Books by Lucy Cousins

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 *

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Book SynopsisA hole lot of fun!Today my daddy said to me, It''s time you learnt to peck a tree. Little Woodpecker has just learnt how to peck and ooh! yippee! what fun it is! Off he goes, on his first big pecking adventure, and he peck, peck, pecks his little heart out. He pecks the hat and then the mat, the tennis racket AND the jacket... just LOOK at all the holes he has made! Comical, contemporary and original! A stunning new picture book title from Lucy Cousins, with colour so exuberant it leaps right off the page.Trade ReviewThis is a fun read for parents and children * Recommended Reads *Comical and original, this vivacious picture book from the creator of Maisy features a lovable new character * goodreads *There are domestic objects and primary colours to point at and identify, to increase vocabulary; and intentionally loose use of rhyme and repetition, which hypnotise small children. There is the reassurance of parental love, an involved father, the humour and the thrill of the naughtiness of destroying things, the truth about toddlers that they will do things obsessively, and the lesson that learning takes practice. Riches. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *

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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.

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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.

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Book SynopsisPrepare for take-off as Maisy goes on a passenger plane for the very first time!A story of flying for the first time from the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins. Maisy is off on a journey to see her friend Ella, but Ella lives such a long way away that Maisy must go by plane, and what an exciting trip it is! As she makes her way through security and steps on board, Maisy peeks in at the captain: what a lot of lights and buttons it takes to make a plane go! Maisy soon makes friends with Mr Percy and Betsy; and after drinks, magazines and a tricky toilet stop, the journey is over in no time! The perfect buy before going on holiday, this will prepare little ones who have never flown before. It''s more fun with Maisy! Visit her amazing website www.maisyfun.com for activities, newsletters, games and more.

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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 *

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Book SynopsisSwim with Little Fish and all his friends in this exuberant under-the-sea board book from the creator of Maisy.Meet Little Fish and all his fishy friends in this splishy-sploshy riot of colour and rhyme under the sea. A simple, bright, board book delight from award-winning artist Lucy Cousins, creator of Maisy.Trade Review"* "This book is vivid and exuberant, each page 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"

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Book SynopsisJoin Maisy and her friends as they accompany Charley on his first visit to the dentist and help calm his nerves. This Maisy First Experiences story is ideal for preparing little ones for their first dental check-up.Oh no, Charley has a wobbly tooth! Luckily Maisy and friends are on hand to reassure him as he visits the dentist for the very first time. Come along as Charley meets Dr Biteright, takes a twirl on a special chair, has his teeth photographed by an x-ray machine and gargles mouthwash! With a tooth-brushing demonstration and a book to take home, Maisy and Charley learn all about their teeth and how to look after them. Charley is soon smiling again! This entertaining Maisy First Experiences story provides little ones with a gentle introduction to visiting the dentist.

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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.

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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 *

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Book SynopsisGabriel is being chased by monsters! His friend is one, and so is his uncle, his grandma … even the cat! But who will catch him? A much-loved picture book from the award-winning Lucy Cousins, now available in paperback.

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Book SynopsisSelected for the CLPE Power of Reading book packs, 2024-25.The bestselling, New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated title, Yummy!, now available as new stunning picture book editions.Where are you going, Little Red Riding Hood? asked the wolf.The old man pulled and pulled the enormous turnipMulti-award-winning author Lucy Cousins retells three of her favourite fairy tales in spare, bold language and brilliant, vibrant pictures.The famous characters in Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and The Enormous Turnip are given new life and a sprinkle of modern magic.Trade ReviewShort but briskly savage versions of several classic tales… offers younger children an eye-opening cross-section of the far-from-innocuous world of folk literature. * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) *Make room on the shelf. A new classic has arrived. * Publishers Weekly *Beloved classics are successfully served by these bold, striking renditions. There’s no sugarcoating here. * School Library Journal (starred review) *A jaunty humor shows itself in the blobby brushwork….Even the words get a chance to express themselves as paint: most spreads include something — a title, a quotation from the story, a bit of commentary — written across page in thick black brushstrokes like a child chiming in while a parent reads. It’s a good take on these traditional tales for very young book lovers. This is a book that will make you want to paint. * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisFly to space in Maisy''s rocket in this exciting shaped board book.Three, two, one blast off! Maisy is going to space in her rocket! Join Maisy as she puts on her space suit, delivers food to the astronauts and carries out essential repairs in this latest addition to the ever-popular Maisy shaped board book series.

