Max Attacks is a 2019 children's picture book written by Kathi Appelt and illustrated by Penelope Dullaghan. It is about a distractible young cat called Max who is obsessed with some fish in a bowl but continually leaves them to pounce on things including socks, shoelaces, and a lizard on a flyscreen but always returns to the bowl. He eventually "pounces" on his food bowl, eats lots, then has a cat nap.
.jpg) Front cover, designed by Penelope Dullaghan | |
| Author | Kathi Appelt |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Penelope Dullaghan |
| Cover artist | Dullaghan |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Published | 2019 (Atheneum Books for Young Readers) |
| Publication place | USA |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 40 |
| ISBN | 9781481451468 |
| OCLC | 1103823065 |
Reception
editIn a starred review, Kirkus Reviews wrote "Rollicking rhymes and playful language create an admiring third-person narrative that perfectly captures Max’s energy and charm.",[1] commended the text typeface ("The typeface .. adds personality and enhances the humor.") and illustrations ("Textured brush strokes add to the sense of movement, while simply drawn features convey a wealth of emotion ...").[1]
Max Attacks has also been reviewed by Publishers Weekly,[2] Booklist,[3] and the School Library Journal.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Max Attacks". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. April 1, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
- ^ "Max Attacks". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. March 27, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
Appelt (Angel Thieves) writes with catlike flexibility and bounce, ...
- ^ Maryann Owen. "Max Attacks". Booklist. American Library Association. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
A large format, engaging pictures, and enjoyable rhymes create a perfect read-aloud for story time or one-on-one sharing
- ^ Laken Hottle. "Max Attacks". School Library Journal. Media Source Inc. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
The narrative is written in swinging, rhyming, catty prose with accompanying bright and often zoomed-in illustrations.