Maya and the Beast: A Picture Book Cover:Hardcover But her father tells her

But her father tells her that she must learn to write it in English

and she sets out to find the alibi witness who can prove his innocence

Summer is fairly certain she's ready to be a grown-up—right now

Today is the day

• 2010 Wellcome Trust Book Prize winner

Maya and the Beast: A Picture Book Cover:Hardcover But her father tells herA fairy tale picture book of big waves and even bigger courage, inspired by the personal story of professional surfer Maya Gabeira, who smashed records and gender stereotypes. Young Maya is shy and often feels fragile and scared because of her asthmaexcept when shes in the water. Its the one place where she feels strong. While everyone else in her town is scared of the Beast, the giant wave heard all around the world as it crashes into the shoreline,