Maya's Big Scene was even more than I expected. What starts out as Maya and other children practicing for a play that at first glance is just a caricature of what feminism is, turns into a lesson in equality, the leading message of feminism. With or without a follow-up discussion, Maya's Big Scene is a funny but meaningful story that will help children understand the basics of equality and community. (Also, the artwork is very charming!)

A funny and cute story about a little girl trying to get her play to be acted out exactly as she wants. Maya is a perfectionist and wants her play to be acted out exactly how she imagines it. Eventually she realizes that maybe it doesn't have to be perfect in order to be a great play. An overall sweet read filled with such lovely and quirky artwork!

This is a wonderful book. I read this book to my six-year-old niece and my four-year-old nephew and they both enjoyed it. I enjoyed it as well. It's rare to find a book that the kids really like, and that I enjoy reading too and this book definitely fit the bill. And the pictures are adorable.