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  • Bibliography:
    192 Books (2 Series)
  • First Book:
    April 1989
  • Latest Book:
    November 2024
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Full Series List in Order

Maisy

Maisy Goes to the Playground (Sep-1992)
Maisy's Pop-up Playhouse (Sep-1995)
Happy Birthday, Maisy (Oct-1998)
Maisy at the Farm (Oct-1998)
Dress Maisy (Mar-1999)
Maisy's Day (Mar-1999)
Maisy Dresses Up (Aug-1999)
Maisy Makes Gingerbread (Aug-1999)
Maisy's Bedtime (Aug-1999)
Maisy's Pool (Aug-1999)
Maisy Drives the Bus (May-2000)
Maisy Takes a Bath (May-2000)
Maisy at the Beach (Mar-2001)
Maisy at the Fair (Mar-2001)
Maisy Goes Shopping (Mar-2001)
Maisy's Garden (Mar-2001)
Doctor Maisy (Aug-2001)
Maisy's Morning on the Farm (Aug-2001)
Maisy's Farm (Oct-2001)
Maisy Cleans Up (Apr-2002)
Maisy Makes Lemonade (Apr-2002)
Fun with Maisy (Jul-2002)
Maisy Goes to Work (Jul-2002)
Maisy's Easter Egg Hunt Sticker Book (Mar-2003)
Go, Maisy, Go! (Apr-2003)
What Are You Doing, Maisy? (Jul-2003)
Maisy's Rainbow Dream (Sep-2003)
Maisy's Snowy Christmas Eve with CD (Oct-2003)
Maisy's Pirate Treasure Hunt (Jun-2004)
Maisy's Halloween (Aug-2004)
How Will You Get There, Maisy? (Sep-2004)
Is This Maisy's House? (Sep-2004)
At Home with Maisy (2005)
Stop and Go, Maisy! (Feb-2005)
Maisy's Trick-Or-Treat Sticker Book (Jul-2005)
Maisy's Valentine Sticker Book (Jan-2006)
Maisy's First Game Book (Apr-2006)
Maisy, Charley and the Wobbly Tooth (May-2006)
Maisy's Thanksgiving Sticker Book (Aug-2006)
Happy Easter Maisy! (Jan-2007)
Maisy's Amazing Big Book of Words (Jun-2007)
Maisy Goes to the Hospital (Aug-2007)
With Love from Maisy (Dec-2007)
Maisy Goes to School (Aug-2008)
Maisy Goes to the Museum (Aug-2008)
Munch Munch, Maisy (Aug-2008)
Maisy's House and Garden Pop-Up Play Set: A Carousel Play Book (Oct-2008)
Maisy's Fire Engine (Jan-2009)
Maisy's Train (Jan-2009)
Maisy Bakes a Cake (Mar-2009)
Maisy Goes Camping (Mar-2009)
Maisy Goes to the Library (Mar-2009)
Maisy Goes to Preschool (Jun-2009)
Maisy's Snowy Christmas Eve (Sep-2009)
Maisy's Street (Sep-2009)
Sweet Dreams, Maisy (Sep-2009)
Maisy Goes to Nursery (May-2010)
Where Are Maisy's Friends? (Jun-2010)
Where Does Maisy Live? (Jun-2010)
Where Is Maisy? (Jun-2010)
Where Is Maisy's Panda? (Jun-2010)
Maisy Goes to Bed (Sep-2010)
Maisy's Show: A Maisy Pull-The-Tab and Pop-Up Book (Sep-2010)
Maisy Goes Swimming (Jan-2011)
Maisy's Seasons (Mar-2011)
What's the Time, Maisy? (Apr-2011)
Maisy's First Clock (Jun-2011)
Maisy's Wonderful Weather Book (Jun-2011)
Maisy's Amazing Big Book of Learning (Aug-2011)
Maisy's Christmas: Sticker Book (Sep-2011)
Maisy Goes to the City (Dec-2011)
Hop, Skip and Jump, Maisy!: A Maisy First Science Book (Feb-2012)
Maisy's Easter Egg Hunt (Feb-2012)
Maisy's Hide-And-Seek Sticker Book (Mar-2012)
Hop, Skip and Jump, Maisy! (Apr-2012)
Maisy Big, Maisy Small (May-2012)
Maisy Goes on a Sleepover (Jun-2012)
Maisy's Band (Sep-2012)
Merry Christmas, Maisy (Sep-2012)
Maisy Learns to Swim (Feb-2013)
Maisy Grows a Garden (Mar-2013)
Doodle with Maisy (Apr-2013)
Maisy's Fairground (Jun-2013)
Maisy's First Colors (Sep-2013)
Maisy's First Numbers (Sep-2013)
Maisy's Funfair (Oct-2013)
Maisy Goes to the Movies (Feb-2014)
Maisy's World of Animals (Apr-2014)
Maisy Plays Soccer (May-2014)
Maisy's Placemat Doodle Book (May-2014)
Maisy's Castle (Sep-2014)
Maisy's Christmas Tree (Sep-2014)
Count with Maisy, Cheep, Cheep, Cheep! (Feb-2015)
Maisy's Plane (Mar-2015)
Maisy's Tractor (Mar-2015)
Maisy's Birthday Party Sticker Book (Apr-2015)
Maisy's Seaside Adventure Sticker Book (Apr-2015)
Maisy Plays Football (May-2015)
Maisy's Digger (Aug-2015)
Maisy's Race Car (Aug-2015)
Maisy's Racing Car (Aug-2015)
Maisy's Pirate Ship (Sep-2015)
Maisy Goes on a Plane (Oct-2015)
Maisy Goes to London (Mar-2016)
Maisy's Field Day (Mar-2016)
Maisy Goes by Plane (Apr-2016)
Maisy's Christmas Presents (Oct-2016)
Maisy's Moon Landing (Jan-2017)
Maisy Goes to the Local Bookstore (Mar-2017)
Maisy Goes to the Bookstore (Apr-2017)
Maisy's Bus (Apr-2017)
Maisy's Sailboat (Apr-2017)
Maisy's Sports Day (Apr-2017)
Maisy's Boat (May-2017)
Beep, Beep, Maisy! (Sep-2017)
Maisy Goes to the Bookshop (Feb-2018)
Maisy Goes to a Wedding (Apr-2018)
Maisy's House (Sep-2018)
Maisy at Home (Apr-2019)
Maisy's Day Out (Apr-2019)
Maisy Goes to a Show (Jun-2019)
Maisy's Nursery (Jun-2019)
Maisy's Preschool (Jul-2019)
Maisy's Christmas Party (Oct-2019)
Letters from Maisy (Apr-2020)
Maisy Explores (Apr-2020)
Maisy's Animals (Apr-2020)
Maisy Gets a Pet (Jun-2020)
Maisy's Construction Site (Sep-2020)
Maisy's Chinese New Year (Dec-2020)
Maisy's Moon Mission (Feb-2021)
Maisy's Surprise Birthday Party (Jul-2021)
Maisy's Garage (Oct-2021)
Maisy Goes on a Nature Walk (May-2022)
Maisy at Work (Aug-2022)
Maisy's Town (Aug-2022)

