Maria's Time to Shine

By Tara Cheston and Michelle Cheston

From the moment she hatches on a Punta Cana beach, Maria knows she is a little different. The ocean is wide, the waves are strong, and the journey ahead feels uncertain, but Maria carries a light inside her that helps guide her forward.

In Maria's Time to Shine, young readers follow Maria as she discovers that even the smallest light can matter, especially when shared. Through calm, beautifully illustrated scenes of ocean life, gentle perseverance, and quiet courage, this story offers reassurance that everyone has something special to offer, sometimes before they even realize it themselves.

Written for children ages 4-7, Maria's Time to Shine is a soothing, hope-filled picture book about belonging, inner strength, and trusting your own glow.

This book is perfect for:

Children learning to embrace what makes them uniqueBedtime reading and calm classroom momentsFamilies and educators seeking stories about confidence and kindness

Maria's Time to Shine is a reminder that you don't have to be loud to be bright-and that when the time is right, your light will shine.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJRPVQN7
• ISBN13: 9798245302935
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"