Books by Lucy Cousins

Lucy Cousins is the beloved creator of the cheerful Maisy books, whose bold lines and bright colours have delighted young readers for decades. Her instantly recognisable artwork and simple storytelling capture the wonder of everyday adventures, encouraging curiosity, confidence and play in little ones discovering the world around them.

From Maisy's first lift-the-flap titles to vibrant picture books exploring friendship, animals and imagination, Cousins' work combines warmth with an intuitive understanding of early childhood. Her books make ideal first reads, designed to be shared aloud and treasured through countless story times.

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  • Maisys House and Garden A Maisy PopupandPlay Book

    Walker Books Ltd Maisys House and Garden A Maisy PopupandPlay Book

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisExciting, impressive; the perfect gift! This stand-up, fold-out, carousel now has a second floor, more toys, a bath, Maisy''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.

    1 in stock

    £16.14

  • Maisy's Little Library

    Walker Books Ltd Maisy's Little Library

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisA gorgeous gift box brimming with the things Maisy loves best.Bold, lively illustrations accompanied by simple first words will have youngsters chuckling with delight. Have fun with the toys Maisy likes to play with, explore her favourite things to eat, meet her favourite animal friends and enjoy her collection of colourful clothing. Utterly irresisitible.

    7 in stock

    £7.59

  • Maisys Science A First Words Book

    Walker Books Ltd Maisys Science A First Words Book

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt''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!

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Maisy Makes Lemonade

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Makes Lemonade

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £6.31

  • Maisys Big Flap Book

    Walker Books Ltd Maisys Big Flap Book

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisLift the flaps with Maisy the mouse, every toddler''s best friend, in this colourful first concepts book, winner of the 2000 Practical Pre-School Silver Award.This ingenious, colourful lift-the-flap board book is the perfect first concept book for any Maisy fan. Several new concepts are introduced as Maisy and her friends do the gardening, paint pictures, dress up and play in the park. There are thirty-six differently-shaped flaps to lift, each double-page spread introducing a new concept: numbers, colours, shapes and opposites.Trade ReviewA bright and breezy lift-the-flap book... [with a] bold distinctive style ... Perfect for preschoolers. * Junior *

    15 in stock

    £9.49

  • Maisy Loves Jungles A Maisys Planet Book

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Loves Jungles A Maisys Planet Book

    10 in stock

    10 in stock

    £8.80

  • Maisys Big Book of Kindness

    Walker Books Ltd Maisys Big Book of Kindness

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisDiscover how kindness makes Maisy''s world go round! Now available in paperback!Join Maisy and her friends as they explore all sorts of wonderful ways to be kind, such as sharing, caring, giving, helping the planet and more! This beautiful, bright and joyful celebration of kindness will be an inspiring addition to the bookshelves of little ones and their parents, carers and teachers.

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Maisy's Snowy Day

    Walker Books Ltd Maisy's Snowy Day

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt's a snow day! Join Maisy and her friends for a flurry of fun in this festive Maisy First Experiences book. Wrap up warm to throw snowballs and catch snowflakes, build a snow mouse, set off on a sledge race and drink a delicious mug of hot chocolate. Now available in paperback!

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Maisys Surprise Birthday Party

    Walker Books Ltd Maisys Surprise Birthday Party

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn extra-special First Experiences book to celebrate 30 years of Maisy!Today is Maisy''s birthday, hip-hip-hooray! She dresses up in her favourite outfit and eats a yummy breakfast ... but there are no cards from any of her friends. Have they all forgotten about her birthday?Of course not! Her friends are throwing her a very special surprise party. Join the birthday mouse as she plays party games, eats a scrumptious feast, opens her cards and presents and makes a special wish as she blows out the candles on her cake!The perfect book for teaching little ones all about birthday traditions, from party games to blowing out candles, this is an extra-special addition to the bestselling First Experiences range, celebrating 30 years of Maisy!

