Fun fact about child development: you’re pretty much spot on about how kids get their fears from adults! In their early years they look to adults for how to properly act and basically copy them. You can see this in babies who haven’t even learned how to talk, yet are yelling at each other like they’re having an argument (probably because their parents do it enough that they’ve picked up on how conversations work). They’re trying to make connections in their brains about how the world works and as they get older, refine those connections. So teaching kids early on that bugs are good and reinforcing it helps them a lot! Source: I’m considering pursuing a major in Early Childhood Education and took a Childhood/Adolescent development class at college

Hey I liked this vlog. I cant wait to buy your book so hopefully someday you can buy some food besides bread. Have a great day

I do an insect research unit in my library with my kindergarteners every year and I’ll be excited to use this as a read aloud :)

Maya thinks I'm gonna buy the book for a kid I know, little does she know, I'm buying the book for my own adult ass, and she cannot stop me lmao

I am a kindergarten teacher and I have told my kids all about your book. We’re looking forward to reading it when it comes out! They know about quite a few of the ambassadors because I wear my alveus sweatshirts to school sometimes and have the stompy plushie in my classroom 🥰

Vlogs like this are 10/10, please continue to do more. Can do anything, clothes/thrift shopping, going to salon to change hair, going to a vegan restaurant, Christmas shopping, literally anything. They are so good, great video!

Maya commentating over herself talking and pointing out background things is 10/10 vlog content and what we’re all here for

You seem genuinely passionate about teaching kids about bugs and I'm sure your passion will come through your writing.

As an adult with no children, I would absolutely buy this children's book.

My daughter has always loved insects. Most insects she will try and play with and loves to learn about them. Her and I are the only ones in our family that will put them outside so they don’t get crushed by everyone else freaking out. Your book idea is amazing and it really is needed. Insects are a part of every day life and we should try and learn more about them. They are essential to the environment as well.

As someone who really enjoy mayas content and everything she teaches about animals and bugs and everything else I'm very happy to hear she's branching into kids' literature. I am a daycare teacher I work with ages 2-5 but I also nanny for older kids as well. Even if I may be afraid of how a bug looks I rarely show that to kids I don't want to instill on them that they should harm bugs or disturb them just bc they can. If there is a bug in the daycare we teach them to alert a teacher so we can all bring it outside. We have kids who will gladly help pick up a bug and carry it safely to a bush outside or a flower. The daycare I work at is on a farm so we do get a lot of fun bugs! The coolest bug I've gotten to show and teach kids about is the cross spider I have arachnophobia but I know there are plenty of spiders that are harmless and safe its just ill cry if it touches me :) Teaching kids to not be afraid of bugs and teaching kids to show care to bugs and animals alike is so so important and every reaction has an impact. Me and my other teachers were devastated to see the neighbor chop down a beautiful pine today bc we know its a big hit for a lot of birds in the area and we were chatting about it. the kids came over concerned as well and wanted to learn where the birds would go now and if we can replant the tree so the birds can have a new one. Thank you Maya for being apart of helping the younger generation!

Maya has one of the funniest editors. The lethal company and fallout references in the intro killed me.

Lethal Company edit at the intro was sick lmao

i do volunteer work with special needs kids age 7-10 and absolutely LOVE bugs and learning about animals! They would go WILD over a book about bugs, cant wait!!

Based solely on the thumbnail and title, it's great that you finally learned to read. Seriously though, the book sounds like a really good idea and I'd love to see more stuff like this in the future.

So glad that you're doing this. I distinctly remember my love of bugs (and spiders specifically) traces back to a book I read at the library when I was 4. I'm sure yours will do the same for future generations!

Your editor is goated. That narration/animation with the "have you seen my hat?"-part? Elite.

They NEED to let you make the illustrations!!!! You're so talented at drawing

As a beginning teacher, I can certainly empathize with your worry about not being able to communicate with kids. The best advice I've received (from mentors, education professors, and even the kids themselves) is to just be authentic. It's clear to me from the way you talk about this book that your passion and personality will shine through and kids will love that. For the rest, you can rely on teachers and parents for help. If a too-tricky word sneaks we'll explain it. If the ending's a little sad we'll talk about what the characters could have done to make it happy. Whenever you work with kids, you're working with a team.

dude istg Danny is the absolute perfect editor for maya’s vlogs. ngl this is just so entertaining and fun to watch. been a fan for 2 years now and will forever be.

My mom is a pre-k teacher and if you get this book published I will definitely recommend it to her to read to her class.

the sad children's books are pretty memorable, I remember "the velveteen rabbit" and also a book that was about getting over the loss of a cat called "The Tenth Good Thing About Barney." They were sad, but I definitely read them multiple times as a kidlet.

Watching you go out and commit a day to writing your book is inspiring me to do the same!! Motivation is so hard for me and I haven't written in ages, but seeing you just go "boom. Writing day. Find fitting location. Commit" is making me want to do the same!

