Maya's World
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2026

Maya's World

By Andrea Pippins

A young artist's rainbow sparks confusion. Can she inspire her classmates to see her vision?

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Maya loves to draw, but when her rainbow artwork confuses her classmates, she faces self-doubt. As her peers question her vision, Maya must find a way to help them understand her unique perspective. With her teacher's encouragement, Maya embarks on a journey to inspire her class to embrace their creativity. Will Maya's colorful imagination unite her classmates and transform their views? Dive into this vibrant tale of self-expression and discover how one artist's vision can create a masterpiece of understanding and creativity.

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A young artist is eager to share her colorful artwork but when the rainbow she creates causes confusion among her classmates, she must overcome self-doubt in this empowering picture book about embracing the artist in you! When Maya’s class is asked to draw something inspired by nature, she gets right to work. There’s nothing Maya loves to do more than draw! So she spends all evening drawing, painting, and gluing. She even wakes up early the next day to add the finishing touches. In class, the students take turns presenting their artwork. Tatiana shares her drawing of a puddle, Pedro shows his picture of a butterfly, and Ravi proudly displays his sketch of rocks. Excited to share her rainbow, Maya opens her drawing with a big “Ta-da!” But her classmates are confused. “I like your drawing, but rainbows don’t look like that,” says Ravi. Maya’s cheeks tingle and her palms start to sweat. How can Maya help her classmates understand her drawing? With encouragement from their teacher, Maya inspires her class to unleash their own creativity and bring everyone’s unique perspectives together to create a beautiful masterpiece. Here is a vibrant story that celebrates self-expression and imagination, perfect for any young artist who sees the world in different and interesting ways, encouraging readers to explore their creativity and share their ideas with pride.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
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Published
February 17, 2026
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Language
English
Type
Picture Book
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ISBN
9780593814994

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