Max the Brave - Softcover

Vere, Ed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0723286701 ISBN 13: 9780723286707

Publisher: Puffin, 2015

Synopsis

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 phenomenally-talented Ed Vere introduces a new and lovable character, with Ed's trademark bold illustrations and clever story.

Other Ed Vere titles to look out for:
Banana; Bedtime for Monsters; Mr. Big; The Getaway

About this title

Review:

A cat-and-mouse game to be laughed at and reread.

A charming book about one kitten's quest to be a brave mouse-chaser. Very sweet story with wonderful illustrations!

This is the first book we have read from author Ed Vere and after this, it certainly won't be our last! This is such a fun book. My boys (ages 4 & 8) laughed the entire time I read it

"An instant readaloud hit..."Max the Brave" has it all: a bold, bumbling superhero; laugh-out-loud preschool humor; eye-catching illustrations; and a fun twist at the end. Kids will ask immediately to hear this one again." - BookPage

""Max the Brave," by Ed Vere, is artistically and creatively assembled. It is simple for children to read...Even as an adult and parent, I love this book. It took my son on an adventure he would never have experienced." - BA Bookworm 808

""Max the Brave" was absolutely adorable. The story and illustrations were simple and appealing, with vibrant colors that were very eye-catching and pictures that just popped on the page." - The Starry-Eyed Revue

""Max the Brave" is a great storytime book!" - Reading Is Better With Cupcakes

"Not only did my cat love the book, but so did I! Tell all your friends about this book; shout it from the roof tops. It is the perfect combination of story, illustration, and humor! " - She Reads Books

"An amusing story with sight gags similar to John Klassen's "hat" books, this one is sure to have lots of appeal with readers of all ages." - Miss Print

"Max the kitten is so cute and I think this is a story your kids will love too. This is sure to be a classic children's story. " - Creative House

About the Author:

Ed Vere is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer & illustrator of picture books, including How To Be a Lion and Max the Brave which was named one of The Sunday Times's '100 Modern Children's Classics'.

He studied fine art at Camberwell College of Art and has been writing and illustrating children's books since 1999. Ed's books are published all over the world. He is also a painter, working from his studio in east London, and is represented by galleries in London and Los Angeles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0723286701
• ISBN 13: 9780723286707
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32