My Friend Maisy

Maisy's House and Garden Pop-Up Play Set: A Carousel Play Book (Oct-2008)
Maisy's Show: A Maisy Pull-The-Tab and Pop-Up Book (Sep-2010)
Maisy's Wonderful Weather Book (Jun-2011)
Maisy's Amazing Big Book of Learning (Aug-2011)
Maisy Goes on a Sleepover (Jun-2012)
Maisy's Band (Sep-2012)

Book List in Order: 192 titles












  • A simple retelling of the biblical story of Noah features striking full-color illustrations of the inhabitants of the ark, from Noah with his snowy white beard to pink flamingos, green alligators, and large, gray elephants....



  • It's a book, it's a toy, it's Maisy's very own house! Children can help Maisy bake a pie in the kitchen, brush her whiskers in the bathroom, and climb into bed. With a movable Maisy figure, lots of flaps to lift, tabs to pull, pop-out parts, and a 14...



  • Offering children an irresistible invitation to come and play with Katy Cat and her little friend Beaky Boo, magnetic cloth press-ons, and loads of pop-out objects, this bright and sturdy play set will be the focus of enchanting fun....







  • Maisy is just right for toddlers -- her bold world, full of familiar touchstones, is as comforting and colorful as birthday cake!

    Both new fans and devoted friends will love to join Maisy on her trip to the farm. There's so much to do! There a...



  • Children who love Maisy will enjoy matching reusable stickers to bright pictures to help Maisy dress. Helping Maisy complete familiar tasks -- so like the tasks young children encounter in their everyday lives -- is a comforting way to learn. More th...



  • Children who love Maisy will enjoy matching reusable stickers to bright pictures to help Maisy set the table, feed the fish, or get ready for bed. Helping Maisy complete these familiar tasks -- so like the tasks young children encounter in their ever...




  • Fun, excitement and colorful costumes aplenty as Maisy and her friends get ready for a party.
     
    Join the adorable little mouse and her friends book, introducing the very young to the appealing world of Maisy. In Maisy Dresses Up, Maisy has ...



  • 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, ...



  • 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'S BEDTIME, Maisy and her friends get ready for...



  • Maisy's fun and familiar world reflects the lively adventures young children have every day.

    In Maisy's Pool, Maisy and her friends splash in a wading pool. As always, toddlers, preschoolers, and parents will find the ordinary extraordinary ...



