Books with author Lucy Cousins

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's fun and familiar world reflects favorite TV episodes—and the lively adventures young children have every day.One of four adventures familiar to children who watch Maisy on TV, in MAISY MAKES GINGERBREAD, Maisy and her friends mix, roll, cut, and bake gingerbread. As always, toddlers, preschoolers, and parents will find the ordinary extraordinary with Maisy!

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.

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!

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 chores like changing its water and cleaning its litter to games like dangling a string or shining a light beam around on the floor for it to chase. Little fans with new pets in the offing will find themselves well prepared with the obliging Maisy leading the way.

La primera amiga de todos los niños! This classic Maisy toddler title is available in a dual Spanish-English edition.Young children are invited to meet Maisy’s favorite animals, check out her wardrobe, see what’s on her menu, and peek at what she has in her toy box — all through vibrant, toddler-friendly illustrations by Lucy Cousins identified in both Spanish and English.

Maisy is on vacation, and she’s sending mail to all her friends! Readers will be thrilled to open her letters and find surprises inside.Join Maisy on an exciting journey as she travels through the mountains, visits a market, rows a boat along the river, has fun at a fair, and relaxes on the beach. As part of each adventure, Maisy sends a letter to a friend — and to her fans! Included are six real envelopes containing postcards, games, souvenirs, and more.

Spin the spinner and see if you're a winner with this bright, bold book of simple, lively games. One more way to be crazy for Maisy!Let the games begin! Join Maisy and her friends in a mad dash around the supermarket, collect the gold crowns in a terrific treasure hunt, and race for the finish line in a totally grand Grand Prix. With its built-in spinner and a selection of game pieces, MAISY'S FIRST GAME BOOK has everything preschoolers need to play five fantastic, fun-packed board games, Maisy-style.

"A book that’s certain to make an impressive splash, whether read to one youngster or an entire storytime circle." —- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYPaddle along with Little Fish on a mesmerizing tour of friends spotty and stripy, happy and gripy, hairy and scary, even curly-whirly and twisty-twirly. From the creator of Maisy comes an undersea riot of color and rhyme — an eye-popping read-aloud sure to have little ones joining the chorus: Hooray for fish!

Enjoy a perennial Maisy classic with this edition of her very first book, first published over twenty-five years ago.Maisy is on her way to the pool for a swim, but before she can get in the water, she needs to change out of her heavy winter clothes! Flaps and pull tabs invite little ones to lend Maisy a hand as she puts on her swimsuit. Then it’s time to go swimming!