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Max the Champion

Max the Champion

Published in
2013
3.38
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Description

Max is mad about sport. As he gets up, has breakfast and heads off to school he is dreaming of competing in world class sporting events. In his real day he and his class win the school football match, and in his imagination he and his friends are winning the World Cup. This is a lively and fun approach to sport, and a very inclusive picture book showing disabled children and children without disabilities mixing and enjoying different sports in a natural way. The sports include football, rugby, athletics, cricket, diving, discus throwing, cycling plus at least one US sport, probably baseball.
Age
2-6
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
25 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Max's journey is relatable and inspiring
  • The story teaches valuable lessons about perseverance and determination
  • The characters are well-developed and engaging
  • The book's themes of friendship and teamwork are important for children to learn