Books that include a character called MAX
Max the Brave
Ed Vere
Meet Max - the mighty kitten and New York Times bestseller.Max is Brave, Max is Fearless, Max is a Mouse-catcher...But, in order to be a Mouse-catcher, Max needs to know what a mouse is, so off he goes to find out.This hilarious new picture book from the phenomenally-talented Ed Vere introduces a new and lovable character, with Ed's trademark bold illustrations and clever story.
Characters: Max
Where The Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak
One night Max puts on his wolf suit and makes mischief of one kind and another, so his mother calls him 'Wild Thing' and sends him to bed without his supper.That night a forest begins to grow in Max's room and an ocean rushes by with a boat to take Max to the place where the wild things are.Max tames the wild things and crowns himself as their king, and then the wild rumpus begins!But when Max has sent the monsters to bed, and everything is quiet, he starts to feel lonely and realises it is time to sail home to the place where someone loves him best of all.
Characters: Max
Max and Bird
Ed Vere
Meet Max - the mighty kitten and New York Times bestseller.When Max meets Bird, Max thinks he'd like to be friends with Bird. He would also like to chase Bird and maybe eat him as a tasty snack.But that's not what friendship is all about . . . Is it?
Characters: Max
Max at Night
Ed Vere
Meet Max - the mighty kitten and New York Times bestseller.This is Max. Max is very sleepy. It's way past Max's bedtime. Max has drunk his milk. Max has brushed his teeth. Max has cleaned behind his ears. Now Max just needs to say goodnight. . .Max is tired and all ready for bed, but when he can't find the moon to say goodnight to, he sets out to find it. But that's not as easy as Max had hoped. . . Witty and heart-warming, this stylish and beautifully illustrated book is the perfect bedtime read.
Characters: Max
Max and Ruby's Bedtime Book
Rosemary Wells
It's time for bestselling bunnies Max and Ruby to go to bed--but first, a story!Max and Ruby want to hear story after story before bed, so Grandma tells one more... And then another! She tells them their favorite stories--the ones about the things they did when they were younger bunnies. Bursting with Wells's exuberant pictures, this large format book will delight fans of the beloved bunny siblings who star in their own show on Nick, Jr.Added to one's home collection, this book is sure to be requested at many bedtimes.--Children's Literature
Max's Breakfast (Max and Ruby)
Rosemary Wells
These irresistible Max & Ruby board books will introduce the youngest readers to the beloved bunny pair, who star in their own show on Nick Jr. and Noggin.In Max's Breakfast, Ruby tries hard to get Max to eat his breakfast egg.
Ruby's Beauty Shop (Max and Ruby)
Rosemary Wells
Welcome to Ruby's Beauty Shop! "Guess what, Max!" says Max's sister Ruby. "Louise is coming over, and she's bringing her Deluxe Beauty Kit." Ruby and Louise have everything they need to make Max gorgeous, including wigs, makeup, and instant stick-on nails. But when Max decides to play beauty shop his way, everyone is in for a real makeover surprise!
Max's Bedtime (Max and Ruby)
Rosemary Wells
These irresistible Max & Ruby board books will introduce the youngest readers to the beloved bunny pair, who star in their own show on Nick Jr. and Noggin.In Max's Bedtime, even though Ruby offers Max her stuffed animals, he can't sleep without his red rubber elephant.
Max Cleans Up (Max and Ruby)
Rosemary Wells
Max's room is a mess! There's a Popsicle melting in the closet, a tube of opened Miracle Bubbles on the floor, and the ant farm ants have escaped under the bed! It's definitely time to clean up. Max's sister, Ruby, is quick to take charge, and of course Max wants to help. But Max has his own ideas about picking up his room, so things don't turn out exactly as Ruby planned. Children will cheer as Max innocently and humorously outsmarts his older sister once again.
Ruby's Tea for Two (Max and Ruby)
Rosemary Wells
Everybody loves Max and Ruby-and what toddler could resist these adorable shaped board books? Cut in the shape of Rosemary Well's beloved bunny siblings and filled with simple text and colorful illustrations on every page, these two books are guaranteed to delight the very youngest Max and Ruby fans, who can now follow the bunnies' adventures on daily television.
Max & Ruby: Max's Nightlight
Nelvana Ltd
Go on a camping adventure with Max & Ruby!Tonight, Max and Ruby are camping out. But Max can't sleep without his nightlight. Do you want to help him search for it? Press the light each time Max says "nightlight" to turn the light on and help him find it. This soothing board book is perfect for sleepy little ones who need of a bedtime story and a cuddle. The book has a built-in nightlight that emits a soft light when pressed and uses replaceable batteries. Nightlight turns off after 30 seconds. Perfect for bedtime snuggles!With a built-in nightlight;Colorful illustrations to keep little ones engaged;Sturdy board book.About Max & Ruby:Max & Ruby is an animated series based on the clever and colorful books by internationally acclaimed children's author and illustrator Rosemary Wells. This book is based on the animated series airing on Netflix, Nick Jr and Treehouse. Max & Ruby celebrates childhood while following the hilarious, entertaining and mischievous adventures of bunny siblings, Max and his older sister Ruby. Max & Ruby never, ever, want quite the same thing and their plans always collide-with hilarious results. The series teaches preschoolers to get along while remaining true to themselves.
