Lucy
Cousin’s beloved Maisy Mouse has been around for over 25 years now. So why do
we love Maisy so much? Well, here are five reasons from the Maisy team at
Walker to get started…
1) Maisy is an excellent role model
for girls and boys of all ages
Want to drive a train? Fly to the moon? Board a pirate ship and search for buried treasure? Maisy
has done it all! From playing football to making lemonade to growing her own garden, Maisy is never afraid to take on a challenge. Little ones and grownups
take note; anything is possible for girls, boys or – in Maisy’s case – mice!
2) Maisy is a good friend
Whether
it’s taking a scared Charley to the dentist when he has a wobbly tooth,
comforting Eddie when he’s having a tough day, or picking out the perfect present for everyone, you can always rely on Maisy to be there for her friends!
Maisy always brings wisdom, laughter and fun… not to mention the best snacks!
3) Maisy is creative
Here at
Walker, we love a good “crafternoon”… and so does Maisy! From her inspired fancy dress Zebra costume to the colourful works of art hanging all over her house, Maisy books are full of
resourceful ideas and creative things to make and do. In fact, when we are
working on the Maisy books, it’s
usually a good excuse to crack out the glitter glue…
4) Maisy is adventurous
When Maisy
heads out on a day trip or to ride the tallest roller coaster at the funfair, it
often prompts us to get our own boots on and go out on adventures. As much we
all love to curl up with a good book, Maisy’s passion for camping, swimming and
the big, beautiful world in general is great for inspiring us to go outdoors.
5) Maisy is just so fun and colourful
Maisy’s
creator, Lucy Cousins, has always loved working with bright, bold colours, and
Maisy is no exception – her whole world is full of vibrant colours and
characters. Every detail, from clothing to the tasty feasts, just pops on the
page. It’s a joy to look at and work with, and a big reason why Maisy is still
so fun, lively and well-loved after all this time.
So there
you have it! Just five of the many reasons we love Maisy so much. Did we miss
anything off the list? Let us know why you love Maisy below!
Don’t forget
to check out Maisy’s latest lift-the-flap adventure Beep, Beep Maisy!... not that she needs
to toot her own horn when we’re so happy to do it for her.
