Max, a millionaire dog poet, has come to Paris from New York to see the sights and find his heart's desire. As he basks in the glitter and glow of ...
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Mar 29, 2008
Kat
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Ah, Maira Kalman - we discovered the clever wit of Max early on in my child's adventures in bookland and didn't stop. The pictures are a treasure in themselves with happy color, eccentric details and hooty little visual puns or twists. My son even had the little Max dog doll with removable clothing and hat and even little writings in the inner pockets. He was so loved and still has all his sartorial details which is impressive since he traveled everywhere. (not unlike the well-traveled Max.) Su
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Apr 07, 2009
Laura
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I can't even count how many times I've read this book. By far one of my favourite picture books. It's a charming, whimsical story. The rhyming and flow of the words made it such a delight to read aloud. Even though some of the puns went over my head as a child, the play on words made it fun to read later on as an adult. And the PICTURES! I can't say enough about the pictures. The details are incredible, and every time I read this book, I find something new or rediscover something I'd forgotten.
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Feb 01, 2011
Becky
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We're on a Maira Kalman kick over here. Read this eons ago and are revisiting this and exploring some of her other works. I had bought this book as a Valentine's gift for J many moons ago, pre-kid and post-Paris trip #1 . . . it has since migrated bookshelves.
Feb 02, 2009
Jan
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Just fun - the illustrations, the playing with words. Maira Kalman has such a distinct style that I notice her work immediately. She did a recent Inauguration piece in the NYTimes ... she bounces from one thing to another more than I do.
Jan 13, 2011
Ramon
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Awesome. I have alot of fun making the voices. My son (3yrs) showed no interest as I read it normally but when I switched the voices he wouldnt let me stop. I didnt know i'd like this book so much. Its fresh to def dooods!
Dec 16, 2008
Elizabeth
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We loved this book as a family - and my French improved. The illustrations are really rich and creative, and the language is so much fun.
Mar 04, 2009
Gary
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I was a little disappointed to find that other people knew of Ms. Kalman and that she wasn't just my secret, best friend.
Jul 08, 2008
Melanie
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This book makes me feel happy! I admit I owned it before having a child. It's just that great. Yes, the pictures are fabulous, and the story is fun. What I really love is the cadence of the prose that, when read aloud, can't help but give you a shot of vim. "I am Fritz from the Ritz, which I quit in a snit, when the chef in a fit, threw escargot on my chapeau, and hit my head, with a stale French bread. Now I am here, in this little hotel, run by the aromatic Madame Camembert." Picture
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Jun 02, 2009
Melly
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This is my favorite book of all time, hands-down.
It is probably what inspired me to study French literature, the most utilitarian academic specialization ever.
Too bad it wasn't called Ooh-la-la (Max in the IT Industry), I guess.
It is probably what inspired me to study French literature, the most utilitarian academic specialization ever.
Too bad it wasn't called Ooh-la-la (Max in the IT Industry), I guess.
Apr 14, 2008
Sarah
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Ooh la la! I finally read the picture books that Maira Kalman is famous for. (I read her blog on the New York Times, and the navel-gazing, but beautiful, Principles of Uncertainty.) Mon dieu, so must you!
Feb 24, 2008
"...Moodily meandering, he wanders through the Parisian parks and boulevards with a hangdog expression on his face. After all, c'est Paris in the spring..."
Dec 17, 2009
Tracy O
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This woman is the coolest illustrator & kid's author ever. Again, though, Charlie, my son, is not digging her to the extent that I am. He gives this book two stars.
Feb 26, 2008
Masked
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if you have kids and you don't get them this book, you're bad. if you're a reader and you don't think this is hilarious, you're creepy.
May 10, 2008
C
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Quirky art, cute picture/story book - I enjoy reading it as much as my kids love it! All the "Max" books are great kids books.
Dec 08, 2007
Jeremy
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To me, the best kids books create a whimsical world in which you want to live. I would give anything to live in Max's world.
May 05, 2011
Mrs Bond
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The illustrations are magnificent, the text is humorous. Max (dog) visits Paris and falls in love, of course.
Sep 05, 2008
Katrina
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Love the layout and placement of type! Such a touching love story too....awwwweeee!
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