Summary:
Maisy Goes to the Library from author Lucy Cousins is a charming story of Maisy’s library visit. She is looking for a book about fish but can’t find one. She decides to explore all the other fun things that the library has to offer, looking on the computer, making copies of pictures, and watching the fish in the aquarium. That’s where she finds it, a sparkly book about fish! As she finds a quiet corner to read, her friends walk in for story time. Will Maisy ever find a nice, quiet place to enjoy her fish book?

Practice this Comprehension Strategy-Making Connections:
As you read Maisy Goes to the Library ask your child questions about the story in relation to their own life and experiences. This is a perfect story to make connections to your own local library branch. Does your library have books about tigers, or computers to work on, is there music to listen to, or an aquarium to watch the fish swimming? Has your child read any books about fish like Maisy? Find some similarities and differences between your own local library and Maisy’s. The story can be a mirror where they can see similarities of their own life reflected in the pages, or a window where they can look out into other’s lives and see what’s different than their own. This will further their interest and engagement in the story.

Do this with your child:
After reading Maisy Goes to the Library take a trip to your local library and see if you can find any books like the one’s Maisy found. Check out a favorite book or two and find your own nice, quiet place to read. Sign your child up for a library card if they don’t already have one!

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