  • In this brand-new adventure familiar to children who watch Maisy on Nick Jr., Maisy and her friends act out the lively adventures young children have -- or dream of having -- every day. In MAISY DRIVES THE BUS, Maisy visits each bus stop to pick up p...



  • Very young children will go crazy for Maisy -- and bathtubs!

    Maisy and her friends act out the lively adventures young children have -- or dream of having -- every day. In Maisy Takes a Bath, Tallulah doesn't want Maisy to take a bubble...






  • What’s even better than a new Maisy book?
    A new Maisy book with stickers!


    Maisy and company have a full day of fun in Maisy at the Beach, collecting shells, building a sandcastle, and feasting on tasty snacks. Young readers join in t...



  • As seen on Nick Jr.!

    A new storybook based on Maisy’s hit TV series is here, just in time for
    the crazy-for-Maisy preschoolers who have been clamoring for more. In MAISY AT THE FAIR Tallulah and Eddie join her on the slide, merry-go-roun...



  • More for Maisy fans!

    In Maisy Goes Shopping, Charley and our favorite mouse make a trip to the grocery store to buy lots of goodies for lunch. Wherever they go and whatever they do, Lucy Cousins’s lovable characters are a delight....



  • What's even better than a new Maisy book?
    A new Maisy book with stickers!

    There are lots of wonderful things growing in MAISY'S GARDEN -- fruits, flowers, vegetables, grass, and more! Young readers join in the fun as they complete the sce...





  • Doctor Maisy helps Panda when he is sick, but who will help Maisy?

    In Doctor Maisy, Maisy and Tallulah play hospital. Poor Panda is sick, but feels much better with Doctor Maisy in charge. When it’s Maisy’s turn to need help, Nurse Tallul...



  • Help Maisy do her morning chores on the farm -- and then join her for a yummy breakfast!

    Morning is a busy time on Maisy's farm. In Maisy's Morning on the Farm, there are chickens and pigs to feed, and the cow to milk. After the chores are ...



  • Maisy takes preschoolers to her pop-up farm for hours of fun!

    What’s more fun than a day on the farm? A day on the farm with Maisy! Maisy’s Farm is an amazing three-dimensional pop-up farm full of things to do and animals to love. The stur...



  • Maisy and her friend Eddie need to cool off -- but it takes a lot of lemonade to satisfy a thirsty elephant! (Age 3-5)

    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 l...



  • The celebrated mouse is back -- and she's cleaning house!

    For Maisy, even cleaning up can be fun - if you have a friend stop by to help. In MAISY CLEANS UP, Charley smells something delicious in Maisy’s kitchen but has to wait until the floo...






  • Preschoolers are sticklers for playing with stickers - and who would they rather play with than Maisy?


    Loyal Maisy fans will love helping their favorite mouse and her friends at work and play - by completing these simple scenes with bright...



  • Preschoolers are sticklers for playing with stickers - and who would they rather play with than Maisy?


    Loyal Maisy fans will love helping their favorite mouse and her friends at work and play - by completing these simple scenes with bright...



  • Hunt no further! Here is the perfect Easter book for preschoolers, who will adore helping Maisy search for treats - and then sticking them on each page to complete the picture.


    Go ahead - lend Maisy a mixing bowl so she can whip up some ch...



  • Lift and look and vroom with Maisy! The merry mouse takes readers for a rousing ride in this oversize flap book.

    Maisy is a mouse on the move, and now her little fans can travel along with her! This big bright flap book has her hopping on a bu...



  • This lift-the-flap surprise book lets readers look at clues to help them guess - then lift a flap and find out for sure.


    Everyone knows that Maisy always has plenty to do. What do you think she’ll use a smock and paintbrush for? What is...



  • Lucy Cousins outdoes herself with this big, bold, brilliant visit to Maisy's dream world -- a kaleidoscopic journey filled with familiar friends and fantastical creatures.

    Maisy is fast asleep in her little bed.
    Suddenly a dream begins insi...



  • A delightful holiday picture book with a read-along CD narrated by screen star Jane Horrocks

    It’s Christmas Eve, and snow is falling everywhere -- on Maisy’s house, on her friends’ houses, even on Eddie! Everyone is invited to Maisy’...



  • A sturdy animal board book from the best-selling creator of Maisy -- -now with an irresistibly touchable cover.

    In this enticingboard book, Maisy creator Lucy Cousins introduces very young children to the variety of the animal world with her e...



  • Captain Maisy and her crew are off on an exciting treasure-hunt adventure -- just waiting for little explorers to help by searching under all the fun flaps.

    The treasure’s hiding in a chest.
    Find three keys to help your quest.

    Yo...



  • Happy Halloween! Even the youngest of celebrants will be tickled to find this cute board book tucked in their trick-or-treat bag.

    Maisy is invited to a Halloween party, but what should she wear? It's a good thing she has a trunkful of dress-up...






  • 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 alwa...



