MAYESHA AND THE WINGS OF WANDER

Four-year-old Mayesha loves wandering through the meadow near her home, where wildflowers sway, creeks sparkle, and colorful butterflies dance in the sunshine. When noisy construction frightens the butterflies away and tramples their flowers, Mayesha decides that being small does not mean being powerless. With a bucket of healthy soil, bright native flowers, shallow water, safe resting places, and a little determination, she creates a welcoming Butterfly Café in her own backyard.As more butterflies, bees, birds, and caterpillars discover Mayesha's garden, children will learn gentle lessons about courage, compassion, pollinators, healthy habitats, and caring for the natural world. Through warm storytelling and interactive wonder questions, this illustrated picture book invites young readers to observe, imagine, and talk about nature.The story concludes with a hands-on Backyard Bed & Breakfast activity that families can try on a porch, balcony, or garden patch. Together, grown-ups and children can make a small water station, plant a colorful pollinator garden, and leave a cozy hiding place for backyard wildlife.Mayesha and the Wings of Wander is a tender read-aloud about curiosity, kindness, and the meaningful difference one child can make—one tiny wing, one flower, and one hopeful garden at a time.