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Maisy's Science: A First Words Book

By Lucy Cousins
Series: Maisy
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Maisy's Science: A First Words Book by Lucy Cousins is a delightful introduction to basic scientific concepts for young children. Through colourful illustrations and engaging activities, children can explore themes like nature, weather, and simple everyday phenomena. Perfect for early learners, this book encourages curiosity and discovery in a fun, accessible format.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're seeking an engaging introduction to basic science concepts for young readers. Its vibrant illustrations and simple language make learning fun and interactive, perfect for curious little minds exploring the world around them.

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It's time to learn with Maisy! This brilliant tabbed board book features fun, themed pages covering key words to help the very young take their first steps into the world of science.

Join Maisy as she investigates the world around her. Each spread is themed around different early science concepts: weather, changing seasons, plants and insects, growing, life cycles, parts of the body, textures, sounds and electricity.

With bright, colourful, clearly labelled pictures to help broaden vocabulary and understanding, Maisy's Science: A First Words Book includes bold, easy-to-use tabs which are perfect for helping little ones to locate their favourite pages again and again. Early learning is so much fun!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406387506

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lucy Cousins
  • Illustrated by Lucy Cousins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 190.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 12.0mm

Weight: 265g

Pages: 20

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About the Author

Lucy Cousins is the multi-award-winning creator of Maisy. Her unique titles fascinate toddlers with their child-like simplicity, bold outlines and vivid colours. "Maisy does things that children all over the world do," Lucy Cousins says of her superstar mouse. "The way she dresses, the way she acts, are typical of children all over the world." Lucy Cousins works from her home in Hampshire, England. Other titles include the Smarties Book Prize-winner Jazzy in the Jungle; Hooray for Fish! – which has appeared in animation in Japan; the bestselling New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated Children's Book Yummy; the critically acclaimed Peck Peck Peck, which won Best Picture Book in the Booktrust Best Book Awards, as well as the British Book Design and Production Award in the Children's Trade category; and more recently A Busy Day for Birds andSplish, Splash, Ducky!

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