Maya Meets New Friends
A Farm Mouse's Autumn Forest Adventure
Maya's Little Forest · Book 1 · Ages 4-7
Maya is a young farm mouse who dreams of a safer home. Although food is easy to find on the farm, so are the cats. As she explores the forest, she meets new friends who teach her to build a burrow, store food, and get ready for winter.
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Maya is a young farm mouse who dreams of a safer home. Although food is easy to find on the farm, so are the cats.
When Maya meets Sammy the squirrel and Charlie the chipmunk, she discovers a beautiful forest where neighbors help one another. They show her how to build a cozy new burrow, store food for winter, and explore their wonderful woodland home.
Maya loves her new life so much that she spends every day playing with her new friends. But as winter gets closer, she begins to realize she has forgotten something important.
Will Maya be ready when the first snow falls?
Maya explores the forest and meets the creatures who live there, learning how to build a burrow, how to store food before the cold arrives, and how the woods change as autumn turns to winter - discovering along the way why getting ready early matters.
Filled with gentle adventure, lovable woodland animals, and real nature facts, this heartwarming story highlights the power of friendship, learning, and working together.
Perfect for children ages 4-7, this beautifully illustrated book also includes:
Fun Forest Facts A child-friendly glossary Story discussion questions A map of Maya's forest A "Look and Find" activity
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Meet the characters
Maya
Maya is a farm mouse who moves to the forest in search of a peaceful life. She becomes a good friend to the animals of the forest and supports her neighbors.
Sammy
A red squirrel, and a friend of Maya. He is hardworking and smart and is always there to lend a hand.
Charlie
Charlie is a chipmunk with big cheeks. He is also Maya's friend. He is cunning and loves food.
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Complete the series
Join Maya and her forest friends on gentle, funny adventures as they help one another, meet woodland neighbors, and watch the forest change with the seasons.
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Maya is a young farm mouse who dreams of a safer home. Although food is easy to find on the farm, so are the cats. As she explores the forest, she meets new friends who teach her to build a burrow, store food, and get ready for winter.