Max's dream is to live in Paris and be a poet--even though no one will buy his poems, and he is penniless. But living in New York City isn't so bad...
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Nov 18, 2009
Allegra
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Maira Kalman is no secret. She has really made it. I'm glad. Max and her beautiful dreamy painted illustrations are wonderful. Her characters are not bounded by gravity and I like that. For awhile in college I think I wrote a lot of my emails in a voice not unlike that of Max. "Ha!"
Feb 16, 2011
Becky
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Z and I both love the surrealistic, off-kilter humor of Maira Kalman. She's not for the person who likes their kids books calm, or with traditional illustrations, or full of easy-to-recognize vocabulary. But she is freaking hilarious.
Mar 16, 2011
Cheryl/Aradanryl
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An unusual flight of fancy about a dog who wants to move to Paris and be a poet. Didn't care for the layout.
Jan 06, 2011
Laurie
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"He meant to blow the saxophone but, man, he blew his nose instead . . ." How can you not love a book with poetry like that!
Apr 20, 2011
Nick
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Good book to use if talking about different locations specifically Paris.
Apr 12, 2008
Alison
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I've given more copies of this book away than any other I've ever owned. It's good for poets, dreamers, artists, kids who enjoy rhymes, people who love dogs, and anyone who needs a good pick-me-up.
May 10, 2008
C
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Maria Kalman books are always great - for kids and their parents. (Guaranteed to not make your eyes glaze over - you'll get a kick out of her books as much as your kids will!)
Oct 18, 2007
Barbara
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I bought this book before I had a son, because I loved the story (about a dog who's a poet and gets a million dollar book deal) and the artwork. Excellent excellent excellent.
Mar 11, 2008
Allison
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one of my FAVORITE children's books, also for adults. Maira Kalman's illustrations are amazing. Very quirky stuff!
Nov 07, 2007
Laurie
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a refreshing kids book.
I've read it to classes of kids,
but I think I love it more than they do!
I've read it to classes of kids,
but I think I love it more than they do!
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