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Maya and Marley are back with another adventure! 
 
While preparing Grove adventure playground for the annual community lunch, it's up to Maya and Marley to greet all the guests. But when they introduce themselves to a new boy, Kazuki, the two siblings make it their goal to take the nervous Kazuki under their wings. 
 
Will Maya and Marley find a way to make Kazuki feel welcome? And what will their cheeky goats, Lou and Chou be up to this time? 
 
A warm and adventurous picture book from bestselling author, Laura Henry-Allain, that promotes empathy and caring for the world around you.

Join siblings Maya and Marley as they welcome their new friend, Kazuki, to the playground! 
 
Maya and Marley are back with another adventure! 
 
While preparing Grove adventure playground for the annual community lunch, it's up to Maya and Marley to greet all the guests. But when they introduce themselves to a new boy, Kazuki, the two siblings make it their goal to take the nervous Kazuki under their wings. 
 
Will Maya and Marley find a way to make Kazuki feel welcome? And what will their cheeky goats, Lou and Chou be up to this time? 
 
A warm and adventurous picture book from bestselling author, Laura Henry-Allain, that promotes empathy and caring for the world around you. 
 
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Laura Henry-Allain MBE (Author) 
Laura Henry-Allain MBE is an award-winning international producer, storyteller, educationalist and consultant. She is the creator of the well-loved JoJo and Gran Gran characters, developed and produced by CBeebies and is the series' associate producer. She is also executive producer on a few shows that are currently in development, including Daddio & Co. 
 
Yabaewah Scott (Illustrator) 
Some of Yabaewah (Ya-bay-wah) Scott's first canvases were the important work documents of her parents. Keeping her passion for creativity in mind, she eventually went on to study Graphic Design and Illustration at University. 
 
Within Yabaewah's work, you'll often see a bold use of colour and texture, gaining a feeling of warmth with hints of nostalgia. She's currently working as a freelance illustrator and teacher in London. Yabaewah would describe herself as a curious creative with a love for animals and the whimsical.

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