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A hand‑painted adventure inspired by real moments, real mischief, and a very real golden retriever named Max.

About the Book
About the Book
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    Available Now!

    Order your very own first-edition copy.

    All books are hardcover, printed in a large‑format layout, and include a dust jacket.

    Release date: May 2026

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    Max's List of Incredible Supporters

    A special thanks to all the amazing people who are helping bring Max to schools, libraries, and to little readers around the world:

    South Dakota Arts Council, Roberta Kenworth, Carmen and Nate Kersjes, Alex Shenker, Heidi Gibson, Jeff and Zarah Johnson, Jennifer Talbert, Katie Smirnova, James Whitcher, Dawn B., Ismar Gomes, Wan-Chi Su, Michael Linn, Zhenni Li-Cohen, Ryan Klima, Rose Yam, Desaray Mnyandu, Patty Lamont, Minna R. Chung, Jennifer and Gary DePaolo, Brett Walfish, Egija Hartmane-Salem, Tickety Books, Laurin Collier, Tristan S., Wes M., Bob White, Alevtina Smirnova, Mateo Monk, Eric Seaman, Pat Wright, Raiford Strasburger, Sarah Winseman, Ellie Gibson, Brent and Cindy Riley, Brett Herman, Tabitha Haug, Rebecka Pritchard, Matthieu Cognet, Andrea, Megan Valder, Orion and Stacey Potter, Britta and Jesse Culver, Lilian Chen, Chris Chasin, Laura Lunn, Melissa Nicely, Lurah Clevland, Connie Hubbard, Mary Morgan Owens, William Kass, Andrew Robert Travers, Patty Howland, Stephanie Morrison, Olivia Baustain, Scott Gordon, Michael Huxford, Kaitlin Thompson, Christopher Hahn, Marilyn, Kirk Kadish, Kevin Lepard, and Greg Howard.

    Without all of you, this wouldn’t have been possible.

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    Now Scheduling Book Readings

    Bring the joy of The Adventures of Mischievous Max to your classroom, library, or community event. Offering engaging read‑aloud sessions filled with watercolor art, storytelling, and plenty of Max’s playful charm! Q&A with the author/illustrator & book signing. Star of the book, Max, is also available for special appearances upon request!

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