Max and Marla Are Having a Picnic

Written by Alexandra Boiger

A picnic turns chaotic when squirrels strike, testing a friendship's strength.

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32 pages· AD490L

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Bookroo's summary

Max and Marla plan a perfect spring picnic by the lake. While Max searches for a bouquet, Marla dozes off, leaving their feast vulnerable to mischievous squirrels. Max returns to chaos and blames Marla, but can their friendship withstand the blame? Discover how they navigate this test of patience and forgiveness in a heartwarming tale of camaraderie.

From the publisher

Best friends Max and Marla are back in this charming spring tale of friendship and forgiveness

Max and Marla know how to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. So when the first sunny day of spring comes along, they’ve got the perfect plan–a picnic! They pack up their favorite dishes and their comfiest blanket and then they’re off to the lake. Once they settle in, Max realizes the picnic needs one more thing to be just right: a bouquet for Marla. But while he’s gone, Marla falls asleep, leaving their picnic prey to some thieving squirrels. Max returns to find their spread ruined and says it’s all Marla’s fault. But best friends can’t stay mad for long . . . Max and Marla Are Having a Picnic is another adorable ode to friendship from fan favorite Alexandra Boiger.

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