Don't sell yourself short, Maya, the reason you are able to break down and explain so simply is because you have great understanding of what you are teaching. 👍

These vlogs are always great, a lot more like this plz

Yay! Can’t wait to get the book!! Bugs rule! Also love the editing!!

I haven’t written a comment in many years but just wanted to say I really liked the chill vlog! I’m inspired by your level of productivity, trying new things, and following your passions! I didn’t find it boring

As someone who wants to be an entomologist, I'm so happy you're making this book! More adults need to learn that insects are super important to the environment, so that the younger generations can be less scared of them 💜💜

i have no kids and don't even like children but i will buy like 5 copies of this book and donate them to my local libraries to make sure kids read this book. i am also a big bug fan but am still getting over the ingrained fear

editor went hard on this one, props

Your vlogs are so enjoyable, whether its Twitch Con or a day in the life. I'll also definitely be buying your book for my nephews!

i used to LOVE books about insects and parasites when i was little the more information & facts the better! i loved to tell my parents and friends random facts i learned and they probably got so sick of me lol

i love this!! seeing your illustrations for this has been so fun. very good to watch while i'm taking a break from writing about jesus lol

like the slow vlogs, really genuine and down to earth. the crazy vlogs kinda feel too much because they are so disconnected from day to day that we tend to lead.

I don't know if Maya has ADHD, but her style of vlogging makes me as someone with ADHD feel very seen in an awesome way. The fidget cube, her voice-over commentary interrupting her own talking, the freaking little jokes and edits throughout the whole thing. Very entertaining, 10/10 would recommend. I will be watching as comfort noise at some point in the future, because her voice is so soothing.

It’s not necessarily the stuff going on that makes the vlogs enjoyable, it’s mostly you. I could listen to you talk about pretty much anything forever.

i personally love “boring” everyday vlogs, they’re relaxing in a way

loved this video! so soothing & wishing you all the best on the book!

I have a 6 year old who is learning to read and loves watching alveaus, we will definitely be buying!

*_MOAR!_* i love your style of vlogging. Congrats on the book getting underway 😊

I absolutely loved this video, its late at night right now so the chill vibe was great. I recently bought myself a camera and a macro lens to photograph all different kinds of insects from beetles and spiders to caterpillars, just because they look really cool and are in my opinion underappreciated. But this videa gave me even more reasons to continue doing so just to show them to other people, kids but I've also gotten great reactions from older people. Some hated spiders but seeing the big cute eyes and fuzzy pedipalps of a jumping spider made them realize that they're not all that bad which made me really happy :)

Love the vlogs Maya, they're very relaxing vs. the normal youtube vlog where it is all go go go. Well done on making your book that much closer to becoming a reality!

Proud of Maya for battling her anxiety

Love the chill vlogs like this!! They’re so cozy and inspiring, made me want to draw along with you!!!

As a daycare employee I'm interested in projects like yours, thank you for documenting it I also liked your video as a whole and the chill/slow pace of it, it's very relaxing and it's a bit weird to say but when I watch your videos (wich isn't from too long ago) you remember me of an Animal Crossing villager living his life if that makes any sense lol Thank you Maya, keep doing these !

I am a Spanish speaker but I am learning English, I really like these vlogs because they teach me vocabulary that you English speakers use in your daily life, so thank you very much for these videos, I hope to see more of this

maya ur videos are so comforting

you're so inspiring! really excited for you, keep going!

I am so excited to see the process of the book. love the vlogs Maya

This is so cute!!!! casual vlogs for side projects are always great the chill vibes are wonderful

This cozy vlog definitely raised my spirits! Thank you for sharing with us (:

i love this style of vlog!! it’s super cozy and comfy vibes ❤

I have a son who used to be scared of bugs and now is slightly less scared, he's 5, and a niece who is terrified of them and she's 3 so I can't wait for your kid's book, i'd love to read it to both of them :D

I've only watched Maya stream a couple of times, but found her KZfaq channel and have been shocked by how fantastic the videos and editing are. Streaming and video blogs are two very different skills, so it's super impressive to me. Great work!

Love this style of vlog! Really inspiring to see you do something you haven't done before.

these style vlogs are the best to vibe out with ya, maya. please more chill vligs, super excited for bug bug book 📚🤩

This is a great idea! I've watched your content for a while and learned a lot about bugs and how important they are which has helped me not be so afraid of bugs, and I've passed on what I've learned to my kids who are all pretty young. When I see a bug I've been making an effort to try and explain why it's important and then we gently relocate it 😂 They are MUCH less afraid of bugs than their cousins and school friends!

i love the chill whatever vlogs! so inspired by your conservation work to keep pursuing sustainability work

i loved this slower, chill vlog!! please do more or whatever youre comfortable with 🫶

I loved this vlog I was so chill and very cute! I can't wait to see your book all finished 😊

i got over my fear of yellowjackets when i was told they have horrible eyesight. when they get close i just imagine an old grandma with giant glasses trying to look at something in detail. now they just appear silly... love the book idea !

