Maisy’s Pool is a picture book of summertime fun. Lucy Cousins writes the delightful story and illustrates the splashing friends. The Maisy storybook is 8 x 8 inches. The target age groups are toddlers and early elementary students. Candlewick Press publishes Lucy Cousins’ books.

It is warm day. Maisy and friends feel as if they will melt. What’s a great way to cool off in the summer heat? In a Pool! Water flows into a plastic inflatable pool, but there is a problem. Will the friends get to cool off?

Lucy Cousins’ font is large and bold ensuring toddlers can easily focus on the text as they learn to read. She paints the pictures in bright primary colors; she heavily outlines each object. The outlines help kids focus on the defined objects.

Parents will find Maisy’s Pool is a great bedtime book. Of course, the family can enjoy the paperback edition by the backyard wading pool. Together make a pitcher of lemonade and enjoy Maisy’s summertime tale.

Maisy's Pool by Lucy Cousins


45 x 10 inches inflatable wading pool


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Note: Maisy's Pool by Lucy Cousins review copy was received free from Candlewick Press.