Maisy Dresses Up [Paperback]

Lucy Cousins (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Maisy

Maisy's fun and familiar world reflects favorite TV episodes—and the lively adventures young children have every day.

One of four adventures familiar to children who watch Maisy on TV, in MAISY DRESSES UP, Maisy and her friends play dress-up. As always, toddlers, preschoolers, and parents will find the ordinary extraordinary with Maisy!

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 is one of today's most acclaimed young author-illustrators of children's books. "I draw by the heart," she says. "I think of what children would like by going back to my own childlike instincts." And what instincts! More than 300,000 copies of Maisy books have sold worldwide. Lucy Cousins lives in rural Hampshire, England, with her four children—ample inspiration for Maisy's future adventures.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (August 4, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763609099
• ISBN-13: 978-0763609092
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.2 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Popular Characters > Book Characters > Maisy
  • #13 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( C ) > Cousins, Lucy
  • #100 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs & Squirrels > Fiction

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