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Maisy first experiences books

Author:
Cousins, Lucy
 
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Star rating for Maisy Goes to the Library
Average Rating:
3 stars
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Maisy's plan to have a quiet read is put to the challenge by her giggling friends in this ode to the pleasures of the local library (ages 2-5).
Maisy likes going to the library.
She loves to read a book in a nice, quiet place.
Today, Maisy wants to read a book about fish, but she can only find books about birds or tigers. So she explores some of the other things to do in the library, like using the computer, making copies, listening

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Star rating for Maisy, Charley, and the Wobbly Tooth
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4 stars
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On his first trip to the dentist, Charley gets lots of moral support from Maisy and friends in a full-length story readers will be eager to sink their teeth into. (Age 2-5).

Maisy's friend Charley has a wobbly tooth! He's going to the dentist for the first time, and he's a little nervous. Luckily, Maisy, Tallulah, Eddie, and Cyril are happy to accompany their toothy friend to the dentist's office, where they make some fun discoveries:

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Star rating for Maisy goes to the hospital
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When Maisy hurts herself on a trampoline, she goes to the hospital, where she is taken care of and meets a new friend.
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Star rating for Maisy Goes to the Museum
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3 stars
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From woolly mammoths to rocket ships, the marvels of a museum are more fun to explore when Maisy leads the way. (Ages 2-5)
On a rainy-day visit to the museum, Maisy and her friends explore everything from dinosaurs to a moon exhibit, from vintage vehicles to a giant dollhouse to the food exhibit. There's always something new (or old) to see at a museum, and for little readers, it's good to have a friend like Maisy along for the adventure.

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Star rating for Maisy Goes to Preschool
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4.3 stars
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"Maisy is confident and acquainted with the routines of preschool. She clearly has no separation issues. . . . As always, Cousins's bright color illustrations are simple and appealing." – School Library Journal
In a bright, full-size storybook full of familiar scenes, this child-friendly look at a day in the life of a preschooler is one that both newcomers and seasoned pros will be happy to share.

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Star rating for Maisy Goes on Vacation
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3 stars
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Maisy's packing her bags and setting off on a fun vacation in a story that's perfect for young children making a trip away from home.
How exciting! Maisy has put her sun hat, pajamas, toothbrush, and camera into a bag, and she's off to the train station with Panda and Cyril. They're headed for the seashore, but getting there is only half the fun. Coloring and snacks help pass the time on the ride to the beach, where Maisy can't wait to

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Star rating for Maisy Learns to Swim
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"Take the plunge with Maisy and her friends as they splash and wade through their first swimming lesson." — Kirkus Reviews
Today Maisy and her friends are going swimming for the first time. Eddie is a natural, but Maisy and Tallulah get into the pool slowly?—?ooh, it's freezing! But soon they are kicking and floating and even blowing bubbles with the rest. Whether water-shy or raring to go, young readers will relate

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Star rating for Maisy Goes to the Movies
Average Rating:
3 stars
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Maisy and her pals discover the magic of the big screen as they go to a movie theater for the first time.
Maisy and her friends are so excited! They're going to see a fun adventure film. With tickets and
snacks at the ready, they scramble for seats and settle in for the movie to begin. Cyril's a little afraid of the dark, but Maisy is happy to hold his hand. When Eddie enthusiastically shouts at the screen, he quickly learns a lesson

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Star rating for Maisy Plays Soccer
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3 stars
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Maisy and her friends can't wait to play soccer! Maisy puts on her uniform, laces up her sneakers, and heads to the field. Charlie, Tallulah, and Dotty are on the blue team, while Maisy, Cyril, and Eddie are on the red. Let's play! Soon enough the game heats up, with plenty of action, excitement, and suspense. Who will be the first team to make a goal? Whatever the score, it's all in good fun, and everyone is still the best of friends at the end!
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Star rating for Maisy Goes on a Plane
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3 stars
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What's it like to travel by plane for the first time? Little flyers are in good company with Maisy leading the way.
Maisy is going to visit her friend Ella, and she is taking a plane to get there. She's very excited! Join the mouse as she checks in at the airport, finds her seat (by the window!) and makes some new friends on her flight. From the whoosh at takeoff to waiting in line for the bathroom, from buckling seat belts to

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11.  Maisy goes to the bookshop

 
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Star rating for Maisy goes to a show
Average Rating:
3.3 stars
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Maisy and her friends go to the theater to see a musical for the first time.
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Star rating for Maisy's Field Day
Average Rating:
4.3 stars
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When Maisy and friends have a special day for races and competitions, it's not about winning or losing — the fun is in playing the games.
Join Maisy and her pals for Field Day! First is the egg-and-spoon race (oops, Eddie's egg is a little too wobbly). No problem, there are lots more games to play — a wheelbarrow race, a three-legged race, and even a get-dressed-up-silly race. When it's time to play ringtoss, Eddie's

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Star rating for Maisy's Snowy Day
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5 stars
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It's a snow day today—and Maisy and friends are going outside! A First Experiences story celebrates the everyday pleasures of the season.
One day Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it's snowing! After putting on her coat, scarf, and gloves, she heads outside, where everything looks beautiful covered in snow, even if it's cold. Brrr! In the park, Eddie and Cyril are catching snowflakes on their tongues, while Charley

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Star rating for Maisy's surprise birthday party
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3 stars
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Join Maisy as her friends throw her a surprise birthday complete with games, treats, cards, presents--and a ginormous birthday cake with candles for her to make a wish!
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Star rating for Maisy goes on a nature walk
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4.3 stars
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Hooray! Maisy is packed up and ready to go on a nature walk. Everyone is excited when her friends meet up at the park entrance. They're surprised at how many plants and animals live at the pond, from lily pads to ducks to ladybugs, tadpoles to fish and dragonflies. When they head into the woods, they find the animals to be shy-is that a deer, or even a fox? Looking closely at leaves and under logs helps in spotting small creatures like ants and earthworms....
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Star rating for Maisy Goes to the Eye Doctor
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Come along with Maisy for her first-ever eye test in a delightful story sure to help make this a rosy experience for little patients.
When Maisy's friend Ella has trouble seeing numbers on the board at preschool, the two go together to Dr. Flamingo the optometrist's office to have their eyes tested. Pirate Maisy has fun wearing an eyepatch and naming all the things she can see in a picture on the wall. But when it's Ella's turn, everything

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