Book description
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…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Max the Brave as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Max is a brave kitten who chases mice… if only he knew what a mouse looked like. When Max finally meets a mouse, the mouse tricks Max into thinking he’s actually a monster. It’s so fun to read this book knowing what the mouse actually is and cheering Max on as he gets the last laugh in the end.
From DK's list on where the reader knows more than the character.
I so enjoyed reading this book because it proves that looks can be deceiving! The main character, Max, is a cute little kitten who people like to dress up in pretty pink bows. Have you ever been judged by what you look like? I sure have, and, man, it is not fun. Just like Max, who tries to prove that he is not only cute but brave, I have been judged for being a girl and for having a high-pitched voice, among other things, many times in life. Like Max, some people just can’t see my strong spirit and eye…
From Markette's list on children’s books to spark your inner light.
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