Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert

Illustrated by Deborah Hocking
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$17.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
36 per carton
On sale Apr 10, 2018 | 9781101996447
Age 3-7 years
Reading Level: Lexile AD480L
Sales rights: World
Max's hilarious guide to the grocery store turns an everyday errand into an adventure.

Max knows everything about trips to the grocery store because his parents make him go All. The. Time. Even when they run out of little things . . . like toilet paper. So he's pretty much an expert. Whether it's choosing the right breakfast cereal or surviving the obstacle course that is the produce section, Max is here to help. Having trouble talking mom into finally getting that puppy she promised? Picking up a bag of dog food might just be the push she needs! And always remember to keep your eyes on the prize--the checkout lane is your last chance to grab the real essentials. Candy! Full of humor and "helpful" tips, Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert is the first in a delightful new picture book series starring kid-expert Max!

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year

"The single greatest breakdown of grocery store shopping you'll find." --Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production

* "A fun romp around the grocery store that kids will relate to and a wonderful read-aloud." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"The single greatest breakdown of grocery store shopping you’ll find." --Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production

* "A fun romp around the grocery store that kids will relate to and a wonderful read-aloud." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Max bounces through the pages with seemingly boundless energy. Youngsters will appreciate Max’s tips on turning a usually uneventful outing into some serious entertainment." --The Bulletin

"A charming story about a trip to the grocery store that will resonate with children and adults." --School Library Journal 

"McAnulty and Hocking breathe fresh new life into the chore by presenting it from the perspective of an irrepressible kid. Playful and relatable." --Booklist

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Max's hilarious guide to the grocery store turns an everyday errand into an adventure.

Max knows everything about trips to the grocery store because his parents make him go All. The. Time. Even when they run out of little things . . . like toilet paper. So he's pretty much an expert. Whether it's choosing the right breakfast cereal or surviving the obstacle course that is the produce section, Max is here to help. Having trouble talking mom into finally getting that puppy she promised? Picking up a bag of dog food might just be the push she needs! And always remember to keep your eyes on the prize--the checkout lane is your last chance to grab the real essentials. Candy! Full of humor and "helpful" tips, Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert is the first in a delightful new picture book series starring kid-expert Max!

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year

"The single greatest breakdown of grocery store shopping you'll find." --Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production

* "A fun romp around the grocery store that kids will relate to and a wonderful read-aloud." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Praise

"The single greatest breakdown of grocery store shopping you’ll find." --Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production

* "A fun romp around the grocery store that kids will relate to and a wonderful read-aloud." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Max bounces through the pages with seemingly boundless energy. Youngsters will appreciate Max’s tips on turning a usually uneventful outing into some serious entertainment." --The Bulletin

"A charming story about a trip to the grocery store that will resonate with children and adults." --School Library Journal 

"McAnulty and Hocking breathe fresh new life into the chore by presenting it from the perspective of an irrepressible kid. Playful and relatable." --Booklist