Maya's Tiny Warriors (Mom's Choice Awards Gold Award Recipient) - by Manasi Vegesna (Paperback)

About the Book

Packed with vibrant illustrations and fun comparisons, the award-winning book Maya's Tiny Warriors delivers knowledge about the immune system in a light-hearted and engaging way!

Book Synopsis

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.

Maya's Tiny Warriors is a Mom's Choice Awards(R) Gold Recipient!

Review Quotes

Every child can relate to the feeling of getting sick, but even adults struggle to explain what is happening. Through the lens of one child's relatable experience, we learn about the basics of immunity with familiar words and colorful characters. This book leads us toward a greater public understanding of immunity.

Jessica Lancaster, PhD

Assistant Professor of Immunology, Mayo Clinic

Manasi is a gifted science communicator with a passion for storytelling. Maya's Tiny Warriors teaches children about the amazing work their immune system does to defend their bodies against illness in a simplified way.

Kayleigh Ingersoll

Immunology PhD Candidate at Harvard

This book is an insightful and accessible story that teaches children how their immune system functions in fighting off illness. With accuracy and clarity, children are sure to come away with a new understanding of how their bodies work to keep them healthy.

Courtney Black

Project Manager at the International Space Station National Laboratory