Lucy Cousins
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
Join Maisy and friends in a celebration of Chinese New Year in this joyous paperback featuring an eye-catching poster.
Tomorrow is Chinese New Year, and Maisy's friend Tiger is coming home for the occasion with some beautiful gifts in tow. Hooray! Maisy has asked all her friends to her house to celebrate with a delicious feast, and Penguin and Ostrich are handing out lucky red packets with money inside. Now it's time for Tiger to tell
23) Maisy dresses up
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
"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
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
"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,
Get energetic with Maisy on her very first sports day! Ready, steady, go!
A story of experiencing sports day for the first time from the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins. And they're off! Maisy and friends all join in for sporty fun and Ostrich referees – there is a red team and a blue team. The competitions include an egg-and-spoon race, a wheelbarrow race, a sack race, a relay race, a three-legged race and even a get-dressed-up-silly
Wow, look at the crowd! Maisy and friends play a rousing game of soccer in a read-aloud sure to have aspiring little players cheering.
Maisy and her friends can't wait to play soccer! Maisy puts on her uniform, laces up her sneakers, and heads to the field. Charlie, Tallulah, and Dotty are on the blue team, while Maisy, Cyril, and Eddie are on the red. Let's play! Soon enough the game heats up, with plenty of action, excitement, and
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
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
38) 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
"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
It's a snow day today—and Maisy and friends are going outside! A First Experiences story celebrates the everyday pleasures of the season.
One day Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it's snowing! After putting on her coat, scarf, and gloves, she heads outside, where everything looks beautiful covered in snow, even if it's cold. Brrr! In the park, Eddie and Cyril are catching snowflakes on their tongues, while Charley