Who can resist riding on a fire engine with Maisy?

NEE-NAH, NEE-NAH Maisy and Cyril are driving a fire engine today. First they have to check the water in the hose. SWOOSH Uh-oh Look out, little cat Now the cat is scared and climbs up on the roof and won't come down. But firefighters Maisy and Cyril come to the rescue - and then they're off for a ride in their shiny red truck

It's another first for Maisy The intrepid mouse is off to the big city with Charley. A perfect story for young children going on an urban adventure.

Broom, vroom, beep Maisy and Charley are in the city visiting their friend Dotty, and there are many things to get used to - noisy traffic, enormous buildings, and sidewalks so crowded they have to walk very slowly (all the better for looking in store windows). Riding the escalator and elevator - and hanging on tight in the subway - are almost as much fun as exploring the giant toy store and eating pizza in a cafe. Even the...

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 to the field. Charlie, Tallulah, and Dotty are on the blue team, while Maisy, Cyril, and Eddie are on the red. Let s play Soon enough the game heats up, with plenty of action, excitement, and suspense. Who will be the first team to make a goal? Whatever the score, it s all in good fun, and everyone is still the best of friends at the end "

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 after she falls and hurts her leg? Maisy's friend Charley goes with her to the hospital, where X-rays, a cast, and an overnight stay ensue. Maisy feels strange to be away from home, but a friendly patient soon helps her feel better. Little readers will be relieved and intrigued to share a memorable -- and perhaps familiar -- experience with Maisy.

Maisy's plan to have a quiet read is put to the challenge by her giggling friends in this picture book 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...

From 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."

Five in the tent A camping trip with Maisy turns into a slapstick comedy of errors in this hilarious picture-book adventure.

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 fitting them all in -- Maisy, Charley, Cyril, Tallulah, and finally, the huge elephant, Eddie. What a squeezy squish-squash Good night, campers Uh-oh-what's that popping sound?

"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 time for the sleepy mouse to sing and read to Panda, snuggle in her cozy bed, and bask in the comforts of bedtime. What better way for young children to end their day than with a "sweet dreams" from Maisy?

Maisy s packing her bags and setting off on a fun vacation in a story that s perfect for young children making a trip away from home.
How exciting Maisy has put her sun hat, pajamas, toothbrush, and camera into a bag, and she s off to the train station with Panda and Cyril. They re headed for the seashore, but getting there is only half the fun. Coloring and snacks help pass the time on the ride to the beach, where Maisy can t wait to swim, collect seashells, build sandcastles, and lots more. At nighttime it feels special to go to bed in a hotel knowing that tomorrow another...

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 Donkey, and he's much bigger than Ladybug. He wins Unfortunately, Dog's nonstop bragging is starting to make his friends feel kind of sad. But what if they mixed things up and looked at them differently? Could they teach Dog a lesson -- and remind him of what it means to be a best friend?