    15 in stock

    £6.64

  • Hooray for Fish

    Walker Books Ltd Hooray for Fish

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisSwim with Little Fish and meet all his fishy friends in this splishy-sploshy riot of colour and rhyme under the sea!Paddle along with Little Fish on a mesmerizing underwater 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 eye-popping picture book that is sure to have little ones joining the chorus: Hooray for fish!Trade ReviewVivid and exuberant, each page is a beautiful composition. Hooray for Lucy Cousins! * The Sunday Times *Lucy Cousins offers a resounding cheer for all kinds of imaginary fish as she represents them in their glorious day-glo colours. * The Guardian *A winning addition to Lucy Cousins' expanding oeuvre. * The Observer *A picture book as bright and cheerful as you could possibly imagine. * West Sussex Gazette *

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Maisys Wonderful Weather Book

    Walker Books Ltd Maisys Wonderful Weather Book

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhatever the weather, it''s always fun with Maisy!Snow, rain or sun, Maisy always has fun, and this is a book to bring a rainbow to the dullest of days. Packed with inventive pops and pull-tabs, and an entertaining, educational text, this is a wonderful book, whatever the weather!

    7 in stock

    £13.49

  • A Good Place

    Walker Books Ltd A Good Place

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisFollow four adorable insect friends on a delightful adventure that invites young readers to consider what they can do to help make our planet a good place for all living creatures. Now available as a board book!Four insect friends are looking for a place to live one that has flowers for Bee, leaves for Ladybird, a pond for Dragonfly and dead wood for Beetle. But oh no! with dangers all around, a good place is not so easy to find. This picture book from internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Lucy Cousins sees new depth and contrast to her familiar vivid colour palette. The story has a gentle, environmentally conscious message that brings the natural world to joyful and vibrant life for young readers, inviting them to consider what they can do to help make our planet a good place for all living creatures.

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Swim with Little Fish!: Bath Book

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Swim with Little Fish!: Bath Book

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.09

  • Maisy Goes to London

    Walker Books Ltd Maisy Goes to London

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisGo exploring with Maisy in this brand new portrait format!Explore London with this delightful children''s picture book from the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins. Maisy and her friends are visiting the big city and there is so much to see! Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, and even the Globe Theatre It''s very noisy in the city! Honk! Honk! Honk! What an exciting day! A wonderful first introduction to the city for any inquisitive child. It''s more fun with Maisy! Visit her amazing website www.maisyfun.com for activities, newsletters, games and more.Trade Review“This is an ideal way to introduce children to the wonders of the city of London.” * Parents in Touch *

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Maisys Funfair A Maisy PopupandPlay Book

    Walker Books Ltd Maisys Funfair A Maisy PopupandPlay Book

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisAnother fantastic interactive title from Maisy with exciting pull-outs and a spectacular pop-up finale!Maisy and all her friends are very excited tonight they''re off to the funfair! From the dodgems and the coconut shy, to the bouncy castle, the helter skelter and having a screeeeeaaam on the roller coaster. What fun they will have! Brimming over with witty pull-tabs showing Maisy and her friends bashing cars on the dodgems, bouncing on the bouncy castle, swinging on the swings, hurtling down the helter skelter, squealing on the roller coaster and flying high on the big wheel.

    2 in stock

    £15.29

  • Maisy Learns to Swim

    Walker Books Ltd Maisy Learns to Swim

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisGoggles and swimsuit at the ready it''s Maisy''s first swimming lesson!Maisy''s a little nervous ... today she is going on her very first swimming lesson. There''s lots of hustle and bustle in the changing room and wow! the pool looks SO big and it''s ever so splish-splashy! Luckily, Eddie and Tallulah have come along too and they all have a great swimming teacher called Poppy, the hippo. Everyone has lots to learn, including floating, kicking and blowing bubbles, but it''s a LOT of fun!Trade ReviewA lot of fun * Baby & Me *

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • A Good Place

    Walker Books Ltd A Good Place

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisSelected to feature on CLPE''s popular Teaching Writing courses in 2025.Follow four adorable insect friends on a delightful adventure that invites young readers to consider what they can do to help make our planet a good place for all living creatures.Four insect friends are looking for a place to live one that has flowers for Bee, leaves for Ladybird, a pond for Dragonfly and dead wood for Beetle. But oh no! with dangers all around, a good place is not so easy to find.This picture book from internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Lucy Cousins sees new depth and contrast to her familiar vivid colour palette. The story has a gentle, environmentally conscious message that brings the natural world to joyful and vibrant life for young readers, inviting them to consider what they can do to help make our planet a good place for all living creatures.

