Adventures of Max the Minnow (Eyeball Animation) (Wiggle Eyes) [Hardcover]

William Boniface (Author), Don Sullivan (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Wiggle Eyes

This irresistible Eyeball Animation book takes us deep below the sea for a fish-eyed view of the ocean unlike any seen before.

A wild pair of eyeballs built into this high quality hardcover picture book bounce up and down and all around like a dinghy in rough waters. A glossary of the diverse sea life showcased throughout the story makes it a great teaching tool, as well!

William Boniface relays the tale of Max the Minnow in charming and witty verse that is as much of a treat for adults to read as for children to hear. Through his bold and colorful style, Don Sullivan's wildly humorous illustrations bring the underwater world of Max and his friends to vivid life.

U.S. Patent No. 5,941,570; 6.149,201

Editorial Reviews

Review

Today many picture books are published which have beautiful illustrations, but the text is weird or written above the level of the youngest readers. Not The Adventures of Max the Minnow given to me by my second grade student, Kyle. He knew I would have the giggles for days to come! What enhances the humorous illustrations are two tightly secured wobbling eyeballs which fit from cover to cover causing everyone to laugh at each turn of the page. This story is about a tiny minnow who yearns to be a big fish: "'Maybe I can puff up, too!"/ Max told his seahorse, Sam./ "If I can't be big naturally,/ I'll EAT until I am.'" Then Max gorges on plankton shakes at Saltfish Malts, pizzas at Pizza Cove, pasta at Noodle Hut, and almost gets eaten himself at Sharky's Dinner, which Max thinks should be spelled "Sharky's Diner." But Max becomes too fat and slow until he learns: "That "Big Fish" aren't just made./ It's what you do with what you've got,/ That helps you make the grade./ And Max has lost the weight he gained,/ As you and I can witness. For he's become the biggest fish,/ in underwater fitness!" Librarians and teachers will appreciate the inclusion of a picture glossary about each species of sea life mentioned in the text. This is the third in the series of eyeball animation books which also includes Mystery in Bugtown and Ten Little Dinosaurs. Their newest title Friends of a Feather will be available this June. For some serious eye-popping fun, I recommend this book for fishermen, scuba divers, their children and everyone else! -- From Independent Publisher

About the Author

William Boniface has lent his name to over two dozen children's books, including THE ORDINARY BOY.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Accord Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel; 1st edition (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0939251957
• ISBN-13: 978-0939251957
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Fish

More About the Author

William Boniface may or may not exist. Ordinary Boy, after all, tells his own story. Mr. Boniface could simply be a creation of the publisher in order to fulfill the requirement that an author be listed on the cover of a book. Given that possibility, there is no harm in revealing that Mr. Boniface has lent his name to over two dozen far less wordy children's books that were also in need of an author. Unless, of course, he didn't, which would make this entire biography irrelevent.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful way to teach the food chain of the ocean to kids, August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Adventures of Max the Minnow (Eyeball Animation) (Wiggle Eyes) (Hardcover)

I purchased this book for my childrens library at school and the kids there fell in love with it. Even younger children are so intrigued by the googly eyes in the book that they don't even realize they are learning while being read to or reading on thier own. I plan on purchasing some of the other books which are similar. Great job.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a delight!, September 24, 2001

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S. Sell (Tempe, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adventures of Max the Minnow (Eyeball Animation) (Wiggle Eyes) (Hardcover)

My parents bought this book for my two year old. Not only is it attention-getting with big bug eyes on every page, but the story is delightfully clever, interesting & educational. The back of the book even has a two page "encyclopedia" with pictures and descriptions of all the sea creatures introduced in the book. This is the first children's book that has kept my attention and interest as long as my son's. I highly recommend this book.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eye Popping Fun, January 15, 2000

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gdkinc (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adventures of Max the Minnow (Eyeball Animation) (Wiggle Eyes) (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my 15 month old granddaughter while we were on vacation in Arizona. She is 20 months old now and can recognize all the characters. The story is adorable and the illustrations are sublime. She loves the colors and the expressions on the creatures faces.....especially Sharky. I have to read it every night to her and she is always as attentive as the first time. The bulging, wiggly eyes make the book a wonderful picture book for a baby and the prose is delightful.