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Mighty Max
Hardback
Main Details
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Mighty Max
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Harriet Ziefert
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:32 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 221,Width 287 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781934706367
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| Classifications | Dewey:813.54 |
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| Illustrations |
chiefly col. Illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Blue Apple Books
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| Imprint |
Blue Apple Books
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| Publication Date |
18 November 2008 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Might Max is here and ready to save the day! But every time he tries to do something heroic, his mom and dad make him sit still and be quiet. When will Max get his chance to shine? This story captures that phase when many little boys want to be big, strong heroes but still need their parents to keep them safe.
Author Biography
Harriet Ziefert is the author of over 200 children's books. The mother of two and the grandmother of five, she lives in South Orange, New Jersey. Elliot Kreloff received a Masters in Theatre Direction from Hunter College. His first role ever was as Pinocchio; and he also played Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. Today, Elliot Kreloff is an illustrator and designer of books for children. He lives in New York City and Fire Island, New York.
ReviewsKirkus Review US:Mighty Max, as he calls himself, is an ordinary young boy who likes to wear a red cape. But Max doesn't think he's ordinary, much to his dad's chagrin. And though Max's father does his best to rein in his spunky, silly, daredevil of a son, Max continues to find ways to be the superhero he believes he was meant to be. He climbs rock piles, rides his bike without hands or feet pretending to be Evel Knievel and selflessly saves threatened sand castles at the beach. Whenever Max's dad tells him to sit down, which is often, Max does - "but not for long," as Ziefert's text repeats over and over, ending with this sing-songy reprise. Kreloff's simple childlike drawings appropriately leap off the page. Thick black lines with shots of big color and collage elements seamlessly communicate Max's wild innocence and ebullience. Though Mighty Max may not actually save the day, and certainly deserves a more heroic ending, he'll put smiles on readers' faces. (Picture book. 4-6) (Kirkus Reviews)
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