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Book SynopsisMaisy has a very important job to do in this amazing ambulance-shaped book!Nee-nah, nee-nah! Maisy and Charley are driving their ambulance today. On with the siren and off they go. What an exciting sound! All the traffic parts to make way for the ambulance as it zooms along. Poor Eddie has had a roller-skating tumble but help is at hand from our heroes, Maisy and Charley. This super-sturdy, ambulance-shaped board book with handy wipe-clean pages introduces little ones to our all-important emergency services through a heartwarming Maisy story.

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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!

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Book SynopsisFlap 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 ReviewColourful and easy to read, this story is great for children starting to learn how to read and also for younger ones learning different types of birds - penguins, parrots, owls. The story is big and bold with a simple layout which really makes it very accessible for younger readers. Personally, I really enjoyed how simple it was, as my children were caught up in the actions with less focus on a narrative, which made a nice change for our reading activity. This story is brilliant for day time reading when you want to engage your child in the actions and play together. * School Zone *“[…] a perfect read-aloud book!” * Baby Book Babbles *

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Book SynopsisToday is recycling day – beep, beep! Climb aboard with Maisy and Tallulah as they drive their recycling truck to all their friends’ houses in the delightful shaped board book.Today is recycling day – beep, beep! Climb aboard with Maisy and Tallulah as they drive their recycling truck to all their friends’ houses. Everyone has different things to be collected: paper, cardboard, glass and plastic. Clink, clunk, squish, squash – what funny noises the recycling makes as it tumbles into the truck! This super-sturdy, recycling truck-shaped board book with handy wipe-clean pages is a simple, joyful introduction to recycling and the fun that can be had by going green.

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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.

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Book SynopsisToday, Maisy is going to nursery! Join Maisy and her friends as they play with building blocks, count to five and sit down for story time. This brilliant board book includes a bonus pop-up and play scene, featuring pop-outs of Maisy and Charley. Ideal for imaginative play and helping little ones learn about day-to-day routine at nursery and preschool.

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Book SynopsisMaisy''s going to the moon, and you can come too! With easy-to-use play, pull and slide tabs on every spread, little ones will love this interactive space adventure.3, 2, 1... Blast off! Join Maisy as she embarks on an amazing moon mission! Pull, slide and play to help Maisy pilot her rocket. Launch into space, gaze at the stars and ride a moon buggy! An exciting, interactive space adventure, ideal for imaginative play and introducing little ones to the wonders of outer space.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling, New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated title, Yummy, now available in stunning new picture book editions.Someone''s been eating my porridge, said Daddy Bear.Who''s that tripping over my bridge? roared the troll.Who will help me cut the wheat? asked the little red hen.Multi-award-winning author Lucy Cousins retells three of her favourite fairy tales in spare, bold language and brilliant, vibrant pictures.Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Little Red Hen are treated to Lucy Cousins' striking artwork and dynamic storytelling in this new edition of a well-loved title.Look out for Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories!

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Book SynopsisFull of fun, What''s the time, Maisy? is a colourful, interactive introduction to telling the time with everyone''s favourite character.Each page of this colourful large-format board book has a die-cut window revealing a chunky, clunky clock with real hands and cogs that can be turned to show the time. At eight o''clock, Maisy gets up and decides what to wear; at ten o''clock she goes shopping, and at twelve o''clock she has lunch. New time-tellers can follow Maisy right the way through her day to bedtime at seven o''clock, turning the hands and telling the time with Maisy!Trade ReviewEnjoyable and educational for all ages. * New Baby *A fun, vibrant book with the added educational appeal of time-teaching. * Junior *

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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!

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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!

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Book SynopsisToot-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 train and takes Maisy and all her friends on a journey through tunnels and up and down valleys.

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Book SynopsisLittle Fish is playing hide-and-seek with his fishy friends. Can you find him? Babies and toddlers will love searching for Little Fish behind the coral, beneath the shell and inside a treasure chest. This gorgeous lift-the-flap book features the vibrant artwork of Lucy Cousins, multi-award-winning creator of Maisy. The colourful flaps are big and sturdy, perfect for little hands. First introduced in Hooray for Fish!, Little Fish is a spotty, playful fish who loves to splish and splash with his friends. He loves Mummy Fish best of all, who's always got time for a kiss!Trade ReviewFeatured in LoveReading’s April Highlights for their Baby and Toddler category. * LoveReading *

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Book SynopsisIt''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!

