Lucy Cousins

Join 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.

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 the optometrist's office to have their eyes tested. Pirate Maisy has fun wearing an eyepatch and naming all the things she can see in a picture on the wall. But when it's Ella's turn, everything inside the picture looks blurry. Oh dear Luckily, Dr. Flamingo is there to take care of her, with a special machine that looks inside her eyes and some big funny glasses with dials that let Ella see everything clearly. Best of all, she gets to pick out some yellow-framed glasses, and Maisy finds some snazzy red sunglasses of her own. With Lucy Cousins's trademark brilliant colors and cheery characters, this twenty-third First Experiences story is ideal for reassuring little ones ahead of their first visit to the eye doctor.

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 the optometrist's office to have their eyes tested. Pirate Maisy has fun wearing an eyepatch and naming all the things she can see in a picture on the wall. But when it's Ella's turn, everything inside the picture looks blurry Oh dear Luckily, Dr. Flamingo is there to take care of her, with a special machine that looks inside her eyes and some big funny glasses with dials that let Ella see everything clearly. Best of all, she gets to pick out some yellow-framed glasses, and Maisy finds some snazzy red sunglasses of her own. With Lucy Cousins's trademark brilliant colors and cheery characters, this twenty-third First Experiences story is ideal for reassuring little ones ahead of their first visit to the eye doctor.

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 Join Little Fish and friends on an exciting underwater search for opposites Baby seahorses are young, but Turtle is very old. Look at how shelly fish hide in their shells, but come out when Little Fish calls. Ele-fish may be slow, but Fly Fish whizzes fast Readers both big and small will enjoy this delightful board book from Lucy Cousins with its playful rhyming text and bold illustrations--a fresh, effervescent introduction to learning opposite words, with adorable Little Fish as a guide.

Explore the world of trees with Maisy in this brand-new series celebrating our planet!Maisy is learning all about different kinds of trees. What is a tree and how does it grow? How do leaves vary? How do trees change through the year and why don’t some trees change at all? Little ones will discover the answers to these questions and many more in this colourful board book. Open out the final scene and wonder at amazing trees from around the world!Maisy’s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out final spread.Love our planet with Maisy!

Learn all about bees with Maisy in this brand-new series celebrating our planet!Maisy is finding out about the bees in her garden and learning why they are so important for our planet. What do bees do all day? Where do they live? Little ones will discover the answers to these questions and many more in this colourful board book. Open out the final scene to see Maisy and the busy bees at work!Maisy’s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out spread.

Selected 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.

"Conveys a very important lesson on ecosystem preservation nestled within an engaging story. . . .This is spring story time perfection." --School Library Journal (starred review) Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly are looking for somewhere to live. And each has a different want: Bee loves flowers, Ladybug prefers leaves, Beetle is fond of dead wood, and Dragonfly likes ponds. But every time they find what seems like the perfect spot--with beautiful flowers, a tiny pond, some dead wood, or gorgeous green leaves--they discover it's underfoot, near traffic, or otherwise not safe. Will these four friends ever find a good place? Lucy Cousins brings her bold artwork and endearing characters to an inviting story that leads to a dazzling conclusion, showing children that even in an urban environment, encouraging wildlife and natural ecosystems can create a healthy and beautiful habitat for all of us.

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 nectar from flowers, then carry dusty pollen on their bodies to spread it from flower to flower? Or that they need lots of flowers, water, and a dry place to live? Through Lucy Cousins's familiar bold, inviting artwork and cheery narration, the youngest children can join Maisy as she tends to her growing garden and discovers some fun and informative things about the bees that live there. Open the final gatefold to see how Maisy is helping the amazing bees

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's leaves help you know what kind of tree it is (and are great to use for making pictures)? Whether it's how trees grow from seeds or how they change throughout the seasons (or not), Maisy has much to share with loyal fans and new friends. Open the final gatefold to see some wonderful trees from around the world

Tutkitaan luontoa Maisan kanssa! Tule mukaan oppimaan uutta ja pitämään yhdessä huolta ympäröivästä luonnosta. Puut ovat suurikokoisia kasveja, joilla on juuret, runko ja lehtevä latvus. Maisan mielestä puiden tutkiminen on hurjan jännittävää! Mikä on sinun lempipuusi?

Selected 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 turnip…Multi-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.

It'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.

A colourful, comforting bedtime story by the award-winning and internationally successful author-illustrator Lucy Cousins. Follow Little Fish as he wishes goodnight to all his friends, from bumble fish to upside-down fish, before cuddling up with Mummy Fish for a lovely long night’s sleep. With beautiful underwater scenes and simple rhymes, this is a wonderfully soothing, lullaby-like bedtime story.

It's a snow day today--and Maisy and friends are going outside One day Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it's snowing After putting on her coat, scarf, and gloves, she heads outdoors, where everything looks beautiful covered in snow. In the park, Eddie and Cyril are catching snowflakes, while Charley and Tallulah throw snowballs. Maisy joins in the fun, building a snowman and sledding down a hill. Yippee When it gets too cold, the whole crew returns inside for hot cocoa and a snuggle. Warm and inviting, this quintessential winter story captures the joys of a snowy day spent with friends.

Discover how kindness makes Maisy's world go round!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.

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, he says good night to all his friends--Red Fish and Blue Fish, Eye Fish and Sky Fish, Bumble Fish and Upside-Down Fish--before cuddling up with Mommy Fish for a long night's sleep. Fanciful, friendly characters and bright, mesmerizing artwork pair with simple rhymes and a repeated "good night" for a lullaby that eases little ones into the sweetest of dreams.

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 for the environment, looking out for one another to taking care of themselves Bold, bright, and buoyant, Maisy's oversize celebration of kindness will catch the eyes and hearts of everyone from loyal followers to new friends, while making an inspiring addition to the shelves of little ones and their parents, caregivers, and teachers.

Opettele Maisan kanssa arjen huomaavaisuutta ja hyviä tapoja. Iloisen värikäs kuvakirja kannustaa jokaista pitämään huolta itsestään, ystävistään ja ympäröivästä luonnosta. Tuntuu hyvältä, kun voi leikkiä sopuisasti yhdessä, auttaa ja ilahduttaa muita! Pienet hyvät teot ja toisten huomioon ottaminen tekevät meidän kaikkien elämästä himpun verran parempaa.