Presented in the style of a children’s picturebook, Life to the Max: Maxims for a Great Life by a Dog Named Max is a collection of insights and wisdom drawn from the life of a family’s beloved terrier, Max. Each two-page spread features a valuable nugget of wisdom on one page, such as “Treasure the people who can see you for who you really are,” and “Get the most out of life by doing things you enjoy!”, and vignettes from Max’s life on the other page. Max tells his story, from his adoption at an animal shelter to the natural end of his lifespan, in first-person perspective. Full-color photographs of this hardy terrier enhance this gentle picturebook perfect for young dog lovers.

The Midwest Book Review
 Children’s Bookwatch 
Reader’s Choice, June 2008 http://www.midwestbookreview.com