Makis & Marlie ADVENTURES
By Tony M. Polion,
Founder of The HAAVEN Structure
Real Kids. Real Challenges. Real Compassion.
What if children grew up learning how to support—not shame—one another?
Introducing Makis and Marlie Adventures, a heart-centered children’s book series by Tony M. Polion, created to help young readers understand difference, build empathy, and create environments of appreciation for everyone—including those with special needs.
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At the center of each story is Makis, a joyful, autistic boy, and his courageous little sister Marlie, who helps the world see her brother’s heart when his words fall short. From navigating the marketplace to traveling across the globe, these siblings model how kindness, curiosity, and inclusion can reshape the way children relate to one another.
Whether in classrooms, bedtime routines, therapy offices, or family libraries, these books teach kids how to uplift, protect, and understand—one adventure at a time.
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This isn’t just a story.
It’s a blueprint for raising children who lead with love.
Because every child deserves to feel seen—
And every child deserves friends who know how to see them.
Get ready. The next generation of helpers is being formed—one page at a time.
Because every child deserves to be understood before they are corrected.
Makis is a joyful, autistic boy who sees the world through a different lens—and too often, that lens is misunderstood. From the marketplace to the classroom, children like Makis are judged for what others can’t see: sensory overload, communication barriers, or emotional needs.
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But behind the silence or stimming is a child with deep feelings, vibrant thoughts, and a story worth knowing.
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Makis and Marlie Adventures invites children,
families, and educators into that story—with compassion, clarity, and tools to help everyone feel seen.
Because empathy isn’t just taught—it’s modeled.
In every book, Marlie stands beside her big brother Makis—not as a savior, but as a helper, protector, and bridge between Makis and the world around him.
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Her actions show other children how to respond with understanding, not fear. With patience, not punishment. With curiosity, not criticism.
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Rooted in The HAAVEN Structure framework, Makis and Marlie Adventures shows young readers how to build emotional safety, inclusion, and appreciation in everyday spaces—at home, in school, or even while traveling the world.
Because what children learn early becomes who they are later.
This series is more than a story. It’s a social-emotional blueprint for raising children who lead with love, protect with purpose, and celebrate differences.
Each book helps kids learn:
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How to recognize when a friend needs support
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How to become a helper in real-life situations
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How to respond with words and actions that build up—not tear down
Makis and Marlie Adventures is where appreciation becomes a habit, inclusion becomes instinct, and children everywhere begin to understand:
We don’t have to be the same to belong.
We just have to learn how to see each other.