We’re excited to meet you at our book signing event on Saturday, January 24th at 10:30am at Books on Third in Naples, Florida. See you there!
What happens when a girl and a bear meet in the wild?
On quiet Admiralty Island in Alaska, where the forest hums with ancient secrets, a young bear named Maya and a little girl unexpectedly catch sight of each other through the trees. Two strangers from different worlds. Two brave hearts drawn together by curiosity. One brief, magical moment that hints at a friendship neither of them could have imagined.
Discover the answer in this gentle, magical story of courage and connection.
From a Spark of Imagination to a Heartfelt Story
Maya the Bear Makes a Friend began with Nancy and Lola—an aunt and niece whose day in the wilderness sparked a story they just had to tell. A curious cub, a quiet moment, and a little spark of imagination… that’s where Maya was born.
Nancy Shaw O’Hara © 2025