Maya and her friends delight in catching falling leaves, dancing to the music of swaying trees, and discovering other enchanting adventures that grow self-confidence and foster a love of nature.

The sounds of rippling streams seem to flow from the pages, and your fingertips can almost feel the texture of sticks, stones, and cones from the beautiful illustrations with stunning detail.

Imaginative rhymes-Paint a pumpkin with colors that splish-splash and swish-paired with insightful quotations for adults by known and unknown sources -The sea has a way of reminding us of our smallness, yet at the same time, our potential for greatness- teach nature's nurturing lessons of kindness, empathy, compassion, and the joy of curiosity.

Among the book's surprises is a red lotus flower, a symbol of resilience, hidden brightly, its bloom waiting to be found.

Through Maya's journey, children grow to understand that nature's gifts belong to everyone and that protecting them is our shared responsibility -Earth and Heart are spelled with the same letters.

Celebrate the wonder of the natural world brimming with flowers, apples, turtles, deer, ducks, birds, soil, streams, leaves and other open-air treasures!

Join in the great outdoor fun on every page. This is the first element of A Green Smile Equation: Fun + Curiosity + Imagination + Learning = Care for Nature and Environmental Stewardship.

Maya hopes you love reading her book under a tree, beneath the sky, or wherever you feel the happiest!

Formato	Tapa suave
Número de Páginas	34
Lenguaje	Inglés
Editorial	Patricia Ambinder
Fecha de Publicación	2023-12-05
Dimensiones	8.5" x 8.5" x 0.09" pulgadas
Letra Grande	No
Con Ilustraciones	No
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Ambinder, Patricia

A writer of poetry and prose, Patricia Ambinder is a passionate social justice advocate with an avid curiosity to understand the complexities of the human experience. She appreciates the concise eloquence of quotations to nurture imagination and challenge thinking. For decades, Patricia held leadership positions on boards and councils, offering guidance and enhancing communications to strengthen community engagement on issues such as early childhood education, food security and peace and justice. She is an Honorary Life Member of the Board of Directors of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Patricia and her husband cherish time with their four children and extended family. It was her adored granddaughter Maya's fascination with leaves and delight in morning nature walks that inspired "As Maya Grows in the Natural World." Patricia loves watching birds, hearing the rustle of sea grapes and simply enjoying the outdoors. AsMayaGrows.com

Soderberg, Kim

Kim Soderberg is a Children's Book Illustrator with a personal and professional passion for helping children grow in kindness through visual storytelling. After her son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the importance of advocating for acceptance became a focal point in her work. Through portraying characters of all differences and abilities, she supports a culture where we all belong as we are in this world. Kim currently lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her graphic designer husband, Josh, and their three energetic children. She has a BFA in illustration from the Columbus College of Art Design and is an active member of SCBWI. When she is not illustrating, you can find her creating with Sculpey, exploring Lake Erie, or searching for a new succulent to add to her collection. kimsoderbergillustration.com