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Where Have You Been, Little Max?

Where Have You Been, Little Max?

Bedtime stories for toddlers ages 1-3, new adventures

  • Four short stories: the zoo, the beach, the fair, the park
  • Simple words and one thing happening per page, so a toddler keeps the thread
  • Hand drawn illustrations on every spread, something to look at while listening

Short bedtime stories for toddlers ages 1 to 3 about Little Max's new discoveries. Along with him a child goes to the zoo, to the beach, to the fair and on a picnic in the park, and meets animals, sea creatures, new places and new words. Simple stories and colorful illustrations build curiosity, widen a child's vocabulary and help them make sense of the world around them.

$12.99Paperback on Amazon

4.99 ratingsRead the reviews on Amazon
  • Age1-3
  • Pages52
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Size8.5 x 8.5 in

Four places Max has been, and what he saw in each one: squirrels in the park, a steamboat out at sea, and a pony ride at the fair.

Where Have You Been, Little Max? by Ricardo Demi, bedtime stories for toddlers 1 to 3, cover with Max the mouse holding cotton candy
In the park: three red squirrels in an oak tree with soap bubbles floating pastAt the beach: a smiling steamboat sailing past an island, with seagulls and a hot air balloonAt the fair: Max the mouse riding a pony past the striped tent
A spread from the book: Max photographs a lion, a monkey and a giraffe at the zoo, with short hand lettered text on the left pageThree more spreads: an elephant showering Max with its trunk, dolphins watching him build a sand castle, and Max waving goodbye at the fairWhat the stories give a toddler: new words, simple tasks, imagination, a picture of the world around them
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What is inside

  • Animals named as they appear: lion, giraffe, elephant, zebra, parrot, dolphins, squirrels
  • 52 pages, 8.5 x 8.5 inches
  • Finalist in the Bedtime Stories category, Children's Book International Awards 2025

What parents say

★★★★★

This book has a few great stories about fun adventures that Max goes on. The pictures are great! Readers will be inspired to plan their next adventure, perhaps to the beach or a nice picnic in the park.

Latia T Smith, September 15, 2024, US
★★★★★

A darling, educational book of adventures with Max the mouse. These bedtime stories are perfect for younger children. The illustrations are adorable too.

P. Shumway, September 29, 2024, US
★★★★★

We loved this little book. The illustrations were calming and the stories were easy enough to read for my kindergartner. Well done.

D. Baker, September 19, 2024, US
★★★★★

Little Max has a number of adventures including a trip to the zoo, a picnic and others. The book is nicely illustrated to capture the eye of children. A cute story.

Jeff Peck, September 22, 2024, US
★★★★★

This book has four parts, featuring little Max experiencing a day in different scenarios like the zoo, the beach, a fair, a picnic. The illustrations are a delight and the story is simple and cute. Really lovely!

CJWReader, September 26, 2024, UK

Verified purchase reviews left on Amazon.

What an independent reviewer said about the book

Overall, this book will encourage curiosity, kindness, and the joy of discovery.

Readers' Favorite reviewed Where Have You Been, Little Max?, the second book about Little Max, and describes it as a picture book about a little mouse who loves to explore and treats everyone he meets with kindness. The review follows Max to the zoo, where he makes friends with lions, giraffes, and elephants; to the beach with its sea creatures and steamboats; to a fair with a Ferris wheel and tasty treats; and to a picnic in the park. The reviewer notes that the story encourages children to try new things without fear while teaching them about animals, sea life, and nature. The narration is described as cheerful and engaging, and the bright illustrations bring each scene to life for young readers.

Doreen Chombu, reviewer for Readers' Favorite, October 2024

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Age
1-3
Pages
52
Size
8.5 x 8.5 in
Published
September 3, 2024
ISBN
9781963328585
Author
Ricardo Demi
Publisher
Magic of Discoveries LLC

How this book is built: Books built so a child can finish them

Also sold at: Barnes & Noble · ThriftBooks · World of Books · Alibris · Buscalibre · Takealot · Goodreads

Also available in Español

Questions parents ask

Do I need the first book to understand this one?

No. Each book stands on its own. Together they work better, because the child already knows Max and recognizes him.

How long does it take to read aloud?

One story takes two to three minutes at a toddler's pace. The whole book takes about ten.

What does the child come away with?

The names of animals they meet in the stories, and four familiar places described in words a one year old can follow: the zoo, the beach, the fair and the park.

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