
Maya & Marley and the New Friend
$25.91
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
6 July 2026
Summary
A warm and joyful picture book that celebrates empathy, friendship and community, written by award-winning, bestselling author Laura Henry-Allain MBE, creator of JoJo and Gran Gran.
Welcome to Grove Adventure Playground, where everyone is welcome!
Brother and sister Maya & Marley live in Grove Adventure Playground with Mum, Dad and their cheeky pet goats, Lou and Chou.
It’s the day of the big community lunch, and the playground is busy with friends and neighbours, …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241624067 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0241624061 |
| Author: | Laura Henry-Allain, Yabaewah Scott |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Ladybird |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 6 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 178g |
| Dimensions: | 268mm x 249mm x 4mm |
| Series: | Maya and Marley |
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About The Author
Laura Henry-Allain
Laura Henry-Allain MBE
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 currently in development, including Daddio & Co.
Yabaewah Scott
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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