Books with author Lucy Cousins

Whether driving over land or sailing across the sea, Maisy takes her friends all over the place in two shaped board books.Today is the perfect day to go sailing in Maisy’s boat! When Maisy and Charley stop at the blue lagoon for fishing and snorkeling, how many colorful fish will Maisy see under the water? What surprise will Charley catch on his fishing line? What an adventure out on the waves! Three cheers for Captain Maisy!

“Vividly colorful and delightful fun. . . . Entertaining the youngest of readers with panache.” — Kirkus ReviewsJazzy the lemur and Mama JoJo love to play hide-and-seek in the jungle. As little readers help search for Jazzy — lured by die-cut windows showing glimpses of what’s to come — they also explore a bold new world full of vivid tropical colors and lively jungle creatures. Die-cut, shaped pages lead the way to a double gatefold at the end, encompassing all the animals of the jungle.

It’s carnival time for Maisy and her friends! Join the group for rides and games in a novelty adventure boasting a spinning pop-up Ferris wheel.Come one, come all, and take in the bright colors and excitement of a day at the fair with Maisy and her pals. Just pull a tab or spin a wheel to make the bumper cars bump (bash! crash! ), see the friends having fun on the bouncy castle (up! down! ), or set the roller coaster in motion (screeeeaaammm! ). But nothing compares to the giant, interactive 3D Ferris wheel just waiting to spring to life on the final spread!

From woolly mammoths to rocket ships, the marvels of a museum are more fun to explore when Maisy leads the way.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.Today Maisy is going to the wedding of her friends Penguin and Ostrich, so she needs to put on a fancy outfit. She can’t wait! When she arrives at the wedding, there are beautiful flowers, lots of gifts, and many people. As music plays, the bride walks down the aisle, then the happy couple exchange their vows while everyone cheers. Afterward, there’s confetti to toss, food to eat, a speech to hear, a band to dance to, and a bouquet to be thrown. Now who do you think will catch it?

Maisy and her friend Eddie need to cool off — but it takes a lot of lemonade to satisfy a thirsty elephant!Mmmmm. In Maisy Makes Lemonade, it’s a hot day, and Maisy is having a nice cold drink. Eddie is hot, too, but it takes a lot of lemonade to satisfy this thirsty friend. Not to worry — Maisy goes out to the garden and, with a boost from Eddie, picks some fresh lemons. Together they stir in some water and sugar, and there! A pitcher of refreshing lemonade. Now she just needs to go get some cups — but what is that slurping noise? Good thing they made enough for an elephant!

Maisy and her friends set sail for a swashbuckling adventure in this delightful pop-up-and-play book featuring a 3-D pirate ship.Ahoy, me hearties! Hoist the sails and put out to sea with Maisy and her pirate crew. Join the favorite mouse and her friends as they follow a treasure map, sail alongside dolphins, and practice sword fighting. Removable play pieces depicting all the characters in their buccaneer garb make the exciting pop-up pirate ship perfect for interactive imaginative play. A handy pocket stores all the play pieces when the voyage ends.

It’s the biggest-ever Maisy book! Look to Lucy Cousins’s beloved mouse for the final word on making learning fun.Open the cover and enter Maisy’s amazing world of words! This mega-Maisy book is bursting with pictures and first words perfectly suited to a preschooler’s brand-new interests, from friends to farm animals, favorite toys to things that go. Sixty-four pages, twenty-five fabulous flaps, and more than 300 wonderful words combine in a colorful, can’t-put-down collection from award-winning artist Lucy Cousins.

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 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?Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 3/10/2009Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 2 and Up

Maisy's plan to have a quiet read is put to the challenge by her giggling friends in this ode to the pleasures of the local library (ages 2-5).Maisy likes going to the library.She loves to read a book in a nice, quiet place.Today, Maisy wants to read a book about fish, but she can only find books about birds or tigers. So she explores some of the other things to do in the library, like using the computer, making copies, listening to music, or looking at fish in the aquarium. Aha! Finally Maisy finds a sparkly book all about fish. But just as she settles into a corner to read, along come Cyril, Tallulah, Eddie, and Ostrich -- and they all have noisier activities on their minds!

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.