Do you know Maisy?

Maisy is the cute, little mouse beloved by children worldwide. She joins in with the learning experiences for children. You will enjoy the time you spend reading to your child… A smiling Maisy enjoys counting the yellow chicks and learning things move fast and slow. The animal sounds ( baas, moos, quacks, etc.) delight her ears. As she smiles and learns so does young readers.

Lucy Cousins creates Maisy’s Amazing Big Book of Learning. This is a colorful picture book is 11" x 11". It has forty-six pages of learning for preschool and early elementary school children. There are more than forty “lift-the-flaps” for interactive fun and smiles with your child.

In this book Maisy’s Amazing Big Book of Learning the basic concepts are covered. Children learn to recognize numbers, colors, shapes and the alphabet. Also, they learn patterns, opposites, weather terms, days of week and much more.

Lucy Cousins writes and illustrates Maisy’s Amazing Big Book of Learning. She uses bright primary colors. Ms. Cousins outlines each object in black which helps toddlers to focus on them and their color. The font is black and large which young readers can see and read easily. Children in nursery or preschool circle groups can easily see the pages since the picture book is over-sized.

The basic concepts book is interactive, drawing the child into the learning experience. Forty flaps for inquisitive fingers to lift and peek under. Kids love making the sounds of musical instruments and animals. Maisy learns quiet and loud noises, too. Parent and teachers engage toddlers and elementary students into conversation. Children love it when adults listen to them.

Maisy’s Amazing Big Book of Learning is a great picture book. It is economical because it contains basic concepts that you might find in several separate books. The book cover and pages are sturdy and will be enjoyed for many years to come.





Note: Maisy books are from my library.