Maisy Dresses Up [Hardcover]

Lucy Cousins (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Maisy

Maisy the mouse makes a very special costume for Tallulah's costume party.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS In the first story, Maisy tries to come up with a unique dress-up idea for Tallulah's costume party. All of her friends have already arrived when, "In comes a zebra. Oh, it's Maisy!" In the second title, the endearing white mouse gathers the ingredients she needs and makes gingerbread cookies. As she's cleaning up the dishes, two friends arrive "Just in time for an afternoon snack." The simple texts and bright illustrations done in primary colors make these offerings appropriate for very young audiences. Good choices for laptime, but also suited to sharing in small group settings. Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY

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About the Author

Lucy Cousins has illustrated numerous Maisy titles, including Maisy Goes to Bed; Maisy Goes Swimming; Maisy Goes to the Playground; Maisy Goes to Playschool; Maisy's ABC; Count with Maisy; Maisy's Colours; Maisy's House (Winner of the 1997 Bologna Ragazzi Non-Fiction Prize); Maisy's Farm; Maisy at the Farm; Happy Birthday, Maisy; Happy Christmas, Maisy, as well as sticker, mix-and-match, colouring, board and story books based on the TV series. Among her other books are Noah's Ark, Za-za's Baby Brother and Katy Cat and Beaky Boo. She has four children. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (August 4, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763608858
• ISBN-13: 978-0763608859
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,678,575 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lucy Cousins is the creator of many wonderful picture books for children, including Yummy: My Favourite Nursery Stories and Hooray for Fish! , as well as her bestselling books about Maisy the mouse. About I'm the Best, she says, "I had the idea for this book after winning a tennis competition. I loved telling all my friends and family about it, but then I realized that I was probably showing off, like Dog!" Lucy Cousins lives in Hampshire with her partner, four children and very fluffy dog.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Maisie's A Star, January 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Maisy Dresses Up (Paperback)

Colourful and bright illustrations and simple texts appeal tremendously to the preschooler. In this particular book (one of a series of adventures) Maisie decides on a costume for a party. My 21/2 year old daughter has come back to this book again and again in the last six months, except that now she likes to read it to me! Also recommended for this age and the right temperament (patient, likes imaginative play) is the Maisie Playhouse. The small cutout parts are somewhat fiddly for little fingers but it is sure to occupy you (initially) and your child in many happy hours.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who Doesn't Like Dress Up and a Mystery (What will Maisy Be?), March 14, 2010

By 

Pam Tee "Busy Mom" - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)   

This review is from: Maisy Dresses Up (Paperback)

"Maisy Dresses Up" is a cute book that begins with Maisy being invited to a costume party at Tallulah's.


TALKING POINTS:::
Bright colorful artwork typifies the Maisy series from Lucy Cousins and most older babies, toddlers and younger preschoolers enjoy her books.

The idea of a party, particularly a costume party, is pretty interesting to most small fry, and from what I've seen this topic grabs their attention right away. Particularly after the author asks the question, "what will Maisy be?"

Lucy Cousins does a great job in this one of building tension as she makes suggestions for what Maisy might be, only to take that option off the table because one of Maisy's friends --Charley or Eddie or Cyril...-- is already dressing up as that.

Frugal mom's like myself, will like that Maisy doesn't buy an outfit, but makes her own disguise.

Overall, an entertaining book and one of the better Maisy's.

Pam T~
mom and reviewer (BooksforKids-reviews)

5.0 out of 5 stars Who Doesn't Like Dress Up and a Mystery (What will Maisy Be?), September 20, 2010

By 

Pam Tee "Busy Mom" - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)   

Maisy Dresses Up" is a cute book that begins with Maisy being invited to a costume party at Tallulah's.


TALKING POINTS:::
Bright colorful artwork typifies the Maisy series from Lucy Cousins and most older babies, toddlers and younger preschoolers enjoy her books.

The idea of a party, particularly a costume party, is pretty interesting to most small fry, and from what I've seen this topic grabs their attention right away. Particularly after the author asks the question, "what will Maisy be?"

Lucy Cousins does a great job in this one of building tension as she makes suggestions for what Maisy might be, only to take that option off the table because one of Maisy's friends --Charley or Eddie or Cyril...-- is already dressing up as that.

Frugal mom's like myself, will like that Maisy doesn't buy an outfit, but makes her own disguise.

Overall, an entertaining book and one of the better Maisy's.

Pam T~
mom/blogger
BooksforKids-reviews