  • Where do Maisy and all her friends live? This lift-the-flap surprise books let readers look at clues to help them guess -- then lift a flap and find out for sure.

    IS THIS MAISY'S HOUSE? Maisy loves to have friends over to visit -- but whic...



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    What are you doing today, Maisy? Making gingerbread, taking care of Panda, enjoying a bath, and getting ready for bed. Join Maisy for these exciting adventures in this delightful four-book story collection. It's four times more fun than one Maisy ...



  • Leave it to Maisy to make even a traffic jam fun with this accordion-style flap book just brimming with vehicles -- and full of surprises.

    Beep-beep, ding-ding, nee-nah-nee-nah! Maisy and all her friends are out on the road today, but the tr...



  • Features an audio read-along! Paddle along with Little Fish on a mesmerizing tour of friends spotty and stripy, happy and grumpy, hairy and scary, even curly-whirly and twisty-twirly. From the creator of Maisy comes an undersea riot of color and rhym...



  • Can you find a sheriff's hat for Maisy's costume? Is there any candy to give these trick-or-treaters? With dozens of stickers to choose from, Maisy's Halloween book is frightfully fun.

    Maisy and her friends love everything to do with Halloween...



  • Spread the love to little Maisy fans with an adorable sticker book bound to be a favorite Valentine's treat.

    Today is Valentine's Day, and Maisy is baking goodies. But she needs the help of her readers to find the ingredients, put on her apron...



  • 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 ...



  • 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 fir...



  • A hands-on holiday sticker book sure to make Maisy fans -- and their parents -- very thankful.

    Today is Thanksgiving Day, and Maisy and all her friends are having a special dinner. There's food to be gathered, vegetables to wash, and a hou...






  • Slip a new Maisy board book inside a little one's basket for a holiday treat.



    If it's Easter time, you can bet that Maisy and all her friends are ready to collect some eggs! First Tallulah, Eddie, and Cyril help Maisy paint the eggs lo...



  • 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 per...





  • 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 a...



  • The perfect Valentine’s treat! Maisy has presents for all her friends in a mini interactive book that offers a pull-out gift for her readers.

    What kinds of gifts has Maisy brought for her friends Eddie, Charley, Tallulah, and Cyril? With the...



  • Kids will flip for this Maisy novelty book! Now reissued in its original size, with a bold new design.

    From their tactile matte-and-gloss covers to the brief guidelines for parents on the back, these lift-the-flap, pull-the-tab favorites now h...



  • 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 ...



  • At last -- the ultimate stroller solution! This ingenious new Stroll-Along Book lets little ones visit with Maisy while they ride.

    This bright, chunky board book -- just the right size for little hands -- features a stretchy fabric link ...



  • Spend Christmas Day with Maisy! Little fans are invited to join in the fun as the famous mouse celebrates with her friends.Hooray! It's Christmas Day! As always, Maisy's friends come to visit, and there are presents for everyone. Charley thinks his t...



  • Play inside Maisy's house and garden! A spectacular carousel book opens out to an interactive 3-D setting that kids will want to visit again and again.

    Welcome to Maisy's place, where the famous mouse is waiting to be found (in the shower, of ...



  • It's Maisy to the rescue in this delighful fire-engine shaped book of fun and learning! This attractive, shaped Maisy board book provides the perfect introduction to the theme of transport; it is die-cut in the shape of a bright red fire engine with ...



  • Toot-toot! Climb on board everyone as we take a lovely journey on Maisy's very own special train!This attractive, shaped Maisy board book provides the perfect introduction to the theme of transport; it is die-cut in the shape of Maisy's bright green ...



  • Let’s get cooking! Step into Maisy’s kitchen for a pull-the-tab, lift-the-flap adventure that has all the right ingredients for a fun introduction to science.

    Maisy is donning an apron, washing her hands, opening the cupboard -- it can o...



  • When Maisy sets off to go camping in the country, it’s only natural that all her friends come along, too. But they soon find that pitching a tent is not an easy thing to do. Even if they do manage to keep the tent up, there’s the matter of fittin...



  • 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 us...



  • Preschool for Maisy means a day filled with friends and things to do, from the time she hangs her coat on a special peg to the time she says good-bye. There’s painting and snack time, stories and nap time (and a bathroom break in between). Soon eve...



  • 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 ...



  • "Lucy Cousins’s primary-color palette is tailor-made for a Christmastime book." -- THE HORN BOOK

    It’s Christmas Eve, and snow is falling everywhere -- on Maisy’s house, on her friends’ houses, even on Eddie the elephant. Everyoneâ€...



  • Welcome to the neighborhood! Maisy fans can unfold this bright accordion book to find over ten feet of lift-the-flap fun.

    It’s a busy day in Maisy’s neighborhood -- and with this amazing fold-out book, little fans are invited to join her...



