Meet Maya
Maya is the main character of Maya's Worldly Wonders®, a bold British-Indian girl from London who explores the world one destination at a time. So far, her adventures have taken her to Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Japan and Brazil, with many more places on her wish list.
Maya is curious, brave and kind, and she never does things by halves. She makes friends wherever she goes, says yes to every challenge (even when her knees are wobbling), and always finds a way to help when someone needs it. She's a proud foodie with a serious love of spicy dishes, and she believes the best way to see a new place is to dive right into it, with her trusted backpack and camera of course!
Where Has Maya Explored?
Malaysia: Maya's Marvellous Malaysian Quest
Maya heads into the wild side of Malaysia, where she faces her fears and discovers the country's incredible wildlife and culture.
Nepal: Maya's Yeti-licious Himalayan Hike
Maya laces up her boots to tackle Thorong La Pass in the Himalayas and helps a local community rebuild their school.
Japan: Maya's Whimsical Japanese Journey
From the bustling streets of Tokyo to quiet temples, Maya discovers a country full of surprises.
Brazil: Maya's Soulful Brazilian Bonanza
Maya dances to the rhythm of Brazil, gazing out from Christ the Redeemer, marvelling at Iguazu Falls and making friends in the heart of Rio.
Sri Lanka: Maya's Sri Lankan Spice Trail of Tails
Maya finally meets her pen pal Ramy for a whirlwind of surfing, spice trails and jackfruit curry, until a golden retriever called Mimosa changes their plans.
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The Official Maya Jingle & Teaser
Maya in Sri Lanka
Maya in Japan
Maya in Brazil
Learn More About Maya's World
Maya's Friends
Wherever Maya goes, she finds new friends. There's Ramy, her pen pal from Sri Lanka, who shares her love of adventure and a very long bucket list. There's Mimosa, a golden retriever looking for a forever home, who steals Maya's heart. And her parents and little sister who are always there to pick her up from her travels!
What Children Learn with Maya
Every adventure is packed with fun, but there's something deeper in every story too. Maya helps young readers build courage by facing her fears, curiosity by asking questions about the world, kindness by helping people and animals she meets, and respect for different cultures, wildlife and the planet we share.
Maya's adventures are inspired by real places visited by author Sharika Chauhan, so the cultures, foods and landmarks children discover are the real thing.
Bring Maya Home
Take Maya on your own adventures with the soft Maya plush doll and collectable illustrated bookmarks, or kit out your young explorer with Maya's adventure backpacks, water bottles and explorer tees.
