The Adventures of Maya's Shadow
A Story of Nighttime Wonder and Quiet Magic
Every night when Maya goes to bed, something magical happens. While Maya sleeps and dreams, her shadow wakes up and slips out the door for adventures of its own. The imprint flagship, quiet wonder, nighttime magic, and morning homecoming.
Available in English, Spanish, and French
Page and audio available in Spanish, English, and French
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Talk about it together
Three questions to open a conversation, one for each part of the read.
- Before readingLook at your shadow. Where do you think it goes when you fall asleep?
- While you readMaya's shadow is out having an adventure. What would your shadow do all night?
- After readingThe shadow always comes home by morning. What do you love about coming home?
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