Bad Dog Max! [Hardcover]

Marina Windsor (Author), Steve Haskamp (Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: P and up

High-spirited Max is always getting into trouble. She digs up the neighbor's flowers and barks at the mailman. She even stole a pizza right off the table! What is Max's family to do with such a mischievous dog? This endearing tale of the rascally Max will delight kids who often find themselves on the receiving end of the word "No!" The vivid illustrations and humorous text work together to reassure children that, even when they are in trouble, they are still loved.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-This slight story features Max, who misbehaves in common doggy ways, including leaving dirty paw prints on the carpet, digging up the neighbor's flowers, terrorizing the mail carrier, and stealing food from the table. From a trip to the vet, the family learns that Australian cattle dogs are very active and require a lot of exercise. In fact, much of Max's behavior can be explained by the pup doing what comes naturally. Young children will focus on the brightly colored acrylic paintings on canvas that feature simple shapes and a likable dog with cartoon eyeballs. Although this supplemental purchase will be enjoyed best by very young children, the short, easy-to-read text will also provide useful practice for beginning readers.
Debbie Stewart, Grand Rapids Public Library, MI
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Marina Windsor is a graphic designer who lives in Maryland with her husband and daughter. She spends much of her day keeping an eye on her mischievous dog, Sam. Ms. Windsor and her young daughter worked together on Bad Dog Max! This is her first book.

Steve Haskamp grew up in Kansas City. The youngest of six kids, he loved coloring and smearing paints on paper, cardboard, canvas or anything he could get his hands on. He lives in Southern California.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811837009
• ISBN-13: 978-0811837002
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,287,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, September 22, 2008

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Scott A. Suarez "maquisapa" (Oxford, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bad Dog Max! (Hardcover)

Our little boy was 20 months old when we checked this out of the library. The images are great, the story simple, and we also have a dog just like Max (Australian shepherd with too much energy, also a natural at catching frisbees). When we read this (many times) to our son, we always changed the words to, "Bad dog, Barley!"

5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute book, February 17, 2006

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Shawn (The Woodlands, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bad Dog Max! (Hardcover)

Great book for kids who love dogs. My 2.5 yr old loves it! We have a dog like Max, so she can really relate to the story.