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Maya Helps the Nervous Dolphin: A Calm and Heartwarming Underwater Adventure About Empathy, Courage, and Social-Emotional Learning for Ages 3-7

Maya Helps the Nervous Dolphin: A Calm and Heartwarming Underwater Adventure About Empathy, Courage, and Social-Emotional Learning for Ages 3-7

Paperback

Series: Maya the Gentle Manatee: Kindness & Compassion Social-Emotional Learning

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN13: 9798196587641
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 12 2026
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Join Maya, a gentle and kind-hearted manatee, on a peaceful underwater adventure in the deep blue ocean.

One day, Maya meets a small dolphin who feels nervous about swimming too far from its family. The ocean feels big, noisy, and overwhelming, and the dolphin struggles to stay calm.

With patience and kindness, Maya stays by the dolphin's side, helping it slow down, breathe, and feel safe. Step by step, Maya gently guides her new friend through calming waters, showing that courage doesn't mean not feeling afraid-it means moving forward with support and trust.

As their journey continues, the nervous dolphin learns to feel braver, more confident, and more secure in the wide ocean world.

This soothing bedtime story supports social-emotional learning (SEL) for children ages 3-7:

  • Build empathy and understanding of emotions
  • Learn courage in new or scary situations
  • Practice calming and self-regulation skills
  • Develop kindness and supportive friendship
  • Strengthen emotional confidence and resilience

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