Max + Xam
Max + Xam

Max + Xam

Written and illustrated by Ariane Hofmann-Maniyar
Hardcover
$19.99
$18.99
5 - 6
Reading age
32
Page count
May 15, 2020
Publication date

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What's Max + Xam About

Publisher Summary

Max and Xam are the very best of friends - until they fall out over who is more popular! Determined to prove the other wrong, their exploits bring new meaning to the phrase ‘making friends’. A hilarious and delightfully far-fetched story about the meaning and value of real friendship.

What Kind of Book is Max + Xam

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    Early sketches of *Max and Xam*

What Questions Should I Ask My Child

  • Max and Xam are friends who end up having a disagreement. How did they make amends and stay friends? Have you ever had a similar experience? What did you do?
  • Since Max and Xam are such good friends, they know what will make the other happy. What are some things your best friend likes?

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    Unique character design with a simple, uplifting story.

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    A cute and enjoyable story about friends who quarrel and make up, but I do wish the narrative included actually saying sorry—but their actions are thoughtful towards each other when they resolve the conflict and hug as "favorite friends" once again.

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    A situation friends find themself in all too often—a small disagreement that gets out of hand—is brought to life with this story. The illustrations are adorable and the message and resolution is sweet :)

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The Creative Behind the Book

    Author & Illustrator
    Ariane Hofmann-Maniyar

    Ariane has been drawing all her life, but only caught the picture book bug while working as an Au Pair near Chicago. She fell in love with all the picture books in the libraries she frequented. Never did it occur to her that she could do such a thing herself. Fast forward and a Psychology Degree and Masters in Children’s Book Illustration later and now in London, UK, her dream came true and she got her first picture book—Ice in the Jungle—published. She often bases her stories on her own experience, anecdotes and even research. With her books, she hopes to show children and adults alike how we can all live and learn together, no matter who we are or where we are from.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781786280879
Publication Date
May 15, 2020
Publisher
Childs Play Intl Ltd
Original Publication Date
January 1, 2020
Page Count
32
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
5 - 6 years

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Core Score - 45%

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Depth Score - 43%

Just the barebones.

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