Maisy Goes to the Library
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2005 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Maisy Goes to the Library

Written and illustrated by Lucy Cousins

Part of the Maisy series

A quiet library visit turns chaotic with noisy friends.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,464 ratings
32 pages· 237 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Maisy seeks a peaceful library escape to read about fish, but her quest is interrupted by friends with noisy plans. As she navigates the library's offerings, from computers to aquariums, Maisy finally finds her book. Yet, Cyril, Tallulah, Eddie, and Ostrich arrive, bringing chaos to her serene corner. Can Maisy find tranquility amidst the lively antics of her friends, or will the library's quiet be lost to their boisterous fun? Discover how Maisy balances her love for reading with the unexpected joys of friendship in this charming library adventure.

From the publisher

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 to music, or looking at fish in the aquarium. Aha! Finally Maisy finds a sparkly book all about fish. But just as she settles into a corner to read, along come Cyril, Tallulah, Eddie, and Ostrich — and they all have noisier activities on their minds!

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
237
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~170L
Themes & topics
Books about readingBooks about the libraryBooks about new experiencesBooks about social themesBooks about animals
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I don't know what it is about the Maisy books that makes them so appealing to my kids. Both of my daughters have been drawn to Maisy and her friends from a very young age--maybe it's the simple pictures or bold colors? Regardless, they really like these books and often seek them out at the library. I don't mind them, but I don't love reading them aloud.

Lauren Hancock

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
89218
Publication
Published
March 1, 2009
First published
January 1, 2005
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763643713

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