Synopsis
Set in a small town in France, Max and Voltaire: Getting to Know You, is about a cat, Max and a dog, Voltaire who are adopted by a kind and generous woman, with three cats- Zoa, Tish and Say What, when their former adoptive families can no longer take care of them. The touching and humorous adventures of Max, a jolly but fundamentally serious and wise cat, and Voltaire, a kind and courageous dog with a sense of humor, challenge us to think about how special every day can be and that no matter how bad a situation is, it can change for the better. Through the eyes of Max, Voltaire, a supporting cast of furry pals and bipeds, explore such themes as making new friends, adapting to change, fostering tolerance, lending a helping hand and getting along with others. Max and Voltaire is the first in a series of illustrated books about how embracing both the familiar and the different can make our lives continually interesting and rewarding. The messages about making new friends, adapting to change, tolerance, lending a helping hand and getting along with others are gently handled through the filter of a cat (Max) and a dog (Voltaire) and a supporting cast of furry friends and bipeds. Their touching and humorous adventures in a small town in France and in other countries challenge us to think about how special every day can be and that no matter how bad a situation is, it can change for the better. A fun read for children and animal lovers of all ages. Max and Voltaire: Getting to Know You, middle grade (8-12), illustrated chapter book, set in a small town in France, is about how embracing both the familiar and the different can make our lives exciting and rewarding.
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Review
Praise for Max and Voltaire: Getting To Know You
“Max and Voltaire tackle unusual situations, and learn tolerance and ways of getting along with others. Twelve chapters of adventures (in two parts) are embellished with colorful cartoon-influenced illustrations that add to the appeal of this animal adventure tale in the village of Ferney-Voltaire, France. This delightful chapter book is excellent reading for children age 8 and up.”
--The Midwest Book Review, April 2015.
“While taking in a story of new beginnings and the power of kindness and helping others, children will enjoy the fun names (Madame Cupcake), the snippets of humor that are injected throughout, and the French backdrop and the glossary of French words. Max and Voltaire: Getting To Know You would make a nice read-aloud for a group setting and is also suited to individuals who are newly independent readers.”
--The Children’s Book Review, February 2015
About the Author
Mina Mauerstein Bail, sociologist, mother, and grandmother was born in Italy and raised in the United States. She has traveled extensively and lived and worked in many countries around the world. She lives with her husband and her family in New York City. This is her first children's book.
Gabriel Choquette was born and raised in Orleans, a French-speaking suburb of Ottawa. He began taking art seriously at an early age. A graduate of Algonquin College, Gabriel has been working in the animation industry since 2001. He is also a Taekwon-Do instructor with the International Taekwon-Do Federation.
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