Big Shaggy Max
by Patricia Tanenbaum, Carol Zaslow
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Pub Date Jun 08 2018 | Archive Date Jun 03 2020
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Description
Alex is a friendly third grader who forgets his homework, loses his jacket, and often runs late. He doesnt mean to get into trouble. Its like trouble finds him. He dreams of one day having a dog, but his parents refuse. Dogs are a lot of work, and Alex is way too irresponsible to take care of a petor so they think. Alex is determined to prove them wrong.
Advance Praise
"Tanenbaum and Zaslow have created a story that is sure to stimulate plenty of meaningful classroom and bedroom discussions about the importance of community and how even little kids can do BIG things!" --Danny Brassell, Ph.D., internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author of 16 books and creator of www.WhyReadBetter.com
"I love it when we can show children how to find their way in the world and make reasonable choices. This is a wonderful book for all children."-- Nancy Krasne, Former Mayor City of Beverly Hills, School Teacher for over 25 years
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781480860216 |
| PRICE | $15.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Erica L, Reviewer
I was given this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The credentials for the women responsible for this book are impressive, the book however is not. The story takes place over an odd amount of time for a children's book. We're given absolutely no backstory for things that are treated like an inside joke (sticky mac?) but are given excessive details for other things.
Time skips from day to day pending on what important plot point is coming up. The school suggesting he work at a pet shop and then host a pet adoption day came out of nowhere. It felt clunky and unnatural.
The illustrations look like clipart and are not memorable. The cover art is the best illustration but the book interior is not as detailed or interesting.
Overall it was okay, but I can't figure out what the story is for. It's neither entertaining nor educational.
Stephanie m, Reviewer
This story was cute. I was a little confused at first and maybe it was the formatting but The beginning threw me off. After that see Alex try and prove he deserved Max was the sweetest thing. I got emotional with the ending. Very cute story for kids asking for a pet. It shows you how hard it is to care for an animal and that if you want a pet you should always be prepared to take care of it.
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