Maya & Bella

Eight-year-old Maya has a best friend with whiskers, an orange belly, and a talent for turning ordinary days into laugh-out-loud adventures-Bella the tabby cat! From a breakfast "heist" and rainy-day blanket fort to a library sock mystery, a neighborhood talent show, and a cozy sleepover at Grandma's, Maya & Bella: Everyday Adventures with a Very Silly Cat celebrates friendship, responsibility, and the everyday magic kids can find right at home. Perfect for ages 6-8 (Grades 1-3), this funny, feel-good chapter book is ideal for independent readers and read-aloud time with families, classrooms, or cat lovers of any age. Short chapters, warm humor, and bold-outline black-and-white illustrations (one per chapter) keep new readers engaged and confident. Kids will love: A goofy, lovable orange tabby who "curates" socks and blinks cat kisses. Relatable adventures: forts, market day, "cat vs. vacuum," talent show jitters, and more. A gentle mystery vibe and tons of giggle moments. Grown-ups will love: Built-in social-emotional themes: kindness, consent ("we stop if Bella says no"), courage, and noticing feelings. Subtle responsible pet care tips (fresh water, playtime, brushing, litter routine). Encouragement to keep a "Little Wonders" gratitude list. Inside you'll find: 10 cozy chapters, 10 illustration prompts for imagination, 6×9 trim perfect for little hands, and a tone that's wholesome, inclusive, and genuinely funny. Great for fans of funny cat books, everyday adventures for kids, and chapter books for girls 6-8. If your reader enjoys pets, gentle mysteries, and heartwarming humor, Maya & Bella will purr their way straight into your home library.