Early learning books with STEM vibe: Candlewick books for little ones [Review & Giveaway]

Maisy Loves Birds: A Maisy's Planet Book by Lucy Cousins

ISBN: 9781536236620
$9.99 US | Board Book

My thoughts:  Maisy books are so cute. Bold line drawings in bright colors on sturdy board all prove to be winners when combined with Lucy Cousins' ideas that entertain and, yes, educate our wee little ones.

The Maisy Planet books introduce our little ones to the world around them beyond typical counting, ABC, and identity story lines. In Maisy Loves Birds: A Maisy Planet Book a slow and careful introduction to birds of the world are introduced. All designed to educate and make children aware of the variety and scope of those flitting, flying, singing creatures and how they fit into this world of ours. Set to engender an appreciation  birds and their variety and purpose. A delightful little book.

About the book: Curiosity takes wing as the littlest nature lovers explore birds of all feathers in this bright and cheerful board book in the Maisy’s Planet series.

Investigate the world of birds with Maisy! Introduce the youngest listeners to their avian friends, from familiar garden species to swooping birds of prey, from soaring seabirds to birds that don’t fly at all. Toddlers can learn about nesting, feeding, and migrating through colorful illustrations and a simple text pitched for the youngest explorers and budding bird-watchers. In the Maisy’s Planet series, each sturdy board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world, with bold colors, clear language, and a fun spread to open out at the end. Kids love to love our planet with Maisy! (Check out the giveaway opportunity below!)

Maisy Loves Butterflies: A Maisy's Planet Book by Lucy Cousins & 

Available May 2025
Boardbook $9.99

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! Secret word: nature (Watch for Chat With Vera's review soon!)

One-osaurus, Two-osaurus by Kim Norman & illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby 

ISBN: 9781536201796
$17.99 US | Hardcover

My thoughts:  This is a delightful, rollicking counting book that has colorful, rip-roaring dinosaurs playing a game. Usually my preference is to introduce dinosaurs when the child is older, perhaps five-plus; but this cute book simply has imaginative "osaurs" playing. So no harm in that.

It is imaginatively cute with a bit of rhyme as the count goes from one to ten. 

About the book: Part counting game, part dinosaur celebration, this energetic romp is a numbers concept book for the ages.

"One-osaurus, two-osaurus, three-osaurus, four!"

Look there, in a child’s bedroom, where some prehistoric pals are gathered in a counting game. Nine dinosaurs are playing a sing-song rendition of hide-and-seek—but something isn’t adding up. Where is number ten? Stomp, stomp, stomp! CHOMP, CHOMP, CHOMP! Ready or not, here he comes, and he sounds . . . big! With big, bold numerals, an array of dinosaurs in comical poses, and a humorous twist at the end, this tribute to a child’s imagination makes learning numbers a gigantic 

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DISCLOSURE: I received complimentary copies to review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given. Winner's prize book is provided and mailed or shipped directly to the winner by Candlewick Publishing or its publicist. Chat With Vera is not responsible for lost or misdirected prizes.