5-MINUTE MAISY STORIES: (A Bedtime Read-Aloud Picture Book Collection for Kids Ages 2-5), by Lucy Cousins, Candlewick, Sept. 22, 2026, Hardcover, $14.99 (ages 2-5)
5-Minute Maisy Stories, by Lucy Cousins, is the perfect compilation of Maisy books for fans old and new.
Great for bedtime, quiet time, or on-the-go, this is the perfect treasury for reading aloud at any time. With stories about bedtime, making lemonade, fun on the farm, and more, toddlers can pick a new story each time or flip to familiar favorites again and again.
The collection includes:
Maisy Dresses Up
Maisy’s Morning on the Farm
Maisy Goes Shopping
Maisy Makes Lemonade
Maisy Cleans Up
Maisy Takes a Bath
Maisy’s Bedtime
—Synopsis provided by Candlewick
For more than 30 years, children and their parents have been cuddling up with Maisy the mouse. 5-Minute Maisy Stories is a compilation of some of the most beloved Maisy stories, each just a quick 5-minute (or less) read from beginning to end.
5-Minute Maisy Stories is designed to be read aloud as it’s a heavy book with paper pages. But that’s what makes it all the more fun. Kiddos will happily sit with a parent, grandparent, older sibling or other caregiver as they follow Maisy’s activities.
Lucy Cousin’s sweet character shines against bold, bright colored backdrops. The illustrations and words are simple, but effective. This is a fun collection.
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