Yabaewah Scott – illustratör

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 the 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, all arriving with tasty dishes to share. But among the crowd of excited guests, Maya and Marley spot a new face – one that looks worried and shy. Can Maya and Marley find a way to make this new friend feel welcome?Don't miss Maya & Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up, winner of the Teach Early Years Award 2025!

** WINNER OF THE TEACH EARLY YEARS AWARD 2025 **"A wonderfully inspiring tale that shows children just how empowered they can be."Joseph Coelho OBE, Children's Laureate 2022-2024"Where children’s books are concerned, Laura sets the standard." Patrick HutchinsonSiblings Maya and Marley are ready to take charge and make a change in this award-winning picture book by Laura Henry-Allain, creator of JoJo & Gran Gran!"I'm wondering, I'm wondering... we need to have a great big tidy up!"Maya and Marley live in their very own adventure playground with Mum, Dad and their cheeky pet goats, Lou and Chou. When the playground becomes overrun with litter, Maya and Marley decide it's time to get tidying. But clearing up a whole playground is a big job - will anyone else come along to help with the great big tidy-up?A warm and joyful picture book from bestselling author, Laura Henry-Allain, that promotes empathy, community and caring for the world around you.

** WINNER OF THE TEACH EARLY YEARS AWARD 2025 **"A wonderfully inspiring tale that shows children just how empowered they can be."Joseph Coelho OBE, Children's Laureate 2022-2024"Where children’s books are concerned, Laura sets the standard." Patrick HutchinsonSiblings Maya and Marley are ready to take charge and make a change in this award-winning picture book by Laura Henry-Allain, creator of JoJo & Gran Gran!"I'm wondering, I'm wondering... we need to have a great big tidy up!"Maya and Marley live in their very own adventure playground with Mum, Dad and their cheeky pet goats, Lou and Chou. When the playground becomes overrun with litter, Maya and Marley decide it's time to get tidying. But clearing up a whole playground is a big job - will anyone else come along to help with the great big tidy-up?A warm and joyful picture book from bestselling author, Laura Henry-Allain, that promotes empathy, community and caring for the world around you.