Max and Me is a vibrant, joyful story of our similarities, our differences, friendship and ultimately, love.
In this era of multiculturalism, we sometimes forget that people, no matter their color, or culture, are inherently the same. "Max and Me" is a fun, uplifting story about friendship that illustrates this fact with levity and candor.
Excerpt
Max and me have two hands.
Mine are brown.
His are pink.
We use our hands to ... race cars and beat on bongo drums.
Professional Reviews
Wendy Efaw, Publishing Agent
There are many layers to this book. It touches upon so many issues but so subtle as to not overwhelm. I found myself at first thinking about the multicultural theme then as I read on it became very melodic and I started enjoying the text. Then the comparisons of body parts turned into what they can do with them so the focus went there, then by the end it had erased cultural boundaries and I realized it was a book of friendship all along. And of course the drawings are great, I loved the haircut pictures and there is a lot to look at for young eyes. I really loved it.
Jolie Jean Cotton, Honolulu Advertiser
Vibrant, joyful art takes center stage in this celebration of friendship between two boys. While their skin colors are not the same, both boys realize they are more alike than different. An enjoyable read with a refreshing message.
Lisa, Managing Editor of Lisa's Book Review
Books have become so much more than mere stories. They also teach a lesson and that's just what Sharon Martini did with her story Max and Me.
Max and his best friend do everything together. Race cars, climb trees and look for bugs in the garden. This is a great book that shows two friends, mindless of their different colors, having fun with each other no matter what they look like.
Recommended for all children. The pictures are wonderfully and colorfully done. Fun for everyone!
Children love to sink their teeth into sweet and delicious fruit. This story and teaching will have them sinking their hearts into the Fruit of the Spirit.
