and flowers.

Spending Chinese New Year with her friend Tiger, Maisy learns about traditional symbols, shares a delicious cultural feast and exchanges lucky red hongbao envelopes before listening to a story about the holiday and staying up late to watch a fireworks display.

The acclaimed creator of the Maisy series and other popular children''s books revamps eight classic stories, from Little Red Riding Hood to The Musicians of Bremen, retaining all the emotion and humor from the original fairy tales.

Ducky Duckling has a rainy day adventure, but when the rain stops he feels sad.

Maisy goes to the library in search of a book about fish and a quiet place in which to read it.

At the end of a busy day, Maisy says goodbye to her friends and takes Panda inside to get ready for bed.

“Take the plunge with Maisy and her friends as they splash and wade through their first swimming lesson.” — Kirkus Reviews Today Maisy and her friends are going swimming for the first time. Eddie is a natural, but Maisy and Tallulah get into the pool slowly—ooh, it’s freezing! But soon they are kicking and floating and even blowing bubbles with the rest. Whether water-shy or raring to go, young readers will relate to Maisy as she learns to make a splash!

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Make up your own story! A clever (and wonderfully portable) book with a pop-up play scene and press-out pieces sure to spark little ones’ imaginations. It’s time for school! Maisy and her friends play with building blocks, practice their counting, and sit down for storytime. A pop-up classroom scene waits at the end of the book with paper press-outs of Maisy and her pals. Kids will relish the chance to play teacher and decide the lessons, all the while putting their imaginations to the test and learning about the routines that make up a day at school.

These charming storybooks depict favorite episodes from Maisy''s popular TV show. Each book contains a familiar, everyday adventure: riding the bus, taking a bath, dressing up, or taking a dip in the pool. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Preschoolers'' favorite books are Maisy books! These tiny board books feature all the things that Maisy—and every preschooler—loves best. Toys, clothes, animals, and more—Maisy’s world is a delightful place indeed, and everything that makes it special is all right here in a size just right for tiny hands.

Learn with Maisy! This brilliant tabbed board book features fun, themed pages covering common objects children encounter on a day out. With bright and bold tabs and pictures, as well as clear labels, this book is perfect for little ones'' language development! It''s time to learn with Maisy! Join Maisy on her day out! From the beach to the park to a birthday party, there are so many fun things to spot and say. Each page is themed around different things children encounter outside, and all the objects are clearly labelled to help develop language and deepen understanding of the world. The bold and bright tabs make it easy for little ones to locate their favourite pages again and again!

By lifting flaps and pulling tabs the reader shares a young mouse''s experiences at school.

It''s time to learn with Maisy! This brilliant tabbed board book features fun themed pages exploring amazing creatures around the world. Join Maisy as she investigates intriguing insects, birds, mammals, and fish. Each spread focuses on a different habitat — desert, arctic, mountain, savanna, ocean, jungle, and farm — and depicts some of the animals that can be found there. Bright, colorful, clearly labeled illustrations help build young children’s vocabulary and understanding of the various animals, while easy-to-use tabs let them find their favorite pages again and again.

Maisy’s packing her bags and setting off on a fun vacation in a story that’s perfect for young children making a trip away from home. How exciting! Maisy has put her sun hat, pajamas, toothbrush, and camera into a bag, and she’s off to the train station with Panda and Cyril. They’re headed for the seashore, but getting there is only half the fun. Coloring and snacks help pass the time on the ride to the beach, where Maisy can’t wait to swim, collect seashells, build sand castles, and lots more. At nighttime it feels special to go to bed in a hotel knowing that tomorrow another vacation day awaits.

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. (Age 2-5). Maisy''s friend Charley has a wobbly 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 their toothy friend to the dentist’s office, where they make some fun discoveries: a twirly chair that goes up and down, a special cup to spit in, and a proper tooth-brushing demonstration. Charley gets an x-ray, a smiley button, and a book to take home, but what will happen with his wobbly tooth?

Fifty-three Mother Goose rhymes spring to life in this jazzy, pizzazy collection, boldly illustrated by Lucy Cousins. Inside you''ll find all the classics, including "Humpty Dumpty", "Old King Cole", "Hey, Diddle Diddle", "Wee Willie Winkie", and more. Simply and vibrantly designed, these old favorites will delight eyes and ears alike!

Maisy the mouse sees one ladybug, two flowers, three buckles, and more.