" Oh, Maya!" A Wags Over Worries Series: Maya Meets Her Forever Family

by George A Peterson, Tony MIDI (Illustrator)

Overview

Are you ready for some tail-wagging fun with Maya Grace in the "Oh Maya!" - Wags Over Worries book series? Follow Maya, a playful 3-year-old anxious pup who worries a lot, and helps kiddos learn about mindfulness, courage, and managing big emotions in a fun and engaging way. Readers will join Maya's new dad as he embarks on a courageous voyage into the unknown. Along the way, he faces dangerous weather and rocky roads that threaten his success! Will he make it in time?

"Oh, Maya!" is a delightful children's picture book series that explores the intricate world of dealing with big emotions. Both children and parents encounter moments of worry, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed. This rings particularly true for youngsters coping with ADHD, ADD, and Anxiety Disorders. It is within this wonderful series that children can find an empowering and educational lens through which they can learn to process their own feelings, all through the magical power of storytelling.

- Dr. Konstantin Lukin - The Lukin Center for Psychotherapy

"Oh, Maya!" is a beautiful story about the day a puppy gets adopted by her forever family. Through rhyming text and beautiful illustrations, children learn it is okay to have big feelings and are taught strategies to work through them.

- Marcy Pestreich - First Grade Teacher

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781662885518
Publisher:	Xulon Press
Publication date:	11/07/2023
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.11(d)
Age Range:	3 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

2023-11-02
A puppy learns that new experiences can be scary but also exciting in Peterson’s picture book.

Maya Grace is a 3-year-old, silvery-brown canine. Sometimes, she narrates, she has strong feelings, such as fear and nervousness, which she doesn’t know how to manage. However, she has a strong family support system (and plenty of treats). Maya was born in a small town in the mountains. One day, her adoptive human dad traveled by car to pick her up. However, his GPS took him to the wrong location, and then he endured a surprise rainstorm, but he finally made it to the farm where Maya lived. When she was taken out of the barn to be adopted, away from other puppies, she became anxious, but she took some helpful deep breaths. At Maya’s new home, the family’s young son, Georgie, excitedly greeted her. The story is told in consistent, ABCB quatrains, and youngsters will find the bold, red text easy to read; a practical breathing exercise for readers is included at the end. One line notes that Dad “praised God for his Grace,” but there are no other religious elements. Midi’s brightly colored illustrations are relatively realistic in style and fill each page. Maya’s family is depicted with pale skin; the farmer is portrayed with a brown skin tone.

An accessible tale for youngsters about managing anxiety.

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