Maya's World by Andrea Pippins
ISBN: 0593814991
Genres: Arts, Emotions & Feelings
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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Maya’s World

Author-Illustrator: Andrea Pippins

This picture book for ages 4-8 is about a young girl named Maya who loves to draw and is eager to share her colorful artwork with her classmates. However, her drawing of a rainbow causes confusion among her peers; Pia states, “It doesn’t look like a rainbow.” Another student says, “Rainbows don’t have patterns or those colors.” Maya overcomes self-doubt and inspires others to use their imaginations. While the reader never gets to view Maya’s drawing in its entirety, the pages show the children interacting with elements of Maya’s artwork through bright and vivid illustrations, once she starts explaining her piece to the class. Maya inspires her friends to use their individual imaginations and creativity to create a beautiful masterpiece together. It is a lovely celebration of art as self-expression. It’s validating to young artists to hear that there is no right or wrong way to draw what you feel.

5 stars

Reviewed by Lindsey Hopkins, Jay-Niles Memorial Library, Jay