Max (Jump at the Sun)

Rating:
Summary: An almost good book for under 2's
Review: I first bought 'Max's Starry Night' for my then 24mos. old son. As an African American, I loved that the "hero" is a little brown boy. The story was meaningful (for a toddler) with great, simple adjectives just right for that age. We both love that book and read it frequently.

I bought 'Max' with the same expectations. I was so bored with 'Max' and my son wasn't much more impressed. It is overly simplistic with pop-ups that are untinteresting and flimsy. I find that all of Mr. Wilson-Max's pop-up books tear very easily (we have four of his pop-ups). I therefore really can't recommend this book. Instead, try 'Max's Starry Night' or if you have child that likes trains or space (as my 2yo does) try "Big Silver Space Shuttle" or "Big Blue Engine".

Rating:
Summary: An almost good book for under 2's
Review: I first bought 'Max's Starry Night' for my then 24mos. old son. As an African American, I loved that the "hero" is a little brown boy. The story was meaningful (for a toddler) with great, simple adjectives just right for that age. We both love that book and read it frequently.

I bought 'Max' with the same expectations. I was so bored with 'Max' and my son wasn't much more impressed. It is overly simplistic with pop-ups that are untinteresting and flimsy. I find that all of Mr. Wilson-Max's pop-up books tear very easily (we have four of his pop-ups). I therefore really can't recommend this book. Instead, try 'Max's Starry Night' or if you have child that likes trains or space (as my 2yo does) try "Big Silver Space Shuttle" or "Big Blue Engine".

Rating:
Summary: Delightfully Interactive Toddler Book
Review: My 18-month old daughter absolutely loves this book. She asks to read "Max" at least once a day. The fact that the main character is an African-American intrigues her because there are not many books around that can boast that claim. The pull, push and turn interactivity is fun, but the adult reading it will have to assist little fingers in navigating the interactive features. The book is simple but highly enjoyable for children 15 months-5 years. We own one other Max book (Max's Mail) and intend to buy the rest of Ken Wilson-Max's books that feature Max as the main character.