Maya and Waggers: I Have to Scoop What?

by W.T. Kosmos

Overview

In this "hilarious tale about canine care" (Kirkus Reviews), Maya, her best friend Lily, and their energetic new puppy Waggers stay with Uncle Puddin' Head, who is obsessed with keeping his lawn perfectly pristine. Unfortunately, Waggers' bathroom habits are anything but lawn-friendly! To avoid trouble—and her worst fear—Maya sneaks Waggers into the wacky neighbors' yards, unleashing chaos in a community that isn't exactly welcoming to this spirited team of outsiders. Filled with laugh-out-loud moments and valuable life lessons, this "delightful story" (The Book Commentary) teaches kids that with friendship, responsibility, and a little courage, no problem is too big—or messy—to handle.
 

Why Parents and Kids Will Love Maya and Waggers:

• Laugh-Out-Loud Humor: Maya and Waggers' antics provide plenty of fun and laughter, keeping readers entertained throughout.
• Exciting Adventures: The action-packed plot keeps readers hooked, with surprising twists and fun-filled escapades.
• Heartwarming Friendship: Maya's bond with her best friend and Waggers highlights the joys of friendship.
• Valuable Life Lessons: Through her adventures, Maya learns about responsibility, independence, courage, and caring for pets, wrapped in an engaging and relatable story.
• Community and Understanding: Maya learns about the challenges and importance of understanding different viewpoints, teaching readers the value of empathy and community. 
   

Praise for Maya and Waggers #1: I Have to Scoop What?

 
My daughter begged me to keep reading! Highly recommend.
— Parent

This is most definitely not a bed time story - too much laughing and fun!  It's one of my daughter's favorites now.
— Parent

A hilarious tale about canine care. This series opener starring Maya deftly captures the childhood spirit that comes with owning a dog. It does a remarkable job of teaching responsibility in an amusing way. 
— Kirkus Reviews

Highly recommended! Children will not only laugh and enjoy reading Maya and Waggers, but will learn a lot about responsibility, making connections, having fun, and choices... A cute story with relatable text and characters that are curious and relevant... A quick and enjoyable read with laugh-out-loud moments.
— Reader Views

A light-hearted and enjoyable read that offers a nuanced perspective on young pet ownership, balancing the responsibilities with the intrinsic joy pets bring into our lives… The book's humor is subtle yet effective, keeping readers engaged and chuckling from start to finish. Kosmos's ability to channel a child's viewpoint makes this book a delightful addition to children's literature.
— Literary Titan

Maya and Waggers #1: I Have To Scoop What?
Maya and Waggers #2: MEGA GOSSIP

Product Details

BN ID:	2940179233053
Publisher:	Wise Wit Press, LLC
Publication date:	12/05/2023
Series:	Maya and Waggers
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	15 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

W.T. Kosmos is the humorist author of the award-winning Blaze Union and the Puddin' Head Schools and the upcoming series, Maya and Waggers. He is the alter ego (pen name) of a life-long educator who has had the great privilege and joy of serving as a teacher and school principal. W.T. Kosmos lives along the coast of Paradox, USA, Earth, Milky Way and enjoys reading, writing, walking the beach, star gazing, snorkeling with Regal the seahorse, and wrestling with his magnificent dogs.

Editorial Reviews

2023-12-19
In this chapter book, a girl learns what it means to own a pooch as she tries to find the courage to scoop the dog’s poop.

Maya Union, a brown-skinned girl, and her family live in an “Island Nation” where dogs are a novelty. The island’s inhabitants—the Puddin’ Heads and the Sweeties—know nothing about canines and their care. Nevertheless, an American official ships a bunch of puppies to the island, who are adopted by the Puddin’ Heads. On this island, devotion to Puddin’ Head or Sweetie identity is essential. Kosmos’ children’s story about dog care and political orientation opens with a close friend, Lily, visiting Maya to see her newly adopted puppy, Waggers. Maya’s sister, Blaze, a “football and rock star,” is going on tour soon and the Union family plans to accompany her. Maya begs to remain home to care for Waggers or for Lily’s family to take the dog and both girls. But as Sweeties, Lily’s parents refuse. They believe that “puppies are for Puddin’ Heads, not Sweeties.” As a result, Maya, Lily, and Waggers must spend a week with the dreaded Uncle Kal, who prides himself on his brand-new MegaCorp lawn, an innovative product that needs to establish its roots. But while dealing with her uncle’s pristine lawn and his neighborhood’s strong Puddin’ Head identity, Maya learns she must find a place for Waggers’ poop. She considers several options—even the idea of training the puppy notto poop—and realizes that locating a new lawn for the dog is the solution. But after an eye-opening neighborhood adventure, Maya concludes that she might have to scoop the poop after all. Following Kosmos’ Blaze Union and the Puddin’ Head Schools (2023), this series opener starring Maya deftly captures the childhood spirit that comes with owning a dog. It does a remarkable job of teaching responsibility in an amusing way. The tale also smoothly integrates canine care, an engaging narrative, and political differences, with humor the common thread. Featuring compact illustrations by Mullins, the work manages to celebrate diversity without being didactic. Although some readers may want more details about Maya’s stay with Uncle Kal, the story ends with a funny, smart surprise, allowing the audience to imagine what will happen next.

A hilarious tale about canine care and political differences.

Kirkus Reviews