Maisy Loves Butterflies: A Maisy's Planet Book

Maisy's Planet

by Lucy Cousins

Who doesn’t love a butterfly? Set a little one’s heart aflutter with this exploration of the beautiful creatures, led by everyone’s favorite mouse.

Join Maisy as she learns all about gorgeous butterflies! This fifth book in the Maisy’s Planet series introduces children to both butterflies and moths, as it investigates everything from caterpillars to cocoons to the insects in flight. Find out about patterns, color, and camouflage, and open out the final scene to marvel at Maisy’s butterfly- and moth-friendly garden!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Stem, Nature, Animals

12 pages, Board Book

Published May 20, 2025

About the author

Lucy Cousins, BA Honours in Graphic Design from The Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Brighton Polytechnic, postgraduate degree from Royal College of Art, is an author-illustrator of children's books. She is best known for her books featuring Maisy Mouse but she has also published other children's books including one about Noah's Ark. She is a mother of four and lives in Hampshire, England. Her own children are the inspiration for her books whose age range is 2-8.

Reviews

[Ailish O’Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I learned a lot about butterflies and moths from this book! 🦋 My mom say she might take me to the butterfly conservatory sometime soon! 3.5 stars

[Janet · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love butterflies and moths. The title of this board book indicated it was to be about butterflies and then suddenly it was comparing and contrasting butterflies and moths. It was the sentence about most moths are small and brown, but ideas are inaccurate. The most beautiful moth I have seen had medium pink wings and a yellow fuzzy head and I saw it very closely. And then there is the very large lovely light green Luna moth which you will always remember if you see it. Many moths are as large as butterflies.
I am very disappointed in this title as it was published by Candlewick Press which has a very good reputation.

[Vera Godley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The extensive Maisy series of children's books are beloved by parents and children alike and they cover a wide range of interests. The "Maisy Planet" series of books provides little ones with exploration of the planet on which we live and the critters that abound here, too. In this cute board book, Maisy discovers butterflies.

A delightfully entertaining introduction to butterflies, moths, and caterpillars. Young children will learn what butterflies (and moths) need and a bit about the life cycle. The amount of information is pretty extensive for ages 1 to 3 but certainly within the scope of understanding and comprehension. The board book is not tiny yet not overlarge for young hands. The typical "Masiy" illustration style is attention grabbing for intended age group.

The "Maisy Planet" series is worth the investment for young families.

I received a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.

[Eve Costarelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another adorable and interesting Maisy’s Planet, Explore & Learn edition-this one fully focused on butterflies. This book is just the right mix of fact and adorable Maisy Moments. The pictures are realistic enough but still come off as cute and cuddly. Each fact page is followed by an activity that can inspire a young garder, ecologist, entomologist or just any kid who likes to get outside and explore their world and to know how things work. Very cute and I love the fold-out end page that creates a parade of Maisy’s friends and butterflies flitting all round. This is a great STEM book for the very young. 3 Cheers! Maisy makes learning fun!

[Hailey Vittrup · Rating 5 out of 5]

*I received this book as a DRC. This Maisy book is fun to read! The illustrations are vivid and colorful, and the story is simple and informational.

[Blair · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book for preschoolers about the stages of a butterfly. One of the better Maisy books.

[Elora Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. This one made me smile, laugh, AND reach for a toy. What can’t maisy do?

[Andrés · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent Maisy science book. The text tells the reader where butterflies live and what they need to stay healthy and grow. The book talks about moths, too.

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very fun and perfect for spring!