Disney Baby: Moana Says Sorry

Illustrated by Jerrod Maruyama
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Even Disney Princesses make mistakes sometimes—and that's okay!
Moana learns that a heartfelt apology can make everyone feel a whole lot better in this adorable, illustrated board book perfect for toddlers.


This sweet, 24-page storybook gently guides little ones through the journey of understanding mistakes and saying those important words: “I’m sorry.”

Young children learning about empathy and respect for others will relate to Moana as she gains understanding about hurt feelings, apologies, and the beauty of forgiveness.

With a sturdy board book construction and a relatable theme for little ones, Moana Says Sorry is the perfect book for storytime with young princesses as they strive to be the best they can be.
Nancy Parent is a veteran publishing professional who has developed, edited, and written several lines of children's books for The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., Scholastic, Simon and Schuster, Random House, Insight Editions, and Readerlink. Her experience also includes several years as an account executive in licensed publishing. She worked for 20 years at Disney Publishing Worldwide as a Senior and Executive Editor.

Jerrod Maruyama is a freelance artist specializing in character designs and all things cute. He has worked for some of the biggest names in entertainment, merchandise, and social media—including Disney, Sesame Workshop, Netflix, Target, and Dreamworks.

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Even Disney Princesses make mistakes sometimes—and that's okay!
Moana learns that a heartfelt apology can make everyone feel a whole lot better in this adorable, illustrated board book perfect for toddlers.


This sweet, 24-page storybook gently guides little ones through the journey of understanding mistakes and saying those important words: “I’m sorry.”

Young children learning about empathy and respect for others will relate to Moana as she gains understanding about hurt feelings, apologies, and the beauty of forgiveness.

With a sturdy board book construction and a relatable theme for little ones, Moana Says Sorry is the perfect book for storytime with young princesses as they strive to be the best they can be.

Author

Nancy Parent is a veteran publishing professional who has developed, edited, and written several lines of children's books for The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., Scholastic, Simon and Schuster, Random House, Insight Editions, and Readerlink. Her experience also includes several years as an account executive in licensed publishing. She worked for 20 years at Disney Publishing Worldwide as a Senior and Executive Editor.

Jerrod Maruyama is a freelance artist specializing in character designs and all things cute. He has worked for some of the biggest names in entertainment, merchandise, and social media—including Disney, Sesame Workshop, Netflix, Target, and Dreamworks.

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