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Maya Makes A Friend spreads the message of acceptance, awareness, and kindness for all children. Written in kid-friendly language with digital illustrations, this book tells the story of a little girl named Maya who goes to the park with her mom. When Maya notices another child with a wheelchair, she has questions for her mom. Maya’s mom encourages Maya to talk to the other child and they quickly become friends. This is a great book to teach about differences. Talking PointsThe last page of the book offers talking points to open a line of communication with children to discuss disabilities. Use these talking points to start a conversation about acceptance, kindness, and respect. No two people are the same. Some differences you can see and others are not noticeable. A disability is only one characteristic of a person. Everyone has likes and dislikes, strengths and challenges. Children can be born disabled or become disabled from an accident or illness. You can't "catch" a disability from someone else, and you shouldn’t be scared of someone with a disability. Just because someone has a physical disability like a part or parts of the body that does not work well, it does not mean they necessarily have a thinking disability.Children with disabilities can do many of the things every other child does, but it might take them a little longer. They may need assistance or special equipment to help them.Great for Classrooms:Whether you are a principal, classroom teacher, guidance counselor, social worker, or librarian, this picture book will enrich the learning experience and answer any questions from curious children by teaching differences and acceptance. Meet the Authors:Heather and Kate are both moms, teachers, and authors. The idea for Someone Special Books Series came about when Heather's daughter, Maya, was heading off to preschool. Maya was born with a rare metabolic condition called Propionic Acidemia and Heather wanted to make sure her peers and teachers understood how to keep Maya safe, happy, and healthy in school. Heather created a picture book to share with the class that explained her condition. The book was so helpful, the Someone Special Books Series was created to help spread the message of acceptance, awareness, and kindness for all children.

Maya Makes A Friend is a story of a little girl who turns a regular day at the park into a special and memorable experience. This book is designed to open the line of communication about disability awareness, acceptance, and friendship. With talking points at the end of the book, adults have the opportunity to have a meaningful discussion with children of all ages.