Adventure meets graceBook 1
StoryTime with Maxx: Featuring Jonah and the Whale
A sea-swept retelling that blends adventure, mercy, and biblical wonder into a warm reading moment children can revisit again and again.
Kindle Edition
View on AmazonJoyce B. Whaley | Curious Maxx Series
Where faith, wonder,
and imagination meet.
Step into the world of Curious Maxx—stories designed to inspire children and families through warmth, discovery, and meaningful storytelling.
Faith-inspired storytelling for family reading and wonder-filled discovery.
Press Feature
Featured in The New York Times Book Review
Curious Maxx appears in a holiday reads print feature, adding a refined press note to the series presentation.
Wonder-filled stories for children and families
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Connected to Joyce B. Whaley's wider platform
The Curious Maxx titles sit within Joyce's broader author and ministry presence, including Ravens Nest Ministries.
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Featured Books
Three beautifully presented stories for wonder-filled readers.
A polished showcase of the Curious Maxx titles, designed to highlight the warmth, visual richness, and premium storytelling voice of the series.
The series centerpieceBook 2
Curious Maxx
The heart of the series, centered on Maxx's questions, growth, and childlike search for truth, trust, and the character of God.
Paperback
View on AmazonCreation with wonderBook 3
StoryTime with Maxx: Featuring the Beginning - God Creates
A luminous invitation into the opening wonder of Scripture, crafted to help children encounter creation with imagination and quiet awe.
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About the Author
Joyce B. Whaley writes from a life shaped by discernment, service, and creative expression.
Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Joyce B. Whaley says she recognized by age thirteen a gift for seeing and discerning matters with unusual clarity. After years of helping family and friends make sense of uncertainty and chaotic situations, she pursued certification in the work she enjoys most: helping others.
Adapted from her Ravens Nest Ministries biography, Joyce's story also includes writing, singing, life coaching, more than thirty-eight years in banking, and more than thirty-five years in Christian life. She is a mother, grandmother, and author whose books are discoverable through major retail platforms.
“The objective of life is advancement; enriching the mind, body, and soul.”
Curious Maxx series ethos
Series Story World
An immersive universe built for childlike wonder and meaningful reading moments.
Curious Maxx is more than a book list. It is a reading atmosphere designed around imagination, faith-inspired learning, and the kind of warmth that makes family story time feel special.
From bedtime reading to classroom inspiration, the series invites children into stories that feel expansive, hopeful, and emotionally grounded. Every visual and every line of copy on this site reinforces that sense of beauty, trust, and storybook possibility.
Pillar 01
Imagination with purpose
Each story opens a child-sized doorway into wonder, curiosity, and emotionally resonant discovery.
Pillar 02
Faith-inspired learning
Biblical themes are presented with warmth and clarity, encouraging conversation rather than pressure.
Pillar 03
Meaningful family reading
The series is designed for cozy read-aloud moments, gentle teaching, and memories made together.
Reading Journey
Wonder begins with a question
Story deepens into reflection
Family reading becomes a shared memory
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In the Works
A cinematic introductionis taking shape.
A single cinematic piece is being developed to introduce the author and bring the Curious Maxx story world together in one elevated presentation.
Coming Soon
A signature author-introduction trailer is in development.
One polished trailer is in the works to introduce Joyce B. Whaley and the full Curious Maxx collection in a single cinematic presentation.
Planned as an elevated overview of the author, the books, and the heart behind the series.
A unified introduction to Joyce B. Whaley and the Curious Maxx collection
An author-focused overview presented in one cinematic piece
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