I love the ideas behind the book, especially the moral of "what happens when we don't have the bug" cause whether through fear or intrigue, children in my Kindergarten always displace bugs through interest, which typically results in the complete removal of the bug whether alive or not. Teaching children the consequences their interactions with bugs or the environment can have is something I think is important to teach, and I'm excited to see how this book turns out!

I love all of the vlogs!! And its so cool getting to see the behind the scenes of writing a book! Cant wait to see how it turns out!!

really like the editing in this and cant wait for the book to come out!

I have a little boy due in April! Would love to read him a book about how cool bugs are. Can't wait to see how the book turns out!

I feel like my peers were pretty chill about bugs growing up, aside from spiders & cockroaches, which I've since come to love as an adult. A book about their importance would've really make me think as a kid. Looking forward to your progress!

Your vlogs are a bliss to watch Maya, thanks for letting us in on this process... As always I enjoyed your commentary a lot :'D Looking forward to the book!

i looooove the chill vlog vibes!!! and im so excited that you're taking us along on the ride of how your childrens book will be made 🥹

This was a really fun style where it's just a day and hearing your commentary over it

Can’t wait wait to enjoy this book and then give it to my younger siblings. Also, I think these chill vlogs are very relaxing with entertaining voiceovers!

Vlogs have always been my favorite content from this channel. Love the new narration style!

Really happy for you ever since hearing about you doing this book, and I also think this vlog was super entertaining, and present and future Maya worked great.

I don't have a particular background in insects or child development or anything, I simply work at the local library. But I do wanna say, that if there's one thing I've learned working at the library, it's that kids innately love learning. When parents bring their young children to the library and sit down, their child more often than not walks over to the non-fiction section to pick up a book about animals, cars, anatomy, or bugs, and their parent reads it aloud to them. I think the idea for this book is wonderful and a really good idea (and I'm definitely buying it). Any children's book with this much passion behind it, is one I know we'd love to have on our shelves, and I hope we do one day! :) (P.S, I loved the vlog, very chill and funny, a wonderful way to start my morning)

I also think children's books in thrift stores would give some unique and interesting inspiration! Since some of the books might be one of a kind or a 'forgotten' style. Might be a cool idea to do that!

Love the chill vibe and it was perfect hearing u talk about ur progress while I was making my smoothie! Hope all goes well with thr book!

I like the chill vlogs. Also excited to see where the project goes! :)

I would definitely buy a bug book! Just to read myself, i am also a simple mind loving bugs. :)

We let our 6yr old daughter watch your channel occasionally and she wanted to tell you your bee drawing was cute and great! We’re looking forward to the book! Also, The formatting for the the video felt very relatable and well paced 😊

I love narration Maya, this style is so fun to watch.

That was awesome, Maya. I love the premise! I can’t wait to read it.

“By the way, would any of you even buy a children’s book?” YES - my son loves books, particularly ones that are animal-related/themed! Mostly farm animals (and especially pigs for some reason) but I’m sure he’ll love to hear about some bugs too.

Absolutely incredible productivity. Researching, writing and submitting a whole-ass book in one day? With bonus unused storyboard artwork?? Vlogging the entire day too because why not??? Clearly I gotta get some of that boursin

Loved the chill video! Im usually watching your content when i want to relax anyways so its really peaceful. Your editing style and humor make it entertaining as well ❤

I like the chill vlogs! it's fun & relaxing, doesn't always have to be action packed

don't say the vlog was boring, i love this style of your videos. they are the best!

Your enthusiasm for animals and other creatures helps to give me at least a little faith in humanity! Keep being awesome!

Thanks for the vlog Maya good one! ♥

love the chill vlogs maya!

Wait the plot for that children’s book is so good! If I ruminate in the thought for too long of the bug thinking the family is his friends and then they try to harm him, i’d FS start crying, if a kid doesn’t empathize with the bug, they’re a lost cause 😂

I grew up with "Don't let the pigeon," _____ And I absolutely loved that as a younger kid. I would look towards those types of books because I could STILL read those all day.

Chill vlogs are great! The editing and humour are what make your videos so good, so simple concepts are just as good as big travel vlogs

Love me some Maya blogs!! You're the cutest human being ever! Can't wait for your book!!

Dear Brody/editor, you really make these videos feel like a warm hug. I hope you get all the appreciation you deserve because I can imagine the source material beeing a lot and somewhat dull at times (no offense Maya). Going through it all is not easy, so please take this as a token of gratitude - love these!!

The sitting in a Starbucks with a cute fit and a caramel frappuccino while maliciously attacking the keyboard of a laptop is such a vibe💅🏽✨️

that's so exciting, good luck! and a more chill vlog is fine, especially when it's very evident how excited you are for the book

This was a beautiful and chill vid! Thanks Maya! ;D

Awesome a kiddies book more reason to be impressed😊

love the chill vlogs! should definetly do more!

i loveeeee these types of vlogs and think its so cool seeing this process. please do more!!

loved the vlog, the VO is hilarious 🤣