Most Popular Books by Lucy Cousins

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.

Flaps and tabs allow readers to find hidden objects and animals or to see them move.

“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.

Follow Maisy and her friends as they use a variety of vehicles to get to where they are going.

Maisy and her friends use their imaginations at the bookstore.

Snow, rain or sun, Maisy always has fun. This work contains pops and pull-tabs, and a fun text.

Doctor Maisy helps Panda when he is sick, but who will help Maisy? In Doctor Maisy, Maisy and Tallulah play hospital. Poor Panda is sick, but feels much better with Doctor Maisy in charge. When it’s Maisy’s turn to need help, Nurse Tallulah comes to the rescue!

A bestselling picture book, brought to life with an animated DVD! This bright and colourful retelling of one of the best-loved of all bible stories is perfect for even the youngest child. Walker Books have collaborated with King Rollo Films to create this gently animated DVD packaged together with the classic picture book. Read by Adjoa Andoh (Casualty, Doctor Who), with specially composed music, this is an innovative combination that will delight and entertain young viewers again and again.

"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.

By pulling tabs and lifting flaps, the reader can help Maisy the mouse wrap presents, open cards, and decorate her house for Christmas. Trimmed in foil and twinkling from beginning to end with festive surprises, Merry Christmas, Maisy captures the joys and simple pleasures of the season. Full color.

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 tales—Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, and The Little Red Hen—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.

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 arriving in a whole new wonderful place, flying is more fun with a friend like Maisy on board.

Maisy shows how she loves her friends by making them all feel special. On board pages.

Maisy and her friends are going on a nature walk! Join Maisy at her local park as she visits the pond, the wildflower garden, and the woods---and has a picnic!

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!

This is a bright and irresistible picture book about the effect a new baby has on family life. It reveals the impact the baby has on the family through the eyes of an older sibling.

Maisy and her friends enjoy a game of soccer.

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A lift the flap book for hide and seek.

Help Maisy do her morning chores on the farm — and then join her for a yummy breakfast! Morning is a busy time on Maisy''s farm. In Maisy''s Morning on the Farm, there are chickens and pigs to feed, and the cow to milk. After the chores are finished, there''s just one more thing to do — eat a yummy breakfast!

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

Children find the crayon-bright colors of Lucy Cousin''s artwork irresistible! Now her two newest characters--Katy Cat, a gregarious marmalade kitten, and her friend, Beaky Boo, a quiet cuddly puffin--introduce preschoolers to a medley of basic concepts, including colors, counting, patterns, and animal sounds.

Maisy and her pals discover the magic of the big screen as they go to a movie theater for the first time.

Maisy the mouse makes a very special costume for Tallulah''s costume party.

"Maisy wakes up in the morning to find that it''s snowing--what an exciting surprise! She and her friends bundle up and head to the park to play."--

"From baking to gardening to taking a bath, there''s so much to do in Maisy''s house and garden!"--Page 4 of cover

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Going on her first sleepover, Maisy''s shyness disappears as she and her friends talk, dance, giggle, play games, and eat a tasty supper.

On a hot day, Maisy the beloved mouse shares a nice cold drink with her friend Eddie--but Eddie is so hot, it takes a lot of lemonade to satisfy his thirst. Maisy offers to make a pitcher of lemonade for Eddie, but when she goes to get some cups, she

Maisy and all her friends are on hand to show off their favourite colourful foods, including tasty yellow bananas and some delicious apples. This board book combines bright, vibrant hues with embossing and textures - making learning about colours an exciting, tactile adventure The joyful final spread - a fun-filled picnic scene featuring Maisy and all her favourite friends - ties everything together and recaps all the colours one more time.

Push, slide, and play to help Maisy build her own playhouse! When Maisy has a building project at hand, she doesn’t wait around. Right on the cover of this adorable chunky board book is a bulldozer ready for little hands to pull along. Readers can join the construction crew by unloading a dump truck with the turn of a wheel, sliding a rolling cement mixer, and pushing a crane back and forth. Best of all is the chance to celebrate with Maisy and her pals when Ella’s new home is done. Hurray!

Maisy''s plan to have a quiet read is put to the test by her giggling friends, in this ode to the pleasures of the local library.

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Chart depicts the numbers 1 to 10 with corresponding items.

Join Maisy and friends in a joyful celebration of Chinese New Year.

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?