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Maya and the Beast: A Picture Book Cover:Hardcover is the first Native AmericanA fairy tale picture book of big waves and even bigger courage, inspired by the personal story of professional surfer Maya Gabeira, who smashed records and gender stereotypes. Young Maya is shy and often feels fragile and scared because of her asthmaexcept when shes in the water. Its the one place where she feels strong. While everyone else in her town is scared of the Beast, the giant wave heard all around the world as it crashes into the shoreline,