Maisy the mouse is a classic character that EVERY little reader MUST meet! Maisy picture books are perfect for children making their first steps in life, with lift-the-flap and sturdy board books for babies, all the way up to picture books up to ages 5! Maisy, Charley and Tallulah decide to take their boats out on the lake, but Tallulah doesn't realise that it's very easy for a boat to drift away; Maisy is planting a new tree in the garden and Rabbit comes along to give her a helping hand; Tallulah brings her new torch round to show Maisy which comes in very handy when Cyril manages to lose his bouncy ball somewhere in Maisy's bedroom; It's time to make music - Maisy and her friends set up all their instruments, and once Eddie has decided which instrument he wants, the band begins to play. The titles also include some essentials for classroom learning. In fact, kids can learn about counting, colors, animals, the alphabet, or telling time. Types of formats It's a hot day and Maisy and Cyril are playing in the sandpit. Cyril gets caught short, but Maisy saves the day; On a snowy day, Charley comes over to play at Maisy's. Together, the two construct an igloo. They are soon joined by a little bird; Everyone's round at Maisy's house, playing a game of sardines. The only problem is that Eddie's much too big to squeeze in with everyone else, so he finds his own way of playing; Maisy's going deep sea diving today, and Dolphin is there to guide her through the underwater world. Learning and discovering, these are the two goals of Maisy Mouse books. Each book uses a different and very simple theme for kids to learn and discover new things.

Cousins' character, Maisy, was featured on a postage stamp published by the U.S. Postal Service in their 2006 Favorite Children's Book Animals Series. [8]

Maisy's in her vegetable garden, counting out her vegetables - Rabbit decides to come along, just in case there's something there for him too; Maisy decides that her shed needs a new coat of paint, and Eddie decides to help, with very colourful results; Maisy is entertaining her toys to tea when Charley drops in to the Playhouse. Even though it's only make believe Charley finds out that there's nothing like the real thing; It's circus time and Maisy is the ringmaster - everyone has something to do, and the grand finale is colorful and fun. Baggott, Sophie (2 July 2014). "Six Winners of Booktrust Best Book Awards Unveiled!". The Guardian . Retrieved 25 July 2015. Elizabeth "Lucy" Cousins (1964) is a British author and illustrator of children's books. She is best known for her books featuring Maisy Mouse, referred to as the Maisy Series published from the 1990s onwards, from which the TV series Maisy was created in 1999.

Maisy makes a snowmouse and runs off to play in the snow with her friends Tallulah, Charley and Cyril. When Maisy gets covered in snow her friends don't know which is the real Maisy; Maisy decides to make some cards, and Cyril joins in too; Maisy and Tallulah set off to choose a Christmas tree, but they find that decorating it is not as easy as they think; It's Christmas Eve and all round Maisy's house, nothing is stirring, except a very excited little mouse. She received Mathical Honors for Count with Maisy, Cheep, Cheep, Cheep!. [10] Bibliography [ edit ] Since they’re short and simple to read, they’re great for little ones to learn, develop and read. Pictures in Maisy Mouse booksGershowitz, Elissa (9 February 2015). "Five Questions for Lucy Cousins". The Horn Book . Retrieved 25 July 2015. About Maisy At the Farm, Lucy Cousins". Baker & Taylor Author Biographies. 3 January 2000 . Retrieved 25 July 2015. Maisy won the British Academy Children's Award for Pre-School Animation in 2000. [3] Home media and streaming [ edit ] She doesn't really have a proper age but I guess she's about three. She likes doing all the sorts of things that toddlers like to do. She has friends and she looks after them. She's a good mouse."