Written by a dog lover for dog lovers, Life to the Max: Maxims for a Great Life by a Dog named Max by Robin Reynolds is a great addition to the canine book library. Anyone who’s ever given their dog a voice, shared their bed with a dog or considered themselves “Mom” and “Dad” to their dog will thoroughly enjoy this hybrid picture chapter book.

Max tells his story through his mom, Reynolds, and the reader can’t help but chuckle at the personification. We all wonder what our pets are thinking from time to time and Reynolds does an excellent job of putting those words down on paper. This book is appropriate for adults and children and the highlighted lessons give the reader plenty to contemplate. Life to the Max celebrates the life of a special pet reminding the reader to cherish their time with their own furry friend.

Reviewed by Kate Greenwood, TCM Reviews http://tcm-ca.com/reviews/2472.html