  • "A sweet evening serenade for toddlers. . . .Cousins branches out in a more poetic direction." --  Kirkus Reviews

    Maisy 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 tim...




  • Kids go crazy for Maisy’s lift-the-flap books! (Ages 2-5)

    Maisy mavens will love exploring their favorite mouse’s house, looking for Maisy and her friends, and searching for the elusive Panda in this fun, interactive story perfect for pres...



  • Kids go crazy for Maisy’s lift-the-flap books!

    Maisy mavens will love exploring their favorite mouse’s house, looking for Maisy and her friends, and searching for the elusive Panda in this fun, interactive story perfect for preschoolers....



  • Her favorite hunt-and-find adventures are now reissued with a bold new design. (Ages 2-5)

    Maisy mavens will love to look for her in WHERE IS MAISY?, a happy lift-the-flap board book adventure from award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Cousins....



  • Her favorite hunt-and-find adventures are now reissued with a bold new design.

    Maisy mavens will love to look for Maisy's panda in WHERE IS MAISY'S PANDA?, a happy lift-the-flap board book adventure from award-winning author-illustrator Lucy C...



  • Kids go crazy for Maisy’s lift-the-flap books! Two of Lucy Cousins’s very first Maisy books are now reissued by Candlewick in a bold new design. It’s time for Maisy to go to bed. First she likes to drink her favorite bedtime drink. Then she ...



  • Ready to put on a show? An amazing 3-D stage scene is the crowning touch in this interactive showcase of Maisy and friends -- and their surprising talents. Tonight Maisy is putting on a talent show with her friends, and she is very excited! Pull t...



  • Kids go crazy for Maisy’s lift-the-flap books! One of Lucy Cousins’s very first Maisy books is now reissued by Candlewick in a bold new design. (Ages 3-5)

    At the swimming pool, Maisy takes off her blue hat and scarf, her red coat, her gray...




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  • Maisy is ready for any kind of weather in this big new spin-the-wheel, lift-the-flap book!

    Spring, summer, winter, fall - is there a season when Maisy doesn’t have fun? In this big, bright board book, the spirited mouse and her friends feed ...




  • Now preschoolers can learn to tell time with Maisy! It’s eight o’clock, time to get up - and check on Maisy! With this delightful clock book, preschoolers can follow their favorite mouse throughout the day - a day much like their own - while l...



  • Whether it's snowy, rainy, or sunny, readers can explore the natural world with Maisy and find out how wonderful weather can be! What's the weather, Maisy? It's sunny -- hooray! It's windy -- hooray! It's raining -- hooray, hooray! Whatever ...



  • Learning things is more fun with Maisy! With engaging flaps to flip, the friendly mouse helps preschoolers get clear on some concepts.

    How many legs does a spider have? What sound does a sheep make? Which animal is tall, and which is teeny tin...



  • Crazy for Maisy? A stickler for stickers? Little ones will have hours of fun helping their favorite mouse get ready for Christmas. Maisy and her friends are getting into the Christmas spirit. But they need some help! Poor Ostrich's feet could use ...



  • This is an absolute treat for both Maisy fans and those new to Maisy: busy, bold, bright, full of life and colour - just like the city. Maisy and Charley are visiting the city for the weekend - how exciting! They are met at the coach station by t...



  • Get kids moving with Maisy! Just pull the tabs, and your favorite mouse will show off fun actions that children will want to imitate. Maisy is full of energy, just like the toddlers and preschoolers who love her. With this interactive picture book...



  • Hunt no further! Here is the perfect Easter book for preschoolers, who will adore helping Maisy search for treats - and then sticking them on each page to complete the picture. Go ahead - lend Maisy a mixing bowl so she can whip up some chocolate ...



  • If you're crazy for Maisy, then you'll love this delightful sticker book reissue - a gentle interactive celebration of Easter that will be a fantastic addition to any child's collection. Maisy is having a hide-and-seek party! She has hidden lots of E...



  • A book about movement that celebrates just how much fun it is to be physical! When Maisy wakes up in the morning, she has so much energy! How can you help her move through her active day - bending, stretching, skipping, kicking, jumping and somersaul...



  • Explore opposites with Maisy in this exuberant concept book. What's the opposite of big? Small! What's the opposite of old? Young! What's the opposite of hot? Cold! An exciting range of opposites is explored by Maisy as you've never seen her before: ...



  • From the creator of Maisy, an instantly engaging lift-the-flap concept book -- now reissued in a sturdy paperback. Meet Katy Cat, a gregarious orange kitten, and her elusive puffin pal, Beaky Boo. Katy has a lot of questions, and Beaky makes findi...



  • Join Maisy on her very first sleepover Friends and games, yummy food and funny dancing -- it's hard to feel anything but wide awake. Tallulah is having a sleepover, and Maisy is invited. So is Tallulah's new friend, Ella. Every moment is packed w...



  • Lucy Cousins’s sweet story of a new sibling is back in a larger paperback format perfect for lap sharing. Za-Za’s mom just had a new baby! He's very small, very loud, and very demanding. Mom and Dad are too busy with the baby to play, but Mom ...



  • Maisy and her friends love music -- and so do her fans. Interactive pull tabs and a 3D stage scene make this Maisy presentation boogie-woogie! Tonight Maisy and her friends are playing in a band! Pull the tabs to see Maisy play drums (rat-a-tat-...



  • Bring a sparkle to the season, and to children’s eyes. This Maisy holiday favorite is back by popular demand, with a bright, bold new cover. Cuddle up for a little comfort and joy featuring everybody’s favorite mouse. As Maisy get ready for Ch...



  • Maisy ventures into the water in a story sure to make a splash with young children who are learning to swim. Today Maisy is going swimming for the first time, and she is a little nervous. Good thing Eddie and Tallulah are coming, too. Eddie is a n...



  • What makes Maisy’s garden grow? Children can pull the tabs and help Maisy plant and grow a tasty vegetable garden. Maisy loves to try new things, just like her young fans. This interactive science story invites toddlers and preschoolers to help ...



  • Creative Maisy fans, it’s time to make your mark! Take your crayons on a doodling adventure in this irresistible Maisy activity book created by Lucy Cousins! Can you help Maisy put spots on a leopard or stripes on a zebra? What patterns would yo...



  • A boastful dog gets a taste of his own medicine in a tale about friendship that features the bold, exuberant art of Lucy Cousins at its best. "I win! I’m the best!" Dog boasts. He can run faster than Mole, dig better than Goose, swim faster than...



  • 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...



  • The creator of Maisy introduces a lovable lemur who loves to hide - in a big, lush picture book with die-cut surprises and three different series of shaped card-stock pages. Where are you, Baby Jazzy? Jazzy the lemur and Mama JoJo love to play ...



  • Comical and original, this vivacious picture book from the creator of Maisy features a lovable new character -- and a novelty element that’s a hole lot of fun. Today my daddy said to me, "It’s time you learned to peck a tree." Little woo...



  • What a concept! Bright colors and bouncy, rhyming text in a Maisy board book make early learning friendly and fun. Charley’s picked bananas, a big yellow bunch! Green pears for Cyril,munch, munch, munch! Maisy and her friends all have their favo...



  • What a concept! Bright colors and bouncy, rhyming text in a Maisy board book make early learning friendly and fun. One stripy tiger, go go go! Two strolling tortoises, slow slow slow! What better way to learn to count than exploring animals with M...





  • 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 se...



  • Take an interactive journey from the North Pole to the South Pole with Maisy -- and visit animals who live in various habitats along the way. From the Arctic to the desert to the jungle and beyond, Maisy is curious to learn about animals in thei...



  • 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 ...



  • Color, doodle, and draw until mealtime with Maisy and friends! An irresistible book of pull-out placemats. Is a small person you know impatient for dinner? No worries -- Maisy has plenty to keep kids busy while they wait! Just grab some crayons...



  • Join Maisy and her friends for some medieval merriment with this delightful pop-up-and-play book boasting a 3D castle. Lower the drawbridge and get ready for a whole new experience with Maisy! Follow the favorite mouse and her friends as they jous...



  • What better treat to tuck in a stocking than this sweet Maisy board book shaped like a Christmas tree? Today Maisy and her pals are decorating the Christmas tree! There are lights to string, ornaments to hang, candy canes to put up, and an angel t...



  • Cluck, cluck, cheep, cheep! Count from one to ten with Maisy in a farmyard game of hide-and-seek. It’s bedtime, but where have all of Mommy Hen’s chicks gone? Maisy is quickly on the case to find them, and little readers can help, too -- by li...



  • Maisy is flying high in the sky a shaped board book full of fun and learning. It’s Eddie’s birthday, and Maisy has a special surprise. Join our favorite mouse and her pals as they go up and away in her plane, passing Tallulah in her hot-air ba...



  • Maisy is busy on her farm in a shaped board book full of fun and learning. Chug, chug! Jump aboard Maisy’s tractor as she plows the field, stopping to feed and milk the cows and bring the lambs back to the barn. But wait a minute -- one of the l...



  • Accompanied by delightful new illustrations which will charm children, these familiar nursery rhymes are ideal for calming down for the evening

    From "Wee Willie Winkie" to "Rock-a-bye Baby", the sounds and rhythms of these lovely nur...



  • It’s time to party with Maisy in this brand-new sticker book! Maisy’s fans are invited to take their place at her party, using stickers to fill in the details on every page. There are prizes to add to the treasure hunt, party bags to fill, a r...



  • It's time to join Maisy at the seaside with this brand-new sticker book! Follow Maisy and all of her friends on a sunny day at the beach, using stickers to add to the fun on every page. Find Maisy’s towel and bathing suit, build castles in the s...



