Max
Sale price
$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1976

Max

Written & illustrated by Rachel Isadora

A baseball player discovers unexpected joy in a dance class.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 171 ratings
32 pages
$7.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Max, a dedicated baseball player, unexpectedly finds himself in his sister Lisa's dance class one Saturday morning. Initially out of his element, Max soon discovers the surprising benefits of ballet, realizing it might just be the perfect warm-up for his games. As he stretches and struggles, he uncovers a new passion that challenges his perceptions and enhances his athletic skills. Will Max embrace this unexpected twist in his routine, and how will it change his game on the field?

From the publisher

ALA Notable Children’s Book International Reading Association Classroom Choice A Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies Max is a crack baseball player. Saturday mornings he walks with his sister, Lisa, to her dancing school on his way to the park for his weekly game. One morning Max is early, and Lisa’s teacher invites him to join the class. Max stretches at the barre. He struggles for a split. And before he knows it, he’s having fun! Young ballplayers and ballet dancers will share Max’s delight when he discovers that dance class is a great way to warm up for a home run.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
500L
Themes & topics
Books about danceBooks about baseball
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
The author & illustrator

More from Rachel Isadora

Explore Rachel's bookshelf
Peekaboo Morning
Sale price
$799

Peekaboo Morning

Ages 0–2 · 2002

Saving Strawberry Farm

Ages 5–10 · 2005

The Little Match Girl

Ages 4–8 · 1845
The Ugly Duckling
Sale price
$1699

The Ugly Duckling

Ages 5–8 · 2009
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

Balletball

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Bijou, Bonbon and Beau

Ages 3–7 · 1998
Series
Sale price
$2099

Flora and the Flamingo

Ages 3–6 · 2013

Baseball Saved Us

Ages 11–12 · 1993

Across the Alley

Ages 4–8 · 2006

The Crab Ballet

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Kitchen Dance

Ages 4–7 · 2008

Téo's Tutu

Ages 3–5 · 2021
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 1, 1984
First published
August 1, 1976
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780020438007

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Top contributors: Elaine R.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo