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Book Details:

Book Title:  Maya’s Tiny Warriors by Manasi Vegesna
Category:  Children’s Fiction (ages 4 to 8), 32 pages
Genre:  Children’s Picture Book
Publisher:  Manasi Vegesna
Release date:   Oct 2023
Content Rating:  G.  Suitable for everyone.

 

 

Book Description:

On the first day of school, Maya wakes up with a terrible flu. As she sneezes, coughs, and burns up with a fever, she can’t quite understand why she is sick. And why isn’t she getting better?

Thankfully for her, there are tiny warriors in her body that are battling for her well-being. Follow these warriors as they fight to keep Maya safe in this epic showdown between the immune system and the flu.

​For ages 4-8, this book is perfect for young kids learning how their body works. By accompanying Maya’s warriors on their journey, readers will better understand their immune systems and illnesses.

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My Kid Review

Vegesna, Manasi. Maya’s Tiny Warriors. Illustrated by Sharifa Patrick. 2023.

Have you ever wondered how to explain being sick to a child? Manasi Vegesna has written a book that can help parents and teachers explain the recovery process. She describes in child-friendly terms what happens in the immune system as it is fighting the germs.

 Maya is sick on the first day of school, Maya wakes up with a fever so Mom sends her back to bed. The story describes the battle that is taking place in her body. Once her immune system has done its job, Maya is healthy again and ready to go to school. 

The only thing I didn’t like about the book was that Maya returned to school the day following a fever. Most schools require 24-hours fever free without fever-reducing meds before returning to school. The fact that Maya could return to school as soon as she woke up well, while they have to be fever-free a whole day before returning to school may be confusing to some. However, I did really like the book and think it is a great one to teach about the immune system. 

Maya’s Tiny Warriors would make a great addition to a K-12 Christian school library or a classroom library. Teachers may want to include the book in their units about the human body. 

I received a complimentary copy of Maya’s Tiny Warriors. This is my honest review.

 

Meet the Author – Manasi Vegesna:

Manasi Vegesna is a passionate author from Arizona who is interested in biology and medicine. She has utilized her love for immunology in order to help future young generations face their sickness with courage. In the future, she hopes to further dive into the wonders of science through more imaginative stories. Currently a high school senior, she continues to remain curious. When she’s not doing her homework, you can catch her playing the violin or reading a book. Or, she’s probably binging Disney movies.

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