Maisy's Bedtime [Hardcover]

Lucy Cousins (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 4, 1999 | Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Maisy

Maisy the mouse and her toy panda get ready for bed.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1 Sweet Maisy the mouse returns in familiar, primary-colored gouaches heavily outlined in black. In the first book, she gets ready for bed, finds her misplaced Panda, and, at the last minute, the pair remember to use the toilet. The second book is a real charmer. Maisy's pal Tallulah helps set up and repair a wading pool; then the girls team up with Eddie the elephant so that all three can cool off. Both titles show toddler-empowering vignettes; Maisy's Pool offers just enough plot and tension to appeal to rookie readers as well. Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA

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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 at the Farm; Happy Birthday, Maisy; Happy Christmas, Maisy; Maisy's Farm 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: 076360884X
• ISBN-13: 978-0763608842
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,808,296 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

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My infant son loves them!!, January 18, 2001

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Tina M Carroll (West Grove, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maisy's Bedtime (Hardcover)

I've been reading to my son since he was first born, and he is now 5 1/2 months old. Out of all the books I've bought for him, he by far loves his Maisy books!! His eyes light up at the pictures, and he starts babbling (talking) to the book! My husband and I love reading them to him because the stories are so cute and easy to read. Thank god for Amazon because I haven't been able to find all of the books anywhere else. This book in particular is a life saver, because at night he often gets a little fussy and I read this to him before bedtime--it helps to calm him down!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maisy to the rescue - bedtime ritual, October 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Maisy's Bedtime (Paperback)

If you have a reluctant toddler, Lucy Cousins' Maisy can help reinforce bedtime rituals and good habits. Maisy washes up, uses the potty and puts on pajamas. She even reads in bed - just like Mommy and Daddy read their child. Bright, clear pictures and soothing text make this our daughter's favorite go-to-sleep book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Maisy Gets Ready for Bed, January 9, 2004

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James Sadler (Plano, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maisy's Bedtime (Paperback)

If you are the parent of a young child, you probably know who Maisy is. She's a mouse with a duck, a squirrel, an elephant, and a crocodile for friends. Why the crocodile isn't trying to eat the others is beyond me, but that's life in Maisy's world.

Both of my daughters love the Maisy books; there's something about their simple stories and colorful pictures that even appeals to adults. The books are short and easy to read. But, the stories are never obnoxiously simplistic, like so many other books for small children.

This is great to read at bedtime, esspecially if you can convince your child to pretend they are Maisy going to sleep. Maisy's preparing for bed and her preparations include a trip to the potty. The first time you see that page, it's actually kind of funny. This is one of my daughters' favorite Maisy books.