Maya and the Moko Jumbie

<p class=ql-align-justify><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Maya and the Moko Jumbie</em></strong><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is a delightful Caribbean children's story that bridges past and present weaving together culture and ancestral history. Through vibrant storytelling and playful imagination it gives voice to the Afro-Caribbean experience in a way that resonates with young readers. More than just a story Maya and the Moko Jumbie is a joyful and creative introduction to the rich traditions of our heritage.</em></p><p class=ql-align-justify><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>- </em><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Floree Williams Whyte Moondancer Books</em></strong></p><p></p><p class=ql-align-justify><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Maya and the Moko Jumbie</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is a vibrant and imaginative tale set on the sun-kissed island of Antigua where joy bubbles in the air as Maya prepares to celebrate her eighth birthday. Surrounded by love laughter and Caribbean traditions she receives a most unusual gift-a tall masked doll balanced on stilts. They call it a </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Moko Jumbie</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> but what secrets does it hold? One night under the cover of stars and the hush of dreams Maya is swept into a realm alive with rhythm dancing spirits and ancient whispers. There her mysterious new friend MJ leads her on a journey where the line between past and present blurs and every beat of the drum reveals a hidden truth.</span></p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Was it just a dream-or the awakening of something far more magical?</span></p><p></p>