Maya & Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up

** 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 Hutchinson 
 
Siblings 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 &amp; 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.

Laura Henry-Allain MBE (Author) 
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 that are currently in development, including Daddio & Co. 
 
Yabaewah Scott (Illustrator) 
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.

"I'm wondering, I'm wondering... we need to have a great big tidy up!" 
 
Maya and Marley live in their very own playground with Mum, Dad and pet goats Lou and Chou! 
 
But when the playground becomes overrun with litter, it's up to Maya and Marley to plan a tidy up! Will they be able to clear it all away by themselves? 
 
A warm and adventurous picture book from bestselling author, Laura Henry-Allain, that promotes empathy and caring for the world around you.

Laura Henry-Allain MBE

Yabaewah Scott

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, 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? 
 
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. 
 
Don't miss Maya & Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up, winner of the Teach Early Years Award 2025!

Yabaewah Scott

Books by Yabaewah Scott

Series by Yabaewah Scott

Maya and Marley

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