My Friend Maisy

Ages 2–5

British accent Lucy Cousins books BBC Studios/Sky Kids

Channel info

Run by: Based on the Maisy books by Lucy Cousins (46 million+ copies sold); this 2025/2026 reboot is co-produced by BBC Studios and Trustbridge Entertainment for Sky Kids.

Why we picked it: Real, acclaimed author (Royal College of Art graduate) with a genuinely massive publishing track record; the original 1999 series won a BAFTA.

Learning focus: Calm, simple narrated dialogue with foundational vocabulary in a classic storybook format.

The Importance of Teamwork

A good starting point — the channel has plenty more if your child likes this.

Did you know? The head writer on this reboot, Matilda Tristram, also wrote for Peppa Pig — a direct staffing link between two of the biggest names in British preschool TV.