New Releases by Lucy Cousins

“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, they find the animals shy—is that a deer, or maybe a fox? Looking closely at leaves and under logs helps in spotting smaller creatures like ants and earthworms. And when birds call high in the trees, Maisy uses binoculars to get a better look. Whether little ones on their first nature adventure or seasoned hikers, readers will be happy to share their experience with their favorite mouse and her pals.

“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 take in a feast for the senses: dramatic flashing lights, colorful costumes, amazing songs, and lots of exciting characters. From the rise of the curtain through intermission (and snacks) to a standing ovation at the end, Maisy takes her fans on a trip to the theater that makes a new experience familiar and fun.

Surprise! A must-have birthday story for party-going Maisy fans everywhere. Maisy has gotten up very early because today is her birthday, and she is excited. But there’s no mail! Did everyone forget? And why is Charley’s house so dark and quiet? Surprise! Every small child who has ever felt the thrill (or trepidation) of birthday anticipation will want an invitation to this fete full of games, treats, cards, presents, and, of course, Maisy’s good friends. Best of all is a big birthday cake with candles to blow out while making a wish! This First Experiences story is sure to make birthday surprises a welcome adventure for both seasoned partiers and first-time celebrants.

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.

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 inside the picture looks blurry. Oh dear! Luckily, Dr. Flamingo is there to take care of her, with a special machine that looks inside her eyes and some big funny glasses with dials that let Ella see everything clearly. Best of all, she gets to pick out some yellow-framed glasses, and Maisy finds some snazzy red sunglasses of her own. With Lucy Cousins’s trademark brilliant colors and cheery characters, this twenty-third First Experiences story is ideal for reassuring little ones ahead of their first visit to the eye doctor.

Discover how kindness makes Maisy''s world go around--and pick up a few ideas for spreading some joy. Join Maisy and her pals as they explore everyday acts of kindness--from sharing toys to making cards or gifts, nurturing animals to caring for the environment, looking out for one another to taking care of themselves! Bold, bright, and buoyant, Maisy''s oversize celebration of kindness will catch the eyes and hearts of everyone from loyal followers to new friends, while making an inspiring addition to the shelves of little ones and their parents, caregivers, and teachers.

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 wiggly 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 Charley 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 wiggly tooth?

"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."--

What kind of work does Maisy want to do? Bold, enticing pictures and words inside a handy tabbed board book help babies and toddlers make language connections. Does Maisy want to work as a firefighter? Turn the tab marked with a fire hose and find all the exciting gear that comes with the job. Would the friendly mouse make a good train conductor? Find the train-engine tab and get ready to name all the things that go with the trade. From a hospital to a construction site to a sports arena, from a cement mixer to a fire helmet to a soccer ball, little ones will find many things to recognize and discover as they have fun learning first words with Maisy.

Four insects set out to find the perfect home.

"A joyous spirit pervades this picture book and its fallible yet lovable protagonist." — Booklist (starred review) "I win! I’m the best!" Dog boasts. He can run faster than Mole, dig better than Goose, swim faster than Donkey, and he’s much bigger than Ladybug. He wins! Unfortunately, Dog’s nonstop bragging is starting to make his friends feel kind of sad. But what if they mixed things up and looked at them differently? Could they teach Dog a lesson — and remind him of what it means to be a best friend?

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!

It''s time to learn with Maisy! This brilliant tabbed board book features fun, themed pages exploring incredible creatures from around the globe. Join Maisy as she spots amazing insects and birds, mammals and fish. Each spread is themed around different habitats including desert, Arctic, mountains, savannah, ocean, jungle, garden and farm. With bright, colourful, clearly labelled pictures to help broaden vocabulary and understanding and bold, easy-to-use tabs which are perfect for helping little ones to locate their favourite pages again and again. Early learning is so much fun!

It''s time to learn with Maisy! This brilliant tabbed board book features fun, themed pages covering key words to help the very young take their first steps in to the world of science. Join Maisy as she investigates the world around her. Each spread is themed around different early science concepts; weather, changing seasons, plants and insects, growing, life cycles, parts of the body, textures, sounds and electricity. With bright, colourful, clearly labelled pictures to help broaden vocabulary and understanding and bold, easy-to-use tabs which are perfect for helping little ones to locate their favourite pages again and again. Early learning is so much fun!

Maisy''s building her friend a house, and you can join in! With easy-to-use pull, slide and play tabs on every spread, little ones will love this interactive building adventure. Brrrm! Brrrm! Beep! Beep! Maisy and her friends are building a house for Ella! Pull, slide and play with the tabs to pour in the rubble, mix the cement, swing the crane and paint Ella''s beautiful new home. A delightful story about teamwork with exciting, interactive spreads, ideal for imaginative play!

Red fish, purple shells, green seaweed — there are so many colors to find with Little Fish in this deep-sea delight from Lucy Cousins. Little Fish is off on a fun, rhyming adventure underwater, spotting colors along the way: blue fish, yellow coral, maybe even a pink seahorse. The bright orange star of Hooray for Fish! loves swimming in the sea, and little ones will love looking at and learning colors in this sturdy board book from the creator of Maisy.

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.

Learn with Maisy! This brilliant tabbed board book features fun, themed pages covering common objects children encounter on a day out. With bright and bold tabs and pictures, as well as clear labels, this book is perfect for little ones'' language development! It''s time to learn with Maisy! Join Maisy on her day out! From the beach to the park to a birthday party, there are so many fun things to spot and say. Each page is themed around different things children encounter outside, and all the objects are clearly labelled to help develop language and deepen understanding of the world. The bold and bright tabs make it easy for little ones to locate their favourite pages again and again!

We’re keeping tabs on Maisy! Explore the many things in her world with this tabbed board book that babies and toddlers will love. What kinds of things does Maisy see when she goes outside? Turn to the tab with a soccer ball on it to find the park, with swings and a skateboard. The tab with a chicken on it takes you to Maisy’s favorite farm, with a horse, a sheep, and more. There’s so much to explore on the beach and in the sea, on sunny days and rainy ones, on trains and in fire engines and all sorts of things that go. Naming everyday things is always more fun with Maisy leading the way!

We’re keeping tabs on Maisy! Explore the many things in her world with this tabbed board book that babies and toddlers will love. Wondering what toys Maisy likes to play with at home? Just look for the tab that shows a puzzle piece and turn straight to the page. Who are Maisy’s favorite pets? Find the tab with a fish on it and discover some animals both expected and surprising. From Maisy’s living room (look out for the cactus!) to her bathroom, whether she’s eating or making music or dressing up, the names and pictures of things in Maisy’s house will be delightfully familiar to little readers.

Ducky Duckling has a rainy day adventure, but when the rain stops he feels sad.

What''s it like to travel by plane for the first time? Little flyers are in good company with Maisy leading the way. From buckling seat belts to arriving in a whole new place, flying is more fun with a friend like Maisy on board. Full color.

Whether driving over land or sailing across the sea, Maisy takes her friends all over the place in two shaped board books. It’s a beautiful, sunny day, and Maisy knows just how to spend it — at the beach with her friends! Maisy arrives with her bus to pick up her pals. Cyril has food for the picnic, and Tallulah brings her pink float. After Charley and Eddie squeeze on board, it won’t be long at all until they’re at the seaside!

Illustrations and rhyming text invite readers to imagine themselves as brilliant birds.

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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!

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