  • These classic rhyming verses, set alongside playful illustrations, will please children and parents alike


    GOOOOOOAL! Maisy's first ever football game can now be enjoyed in paperback! A story of a first football game from the multi-award-winning creator of Maisy. Today is a big day for Maisy and her friends as they head to the football pitch. Eddie, Cyril...



  • Maisy digs with her friends in a shaped board book loaded with preschooler appeal. Scoop, scoop, scoop! Maisy loves working in her digger, and now she’s digging a pond in her backyard. She scoops up dirt, dumps it into huge piles, and makes a hu...



  • 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...




  • From Humpty Dumpty to Rock-a-bye Baby, this wonderful collection of nursery rhymes has been beautifully imagined by Lucy Cousins, illustrator of the Maisy books. Complete with audio recording by CBeebies star Katy Ashworth and robust, easy-to-hold ta...



  • 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...



  • 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...



  • 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 o...



  • 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 ...




  • What kinds of Christmas gifts has Maisy brought for her friends Eddie, Charley, Tallulah, and Cyril? With the lift of a flap or the pull of a tab, children uncover each surprise. As for Maisy’s present, they can help pick it out themselves with the...



  • Pull the tabs and fly to the moon with Maisy! Maisy has a big day tomorrow. She’s going to the moon! Little readers can pull the tabs to help her rocket blast off, move Maisy’s vehicle over the moon rocks (with Panda in tow), and open a parach...



  • Today Maisy is going to the bookstore to buy a new book, but there are so many to choose from! There’s a big brown book about bears, a long blue book about fish, a noisy book about trucks, and a book about things to draw and paint. Just as Maisy fi...



  • In an exuberant display of color, Lucy Cousins invites little ones to imagine themselves as brilliant birds. Birds of all feathers flock together in a fun, rhyme-filled offering by the creator of Maisy. From the rooster’s "cock-a-doodle-doo" at ...



  • Kids love Maisy -- and Maisy loves books! Follow her as she discovers the wonders of the bookstore for the first time. Today Maisy is going to the bookstore to buy a new book, but there are so many to choose from! There’s a big brown book abou...



  • 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 h...



  • 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 sno...






  • Kids who love vehicles and the sounds they make will steer toward this interactive book featuring dozens of flaps. Maisy is going for a ride in her car. Who will she meet as she goes? There’s Dotty driving her tractor (Chug, chug!), Peacock on h...



  • Peck, hop, flap and make some noise in this story full of colour, rhyme and feathered friends - now in paperback! Flap your wings, fly up high, open your beak and sing in this fun action rhyme story about fantastical birds by multi-award-winning auth...




  • Revel in the rain with a little duckling and friends in a bright adventure from the creator of Maisy that kids will find just ducky. Oh, goody, hooray! It’s raining today. When I’m feeling happy. I say quack, quack, quack. Ducky Duckli...



  • Join the irrepressible Little Fish and count from one to ten in a deep-sea delight from the creator of Maisy. First there’s just one fish -- Little Fish -- under the sea. But not for long: here come two fin-fin fish, three counting fish, and...



  • Play hide-and-seek with Lucy Cousins’s Little Fish as the effervescent little guy finds clever cover beneath the flaps. Is that Little Fish hiding behind the yellow coral? No, it’s stripy fish! How about inside the shell? That’s shelly fish,...



  • 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 weddin...



  • Come visit with Maisy at her house! A colorful story leads to a pop-up play scene including pop-out pieces featuring Maisy and her friends. Maisy’s fans are invited to join the friendly mouse as she goes through her daily routines: getting up in...



  • With the wiggle of a finger, readers bring Little Fish to life as he pops through every spread of an adorable puppet book. Come play with Little Fish as he swishes through the sea! Help him blow bubbles and swim around in a whirly circle, then pro...



  • Join Little Fish and Mommy Fish for a special day as they play beneath the waves. Little Fish loves Mommy Fish very much, and young readers are invited along on a special adventure with them under the sea. Bouncy rhyming text follows the two from ...



  • 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 ...



  • We’re keeping tabs on Maisy! Explore the many things in her world -- indoors and out -- with two tabbed board books that babies and toddlers will love.

    What kinds of things does Maisy see when she goes outside? Turn to the tab with a soc...



  • 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 wi...



  • Are you ready for the big show? Maisy and her friends show little ones what it’s like to attend their first live performance.

    Today, Maisy and her friends are off to the theater to see a show starring Flora Fantastica! First they line up to ...





  • 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 c...



  • 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 c...



  • You’ve got mail! When Maisy invites her friends to a holiday party, she receives several pull-out gifts that she’s happy to share with fans. The holidays are coming, and Maisy’s friends are thrilled to receive invitations to her party. It wi...




