Books with author Lucy Cousins

Maisy zooms with her friends in a shaped board book loaded with preschooler appeal.Ready, set, go! Maisy loves her new race car—and today she and her friends are having a race. Everyone lines up, and Maisy zooms out in front—vroom! But wait! What’s up ahead? Slow down, everybody! That’s Tortoise crossing the track! Once the race is back on, Tallulah takes the lead, and she’s going really fast. But is she going fast enough to win the race?

Little armchair travelers will be happy to join Maisy and friends on a whirlwind tour of the big city of London.It’s Maisy’s first trip to London! There are so many places to see, and so many ways to travel. Maisy and her friends visit lots of important places, like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London. To get around, she and her pals ride a double-decker bus and a water taxi and even squeeze into an underground train! Of course, no sightseeing trip would be complete without taking lots of photos. This friendly introduction to a great city is perfect for little Maisy fans everywhere.

How do Maisy and her friends get where they're going? This lift-the-flap surprise books let readers look at clues to help them guess — then lift a flap and find out for sure.HOW WILL YOU GET THERE, MAISY? Maisy and her friends are always on the go — but how do they get there? How will Maisy get to the airport if there's a propellor and goggles involved? How will Charley get to the farm using horseshoes and saddle? And how will Ostrich get to the fire station with a hose and ladder in tow?

Beware — these fairy tales are not for the faint of heart! Maisy creator Lucy Cousins shifts gears to retell her favorites with vivid, rousing illustrations.Eight classic stories take on new energy as Lucy Cousins ramps up her artwork. In this bold, funny, and unflinching collection, the beloved author-illustrator retains all the emotion and humor of the original fairy tales: the heroes are courageous, the villains are horrible, and the children are tasty. With her sly, simple language and vibrant illustrations, even the scariest fiends become the stuff of shared hilarity and shivery thrills.

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.Maisy and her friends are headed to the farm! Join her as she drives a tractor through the fields, gathers eggs from the henhouse, and milks a cow. But the farmyard fun doesn’t stop there: a pop-up play scene at the back of the book has press-out pieces of Maisy, Cyril, and their new farm animal friends, along with a red barn awaiting hours of play as little ones imagine life on the farm.

The perfect prescription for preschoolers who may be visiting the hospital — and a healthy story-time choice for Maisy’s loyal fans.One day as Maisy is bouncing on her trampoline, she bounces a LITTLE too high. Oh, no! What will happen after she falls and hurts her leg? Maisy’s friend Charley goes with her to the hospital, where X-rays, a cast, and an overnight stay ensue. Maisy feels strange to be away from home, but a friendly patient soon helps her feel better. Little readers will be relieved and intrigued to share a memorable — and perhaps familiar — experience with Maisy.

"A sweet evening serenade for toddlers. . . .Cousins branches out in a more poetic direction." — Kirkus ReviewsMaisy and her friends have had a long day of play, and now the sun is setting, making pretty colors in the sky. Soon it’s time for the sleepy mouse to sing and read to Panda, snuggle in her cozy bed, and bask in the comforts of bedtime. What better way for young children to end their day than with a "sweet dreams" from Maisy?

Exciting, impressive; the perfect gift! This stand-up, fold-out, carousel now has a second floor, more toys, a bath, Malsy's friends, plus a colourful garden. There's so much for Maisy and her friends to do - dressing, dancing, cooking, having a picnic, riding a trike, gardening, watering, playing hide and seek, tidying up, having a bath...and finally going to bed, with Panda. This book offers endless scope for imaginative play with press-out figures of Maisy, Tallulah, Cyril and Charlie and over 40 press-out toys, plus more than fifteen flaps for little hands to explore...perfect for curious toddlers. A pull-out booklet full of suggested activities is also included.

Whether in the bath, at the table, or on the go, the youngest sea explorers will love visiting Little Fish with this alluring waterproof edition.Hello, I am Little Fish, happy as can be.I love to splash and splish.Come and swim with me!Join Little Fish and friends as they dip and dive beneath the sea. Red Fish flips and flaps. Yellow Fish swirls and twirls. Can you imagine what Mommy Fish does? Soft, squishy, and sturdy, this waterproof, wipe-clean book is perfect for babies and toddlers at bath time, high-chair time, or anytime.