How to Listen to Understand Each Other. 7 Stories About Vanya and Maya

Maya is a real hurricane and an eternal engine—an inborn leader. Vanya is a calm inventor who feels best among books, science, and quiet. How do these two manage not to fall out and become the closest of friends?

Seven stories about a brother and sister who are just about to start school will help your child understand what matters most: how to reach agreements, accept other people’s “oddities,” and enjoy the fact that everyone is different.

Vanya and Maya—the heroes of Natalya Remish’s new book—are getting ready for school and eagerly awaiting changes. Textbooks and workbooks have already been bought, backpacks are packed, and there’s still a little time ahead for games, make-believe, and pranks. Maya is energetic and brave and loves to lead the way. Vanya is attentive and thoughtful, fascinated by discoveries, building something new, and valuing peace and quiet. How can they learn to listen to each other and respect each person’s particular traits? What adventures will open up for them in a world of imagination and scientific ideas? Seven captivating stories where two very different worlds meet will support the development of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and communication skills.

For preschool age.