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Book SynopsisA wonderful new title in the Little Fish series by the award-winning and internationally successful author and illustrator Lucy Cousins.Explore the ocean with Little Fish and meet new friends along the way! Swim in shallow rock pools and lush kelp fields; dive down to the ocean depths and play in cold seas before finally heading home to Mummy Fish in the colourful coral reef. With large flaps that open out to reveal panoramic underwater scenes, this book is a perfect way to share the wonderful diversity of marine life with the very young.

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Book SynopsisReady, steady, wobble ... GO! Saddle up for a bike ride with Maisy!Maisy has a new bicycle and can't wait to go on a bike ride with her friends. There are so many adventures to be had whizzing around on wheels, whether it's on a bike, trike, scooter or even a tandem! Uphill and down, through puddles, and with just the odd wobble, Maisy has a wonderful time. This 24th Maisy First Experiences story is a treat to read with your little one and will encourage confidence, independence and a love of pedal power!

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Book SynopsisToday, Maisy is going shopping! She find a trolley and picks out bread, cheese, milk and fruit. After she goes down every aisle it's time to pay, and then home for lunch! This brilliant board book includes a bonus pop-up and play scene, featuring pop-outs of Maisy and Eddie, plus a shopping trolley filled with lots of favourite foods! Ideal for imaginative play and helping little ones learn about a trip to the supermarket.

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Book SynopsisA bright and adorable tabbed board book featuring first words all to do with a day in town, from a trip to the library, to shopping, to the park, to lunch at a café and more!Join Maisy for a day trip to her local town. Each spread is themed around different shops and locations: the library, the post office, the garden centre, the supermarket, a café and more! 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!

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Book SynopsisExplore the world of opposites with Maisy!Maisy stop,Maisy go,Maisy fast,Maisy slow!Readers both BIG and small will love exploring rhyming word pairs with Maisy, including hot, cold, young, old, stripes, spots, one, lots, and many, many more! This revised edition of Lucy Cousins'' classic early-learning book is bursting with bright colours, irresistible rhymes and hilarious moments. In large hardback with rounded corners, it''s the perfect introduction to opposite words and a guaranteed read-aloud favourite.

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Book SynopsisJoin Little Fish and his friends in this colourful, deep-sea delight with opposite pairs to discover on every page.Hello, I am Little Fish, swimming in the sea.Today I'm learning opposites, come along with me!Explore opposite word pairs with Little Fish in this fun, interactive board book with a lively rhyming text that begs to be read aloud. From the old sea turtle to the young seahorses and from the big blue whale to small Little Fish himself, babies and toddlers will love learning about opposites in the underwater world of Little Fish. Lucy Cousins is the multi-award-winning creator of Hooray for Fish! and her vibrant artwork and playful ocean creatures capture the imaginations of children of all ages.

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Book SynopsisJoin Little Fish and friends in this colourful, deep-sea delight with exciting textures to touch and feel on every page.Hello, I am Little Fish,swimming in the sea.I love playing with all my friends,come along with me! Explore exciting textures with Little Fish and his friends in this fun, interactive touch-and-feel book with a bouncy rhyming text. Babies and toddlers will love exploring the world of Little Fish in another deep-sea delight from Lucy Cousins, multi-award-winning creator of Hooray for Fish! With vibrant artwork and playful imaginative underwater creatures, little ones will be enthralled by Little Fish''s bumpy, fluffy, rough, crinkly, shiny and squidgy friends!

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Book SynopsisMaisy is going to her first theatre show! Join Maisy and her friends as they collect their tickets, watch the curtain rise and cheer for their favourite stars. This colourful storybook is perfect for teaching little ones what to expect at a live performance. Now in paperback!Maisy and her friends are going to their first theatre show! It's an all-singing all-dancing play called Funny Feathers, starring the fabulous actress Flora Fantastica! Join Maisy and her friends as they collect their tickets, watch the curtain rise and sing along with their favourite stars.This read-aloud story from the multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins is perfect for teaching toddlers what to expect when they attend a live performance, from a school production to a West End show, and anything in between.

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