| "I first created Maisy 17 years ago, and since then children all round the world have been looking at Maisy books and watching her on TV. Now, I'm really pleased that for the first time she has her own website. I hope you will enjoy looking at it and finding out more about Maisy and her friends. Have fun." |
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Lucy Cousins had only recently left Art College when she created Maisy. She was sitting doodling as she always does (“to see what happens”) when “Maisy just sort of appeared on the page.” She relied on her own “child-like instincts” to develop the character, drawing on her love of simplicity and colour.
The first two titles Maisy Goes to Bed and Maisy Goes Swimming were instant hits with children and adults around the world. Since then, Lucy has written and illustrated many more books about Maisy.
Lucy has won several awards for her books, including the Gold Award in the Parents Play and Learn Awards and the Bologna Ragazzi Children’s Non-Fiction Award for Maisy’s House. She also won the Smarties Gold Award for her picture book Jazzy in the Jungle.
What’s the secret of her success? “I’ve always felt in tune with the pre-school age group and their love of bright pictures and colours.” she says.