  • It’s just ducky! In a waterproof format, this irresistible Lucy Cousins character makes a splash at bath time, high-chair time, or anytime. Join Ducky Duckling for an adventure in the pond! Her brilliantly colored friends are all there -- duck...





  • Learning is more fun with Maisy! The themed pages in this bright tabbed board book include key words to help introduce little ones to the world of science.

    Come along as Maisy explores the world around her! Each spread is themed around a diffe...



  • Take your finger and trace! Little Fish invites little fans to get a feel for shapes in an adorable early concept book.

    Sometimes the best way to learn something new is with a hands-on approach — and in this sweet board book, the bold co...



  • 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 t...



  • It's time to learn with Maisy! This brilliant tabbed board book features fun themed pages exploring amazing creatures around the world. Join Maisy as she investigates intriguing insects, birds, mammals, and fish. Each spread focuses on a diffe...



  • 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 cho...



  • Inspired by a game she played with her own grandchild, the creator of Maisy brings her crayon-bright colors to a story that will have little monsters running for a listen. You be a monster who is green and scary, with sharp pointy teeth and fee...



  • 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 c...





  • Join Maisy and friends in a joyful celebration of Chinese New Year.Tomorrow is Chinese New Year, and Maisy’s friend Tiger is coming home for the occasion. Hooray! Tiger has brought some beautiful gifts, some with a special symbol that means goo...



  • Blast off with Maisy! Push, pull, slide, and spin to help everyone’s favorite mouse with a very special mission.Three, two, one! Maisy and Tallulah are eager to take off in a rocket ship to the moon. Little fans can join in the action by pushin...






  • 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 ...



  • Maisy is fixing Cyril's car, and she needs some help! Roll up your sleeves and dive into this interactive board book that has push, slide, and play tabs on every spread. Uh-oh—Cyril’s car has broken down! Luckily Maisy and her friends kno...




  • From the creator of Maisy, a joyful picture book with a gentle environmental message finds four insect friends in search of a good place to live. Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly are looking for somewhere to live. And each has a different want: Be...



  • Maisy and her friends are going on a nature walk! This First Experiences book entices children into the great outdoors.Hooray! Maisy is packed up and ready to go on a nature walk. Everyone is excited when her friends meet up at the park entrance. The...



  • 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...



  • Maisy is heading to town. What do you see? Babies and toddlers will make easy language connections thanks to the bright, appealing pictures and words in this tabbed board book.Here comes the bus for Maisy to ride into town. What can be seen on the wa...



  • Hooray! Maisy’s circus is in town! Get ready to push, pull, slide, and spin to help her talented acts perform. Nothing beats a circus, and Maisy’s spectacular show stars all her favorite friends. In this interactive board book, little one...



  • 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 glove...



  • 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...



  • Nee-nah, nee-nah! Maisy’s ambulance is on its way! A shaped-board-book adventure for little ones on the go. Maisy and Charley are driving their ambulance today. What an important job! All the cars on the road move aside as they make their speed...



  • Get your empty bottles and cans ready—Maisy’s here to recycle them! A shaped-board-book adventure to please every truck-loving fan. It’s trash day today, and here come Maisy and Tallulah in a big, noisy recycling truck. Quick, Charl...



  • Lull little readers to sleep with a soothing undersea bedtime story from the creator of Maisy and Little Fish.I am Little Fish, swimming in the sea.It’s almost time to go to bed.Say good night with me! Every day before Little Fish goes to bed, ...



  • 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 f...




  • In this exciting launch of the Maisy’s Planet series, everyone’s favorite mouse learns all about the bees in her garden—and why they’re so important to our natural world. Did you know that bees use their tongues to eat sweet n...



  • Explore the wonder of trees with the littlest listeners as the Maisy’s Planet series kicks off by celebrating this vital part of the natural world. Did you know that trees are home to lots of animals (and are great for climbing)? Or that a tree...



  • 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...



  • Have fun exploring opposite word pairs in this vibrant, bubbly board book by Maisy creator Lucy Cousins, the award-winning creator of Hooray for Fish! Hello! I am Little Fish,swimming in the sea.Today I’m learning opposites.Come along with me!J...



  • Water, water, everywhere! From rain in the sky to waves under the sea, this colorful board book in the Maisy’s Planet series introduces the youngest explorers to a natural resource.We all need water for drinking, washing, growing—and jump...



  • Three, two, one . . . blast off with Maisy! In an irresistible shaped board book, little fans can join their favorite mouse on a space adventure. Who better to lead a rocket voyage to space than the intrepid Maisy? Strap in with your favorite mouse a...


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Lucy Cousins has published 192 books.

The next book by Lucy Cousins, Maisy's Rocket, will be published in November 2024.

The first book by Lucy Cousins, Portly's Hat, was published in April 1989.

Yes. Lucy Cousins has 2 series.