PICTURE BOOKS

Max and Mama

by Laura Numeroff (text) & illus. by Masha Sudovykh
Brown/Michael Sampson. Apr. 2025. 32p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781612546896. Toddler-Gr 1
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Toddler-Gr 1–In a family of anthropomorphized corgis, Max and Mama start the day with blueberry pancakes and a bike ride. There is a minor catastrophe when Max’s training wheels break, but Max perseveres and rides on without them. Then home to dinner with Papa, taking a bath, and bedtime. Youngest readers will enjoy the easy comfort of a day of relaxation with a beloved parent. Though the story is one-note, its warm illustrations of a loving, doggy family may make a nice bedtime story for home use, but it is not a strong contender for collections.
VERDICT A pleasant but dull reader for young children and their caretakers.
Reviewed by Debbie Tanner , Jun 19, 2025

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