    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Zazas Baby Brother

    Walker Books Ltd Zazas Baby Brother

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the highly acclaimed creator of Maisy comes a bright and irresistible book all about a little zebra named Za-za who must adjust to having a new family member!Za-za doesn''t like having a new baby brother. His mum is always tired and everyone spends all their time coo-ing and cuddling the baby. What about Za-za? No one has any time for him! One day, when Za-za demands a hug from his mum, she tells him to try and give his new brother a cuddle... He was nice, thinks Za-za. That was fun. Wow, maybe his little brother isn''t so bad after all!

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Maisys Wonderful Weather Book

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Wonderful Weather Book

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Maisys Morning on the Farm

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Morning on the Farm

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £5.99

  • Maisy Goes on Holiday

    Walker Books Ltd Maisy Goes on Holiday

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn the eighth title in the popular Maisy First Experiences series, Maisy and Cyril catch a train to the seaside where they enjoy a fun-filled holiday.In Maisy Goes on Holiday, Maisy enjoys packing her suitcase, meeting Cyril at a busy station and catching a train to the seaside. They have lots of fun on the beach and at the café, write postcards to their friends and finally sleep a peaceful night at their hotel (after bouncing on the beds, of course). Each of the First Experiences series describes a common first experience within Maisy''s familar and comforting world, offering a reassuring picture of something that might be new or less familiar.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Maisy Goes to Bed

    Walker Books Ltd Maisy Goes to Bed

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrate twenty-five years of Maisy with this classic novelty book reissue!Help Maisy get ready for bed in this charming and original children''s book by the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins that was first published by Walker Books twenty-five years ago. Lift the flaps and pull the tabs, it''s time for Maisy to go to bed! First she drinks her bedtime drink, then she has to brush her teeth, wash her hands, put on her pyjamas and read her book. There's lots to do. Visit her amazing website www.maisyfun.com for activities, newsletters, games and more.

    4 in stock

    £10.44

  • Maisy Goes to Preschool Maisy First Experience

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Goes to Preschool Maisy First Experience

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisMaisy is confident and acquainted with the routines of preschool. She clearly has no separation issues. . . . As always, Cousins’s bright color illustrations are simple and appealing. – School Library JournalIn a bright, full-size storybook full of familiar scenes, this child-friendly look at a day in the life of a preschooler is one that both newcomers and seasoned pros will be happy to share.

    10 in stock

    £7.52

  • A Busy Day for Birds

    Walker Books Ltd A Busy Day for Birds

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisPeck, 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 author Lucy Cousins. Can you imagine ... just for one day ... you''re a busy bird? Yes, a bird! Hooray! Can you stand on one leg like a flamingo or waddle like a penguin? How about say cock-a-doodle-doo!, tuwit-tuwoo and even tra-la-la? What a busy day you will have! A bouncy read-aloud book to be enjoyed; beautifully illustrated with bold, bright colours and packed with all sorts of wild and wonderful birds!Trade Review“Beautifully illustrated with bold, bright colours and packed with all sorts of bold, bright colours and packed with all sorts of wild and wonderful birds […] the perfect read-aloud book to be enjoyed by young and old […]” * Surrey Advertiser *“Best-selling Lucy Cousins‘s boldly drawn birds inspire the imagination as she illustrates the wonderful things that different kinds of birds can do. Lively, colourful birds fill each page beautifully as she illustrates them flying, hopping, pecking, swooping, singing and running in a charming book that leads perfectly to bedtime.” – February 2017 Book of the Month * LoveReading, Julia Eccleshare *“[…] a picture book aviary of brilliantly painted plumage. Full of funny instructions (“Say ‘Hello, darling!’ Then swoop like a starling”), it’s a riotous, interactive, zingingly colourful book – perfect to share with the very young.” * The Guardian *“This fantastically bold book will have little ones jumping, flapping, swooping and singing along as they learn all about these beautiful feathered friends.” * Little London *“A bouncy read-aloud book to be enjoyed; beautifully illustrated with bold, bright colours and packed with all sorts of wild and wonderful birds.” * Gift Focus *

    7 in stock

    £8.54

  • Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories

    Candlewick Press (MA) Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £11.02

  • Maisy's Snowy Day: A Maisy First Experiences Book

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy's Snowy Day: A Maisy First Experiences Book

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £7.59

  • Maisy Goes to the Eye Doctor

    Candlewick Press (MA) Maisy Goes to the Eye Doctor

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Maisys Day Out A First Words Book

    Walker Books Ltd Maisys Day Out A First Words Book

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisLearn 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!

