Both Mary and Maggie have adored the Maisy books by Lucy Cousins! I was first introduced to these books by everyone's Nona, a wonderful grandmother who shares her love of reading with preschoolers frequently! We started out borrowing these books from the library. When we began to plan our five-day road trip from Davis to New Orleans, though, we purchased several to read to Mary in the car. As an adult reading these books, you may think B-O-R-I-N-G! But, kids love them, well, at least my kids love them and ask me to read them over and over again. Why do kids like these books so much? The illustrations are vibrant. Maisy spends time with her friends, Charley, Eddie, and Tallulah. Maisy is a mouse and each of her friends is a different animal. The sentences are short and simple. The stories are either about normal everyday activities (like going to bed or shopping or cleaning) or special activities that kids love (like going to the fair or making lemonade or playing in the wading pool). Plus, Maisy's toy bear, Panda, even joins in on the fun!
Children develop at different rates, but both my girls were really interested in these books when they were two. Maggie is three now and still really enjoys these books. They are a frequent choice for Quiet Time. Lucy Cousins has written many of these books, so you've got a lot to choose from. We own the following:
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