Maya & Marley and the New Friend

By: Henry-Allain, Laura

Join siblings Maya and Marley as they welcome their new friend, Kazuki, to the playground

Maya and Marley are back with another heartwarming adventure As they help prepare Grove Adventure Playground for the annual community lunch, the siblings are excited to greet all the guests. But when they meet a shy new boy named Kazuki, they make it their mission to help him feel at home.

Can Maya and Marley find a way to make Kazuki feel welcome -- and what mischief will their cheeky goats, Lou and Chou, get up to this time?

A warm, inclusive, and joyful picture book from bestselling author Laura Henry-Allain, celebrating empathy, friendship, and caring for the world around us.

Also available from the world of Laura Henry-Allain: Maya & Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0241624061
• ISBN13: 9780241624067
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Ladybird
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Age Range: 3 years and under