Max (Jump at the Sun) [Hardcover]

Ken Wilson-Max (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1900 | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Jump at the Sun

Max tells about his friends and his home.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-In this lift-the-flap book, Max, an African-American youngster, interacts with his two friends and housemates-a purple pig and a blue elephant. Readers can open doors and windows to see the interiors of their house, wiggle the characters' favorite food (lime Jell-O), and make bubbles with the elephant. At the end, the three pull the shades and say good night. While the minimal descriptions of Max's home life may leave more to be desired ("This is where we live"; "We are a family"), the vivid colors and movable pieces should attract toddlers. The simply written text and cartoon art will entertain them at storytimes or during one-on-one reading.
Jennifer Oyama, Los Angeles Public Library, CA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 14 pages
• Publisher: Jump At The Sun; 1st edition (January 1, 1900)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786804122
• ISBN-13: 978-0786804122
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,621,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars An almost good book for under 2's, January 21, 2002

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This review is from: Max (Jump at the Sun) (Hardcover)

I first bought 'Max's Starry Night' for my then 24mos. old son. As an African American, I loved that the "hero" is a little brown boy. The story was meaningful (for a toddler) with great, simple adjectives just right for that age. We both love that book and read it frequently.

I bought 'Max' with the same expectations. I was so bored with 'Max' and my son wasn't much more impressed. It is overly simplistic with pop-ups that are untinteresting and flimsy. I find that all of Mr. Wilson-Max's pop-up books tear very easily (we have four of his pop-ups). I therefore really can't recommend this book. Instead, try 'Max's Starry Night' or if you have child that likes trains or space (as my 2yo does) try "Big Silver Space Shuttle" or "Big Blue Engine".

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Interactive Toddler Book, August 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Max (Jump at the Sun) (Hardcover)

My 18-month old daughter absolutely loves this book. She asks to read "Max" at least once a day. The fact that the main character is an African-American intrigues her because there are not many books around that can boast that claim. The pull, push and turn interactivity is fun, but the adult reading it will have to assist little fingers in navigating the interactive features. The book is simple but highly enjoyable for children 15 months-5 years. We own one other Max book (Max's Mail) and intend to buy the rest of Ken Wilson-Max's books that feature Max as the main character.