Art and Max
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
No. of pages 40
Published: 2015
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.
There are 40 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2015 by Andersen Press Ltd .
David Wiesner has won the Caldecott Medal three times and is internationally renowned for his visual storytelling. He lives near Philadelphia. www. davidwiesner. com
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Parents' Choice Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Parents' Choice Award.
Georgia Children's Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Georgia Children's Book Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 0-7 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 0-7 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Grand Canyon Reader Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Grand Canyon Reader Award.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Children
This book was recognised in the Children category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Monarch Award
This book was recognised by the Monarch Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Colorado Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Colorado Book Award.
Buckaroo Book Award
This book was recognised by the Buckaroo Book Award.
Beehive Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Beehive Award.
Golden Archer Award - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Golden Archer Award.
Nevada Young Readers' Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Nevada Young Readers' Award.
"A truly original picture-book, celebrating the transformative potential of art and friendship." * Irish Times, Robert Dunbar *
"It just seems to dig a little deeper than many other picture books. A hint of Salvador Dali to the backdrops." * Teach Primary Magazine *
"Beautifully colourful and humorous, with a wise message." * The School Librarian *
"Artwork is wonderful. Lots of humour. Lovely story to share repeatedly." * Bookbag *
"Art and Max is the perfect antidote to routine and regulation. A very special book." -- Jake Hope * The Bookseller *