    5 in stock

    £6.99

  • Maisys Chinese New Year

    Walker Books Ltd Maisys Chinese New Year

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisMaisy is celebrating one of the world''s biggest festivals: Chinese New Year! From hanging up lanterns to receiving lucky red packets and joining in the dragon dance at the parade, this bright and colourful storybook is a perfect introduction to the many joys of Chinese New Year.Maisy''s friend Tiger is coming home especially for Chinese New Year! Once the house is tidy and the decorations are up, Maisy changes into her lovely red dress and throws a big party for all her friends. They have a delicious feast, tell stories, see the fireworks together and, on new year''s day, watch a spectacular parade with an amazing dragon dance! Richly illustrated in Lucy Cousins'' vibrant and colourful style, this exciting and gently informative story from the multi-award-winning creator of Maisy is ideal for sharing the excitement of Chinese New Year with little ones.

    4 in stock

    £6.99

  • Maisys Garage Pull Slide and Play

    Walker Books Ltd Maisys Garage Pull Slide and Play

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisMaisy is fixing Cyril''s car, and she needs your help! With easy-to-use pull, slide and play tabs on every spread, little ones will love this interactive garage experience.Uh oh Cyril's car has broken down! Luckily Maisy and her friends know just what to do. Pull, slide and play with the tabs to jack up the car, lower in a new engine, check the lights and wipers, and finally drive out of the garage. A delightful story about teamwork with exciting, interactive spreads, ideal for imaginative play!

    15 in stock

    £6.64

  • Maisy Gets a Pet

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Gets a Pet

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Shapes with Little Fish

    Walker Books Ltd Shapes with Little Fish

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisLearn your shapes with Little Fish in this fun, rhyming book. With finger trails for little hands, children will love tracing shapes in this deep-sea delight from Lucy Cousins, creator of Hooray for Fish!Hello! I am Little Fish, swimming in the sea.I love seeing shapes. Come along with me!Join Little Fish on a fun adventure, tracing shapes along the way! Inspired by Hooray for Fish! this charming board book features all the key shapes for little ones to learn and a bouncy, rhyming text. Young children will love tracing and learning shapes in this sturdy finger trail board book from the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins.

    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Maisys Building Site Pull Slide and Play

    Walker Books Ltd Maisys Building Site Pull Slide and Play

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisMaisy''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!

    5 in stock

    £6.99

  • Maisys Bedtime

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Bedtime

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £6.31

  • Maisy Takes a Bath

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Takes a Bath

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £5.99

  • Maisy Drives the Bus

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Drives the Bus

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £5.99

  • Doctor Maisy

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Doctor Maisy

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £5.99

  • Maisy Cleans Up

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Cleans Up

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe 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 floor is dry. Time passes more quickly when he pitches in to pick up some toys, and washing the windows is a cinch with Charley inside and Maisy out. Now the floor is finally dry, and there are the treats, all ready to eat. Good job! A story for parents to love as much as kids!

    5 in stock

    £5.99

  • Maisy Goes Camping

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Goes Camping

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Maisy Goes to the Museum Maisy First Experience

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Goes to the Museum Maisy First Experience

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom woolly mammoths to rocket ships, the marvels of a museum are more fun to explore when Maisy leads the way.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 readers, it’s good to have a friend like Maisy along for the adventure.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Maisy Goes to the Library Maisy First Experience

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Goes to the Library Maisy First Experience

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisMaisy's plan to have a quiet read is put to the challenge by her giggling friends in this ode to the pleasures of the local library.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 using the computer, making copies, listening to music, or looking at fish in the aquarium. Aha! Finally Maisy finds a sparkly book all about fish. But just as she settles into a corner to read, along come Cyril, Tallulah, Eddie, and Ostrich — and they all have noisier activities on their minds!

    10 in stock

    £7.52

  • Maisys Animals Los Animales de Maisy

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Animals Los Animales de Maisy

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisPresents the English and Spanish words for familiar domestic and wild animals through labelled illustrations featuring Maisy the mouse and her friends. On board pages.

    10 in stock

    £6.64

  • Maisys Clothes La Ropa de Maisy

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Clothes La Ropa de Maisy

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Sweet Dreams Maisy

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Sweet Dreams Maisy

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Where Are Maisys Friends

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Where Are Maisys Friends

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • Where Is Maisy

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Where Is Maisy

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £7.93

  • Maisys First Clock

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys First Clock

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.24

  • Maisy Goes on Vacation

    Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Goes on Vacation

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.59

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