I Can't Draw
Stephen W Martin
The Idea Jar meets When I Draw a Panda in this hilarious picture book following a boy who recruits his talented friend to teach him how to draw!Max loves to draw, but he's not very good at it. No, seriously, just look at some of his drawings. Ouch. So he asks his best friend, Eugene, for help. Working side by side, it's pretty obvious there's no hope for Max. Until Eugene has a brilliant idea, and they find a way to use Max's unique talents to turn up the awesome and have some fun! A lot of fun!Brian Bigg's hilarious illustrations join Stephen W. Martin's conversational text to create a laugh-out-loud read about embracing your talent and creativity that budding artists everywhere will relate to!
We Want a Dog!
Abie Longstaff
Anna and Max want a pet dog so they are delighted when they find Spot in the park. But there's something different about Spot ... Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child
Knitting for Dogs
Laurel Molk
A funny and creative look at how to turn a problem into a solution. Max is a big dog who lives with Izzy, a medium-sized girl, who has big ideas. Izzy can build anything--a birdhouse, a wooden swing, a tent, and even a catapult that really works. So when Izzy takes up knitting, she expects to be able to knit anything. But trying to make a sweater seems impossible. While scarves and hats knit up quickly, her sweaters always come out too big, too small, or with too many mistakes. As Izzy's knitting nightmares pile up, it takes a trip with Max to the dog park to figure out what she can do with them. Maybe these aren't mistakes after all!
Benji's New Friends
Jillian Harker
Benji is the new toy in the house, and he wants someone to play with. Luckily for him, the toy box is full of magical friends! Join Benji, Dottie, Max, Rosie, and Humph on their wonderful adventure
Max and Xam
Ariane Hofmann-Maniyar
Max and Xam are the very best of friends - until they fall out over who is more popular! Determined to prove the other wrong, their exploits bring new meaning to the phrase ‘making friends’. A hilarious and delightfully far-fetched story about the meaning and value of real friendship.
Characters: Max
Little Echo
Al Rodin
Have you ever heard an Echo?They live in lakes and tunnels and caves.But have you ever seen an Echo?Little Echo lives alone in a cave. Shy, she hides away, echoing the noises around her. But Little Echo isn't just shy - she's lonely. And when Max comes to the cave one day, in search of treasure, Little Echo starts to discover that maybe she has a voice of her own...A stunning picture book celebrating friendship, courage and finding your own voice.
Harriet the Strongest Girl in the World
Ben Lerwill
A vibrant, joyful, and powerful story about a little girl with a LOT of strength trying to find her place in the world.Harriet isn't just strong - she's the strongest girl in the whole world! And though her super-strength is mostly wonderful, it does make things like bouncing on trampolines, mixing cake batter, and putting the cap on the toothpaste a bit, well... tricky.So when the Seriously Strong Touring Circus comes to town, Harriet thinks she might POP with excitement to see other people just like her! Hans the Hairy and Betty Biceps show her that being strong should be celebrated - and when Muscleman Max prepares to break a world record, Harriet suddenly finds herself taking a starring role in the performance- one she could never have dreamed of...This humorous and empowering read features a brilliant cast of larger-than-life characters, and a heroine that you can't help but root for. A true celebration of strength, difference, and finding a place where you truly belong.
Max Champion and the Great Race Car Robbery
Alexander McCall Smith
Start your engines and get in gear for an action-packed story from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Alexander McCall Smith, with fun and energetic illustrations by Kate Hindley. When Max finds an old car that has his last name - Champion - on the bonnet, he learns that his grandfather used to make some of the best cars around ... and race them! That is, until his ideas book and his favourite car, Arabella, were stolen by greedy rival Mr Grabber. Can Max find a way to get back what Grandfather Gus lost? And will Arabella ever be seen again?
Save the Day for Ada May
Elizabeth Dale
Tip, twist, tilt, blow, shake and turn the book to save the day in this immersive, action-packed story that places readers in control of the action!Max and his little sister, Ada May, love feeding the ducks. What could possibly go wrong? Young heroes will scream with laughter as they tilt, blow, shake, flick and shout at the book to avert catastrophe and save the day for Ada May.By international best-selling children's author, Elizabeth Dale.
Maxy-Moo Flies to the Moon
Julie Schooler
“Maxy-Moo, it’s time for bed!”“No!” he stomps, shaking his head.“No bed yet, it’s way too soon.Instead, I want to fly to the moon.”Maxy-Moo escapes his bed and flies to the moon where an amazing adventure awaits him.Young and old will enjoy the simple rhymes and bold illustrations in this fun and whimsical bedtime story.
Max & Evie Join The Circus
Stacey Webley
Meet Max and Evie, two curious cats, Who joined the circus to showcase their acts. One was a trapeze artist, her balance was brill, the other was a daredevil, his aim was to thrill.
Max The Blueberry
Jemma Louie
Max is a blueberry that has a desire to travel and go on adventures. He learns how to tackle issues head on and makes new friends along the way. Come join Max in his adventure to a new city while making new friends.
Characters: Max
Eat Up, Max and Millie
Felicity Brooks
This is a delightful series for the very young, with simple, humorous stories encouraging good behaviour and good manners. This title deals with the issue of fussy eating and food refusal, and aims to promote good eating habits in toddlers. Simple but engaging text makes these titles easy and enjoyable to read to very young children.
The Dinosaur who Slammed the Door
Russell Punter
Young Max is always stressed out. SLAM! goes door after door, as he stomps out in a mood. But can his teacher Sid help him learn to chill out? Find out in this funny rhyming picture book from the much-loved Dinosaur Tales series.
Characters: Max
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