Puff Can't Sleep
Maya's Little Forest · Book 2 · Ages 4-7
As Maya's world grows, so does her circle of friends! Helping Puff the hedgehog settle down for his long winter sleep, she finds out how a beaver, a woodpecker and a hedgehog each prepare for the cold in their own way.
About this book
Maya is looking forward to another day in the forest. But a mysterious tap, tap, tap echoes through the trees.
When Maya meets Puff the hedgehog, she finds out that the strange sound is keeping him awake. With the chilly season fast approaching, Puff needs to settle down for his long hibernation.
Together, Maya and Puff set out to find the source of the tapping. Along the way, they meet Toby the beaver and Woody the woodpecker, learning how different forest animals prepare for the cold months ahead and discovering that friends are always stronger when they help one another.
Can Maya help Puff solve the mystery before the first snowfall?
Filled with gentle humor, lovable forest animals, and fascinating nature facts, this heartwarming story celebrates friendship, kindness, curiosity, and helping others.
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Meet the characters
Maya
Maya is a farm mouse who moves to the forest in search of a peaceful life. She becomes a good friend to the animals of the forest and supports her neighbors.
Puff
Puff is a young hedgehog who really wants to sleep for the winter, but he can't seem to be able to until Maya helps him.
Toby
A kind and hardworking beaver who is always ready to help.
Woody
A woodpecker who didn't know that his actions make problems for the animals of the forest.
Charlie
Charlie is a chipmunk with big cheeks. He is also Maya's friend. He is cunning and loves food.
Sammy
A red squirrel, and a friend of Maya. He is hardworking and smart and is always there to lend a hand.
Complete the series
Join Maya and her forest friends on gentle, funny adventures as they help one another, meet woodland neighbors, and watch the forest change with the seasons.
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As Maya's world grows, so does her circle of friends! Helping Puff the hedgehog settle down for his long winter sleep, she finds out how a beaver, a woodpecker and a hedgehog each prepare for the cold in their own way.