Max and Bear & Josie the Great---Review

Holiday time is creeping up on us quickly and I am sure a lot of you out there are still wondering what to get the kids this year. Here are some great book ideas that I am sure the little ones will enjoy. Colorful preschool titles from grandma and teacher Pam Saxelby.


Max and Bear

When Bear is given to Max's dad at a very special party, Max wasn't there yet. He is still growing in his
mommy's tummy. But Bear can wait. Bear is sure that Max will love him as soon as he is born. While he waits, Bear meets all of Max's other friends.
Sophie the giraffe is
brown and white and squeaky. Turtle is a magical toy who lights up and plays music. Bear is soft and blue and full of love. He doesn't squeak or blink or play music.

When Max is born, Bear gets so excited! But when Max's mommy gives him Sophie the giraffe instead, Bear is disappointed. He decides to wait for Max to grow up a bit. Maybe then he'll love Bear. When Max grows up so much that he moves into his crib, Bear gets so excited! But when his mommy gives Max Turtle to play with, he is again disappointed.

Will Max ever need a friend he can hug and play with who doesn't light up or make noise? Will Max
ever notice Bear?

Max and Bear is a sweet story written with young readers in
mind. Teach your children the power of love and remind them
of the importance of waiting for good things to come with
this delightful story of patience and friendship.

Josie the Great

So many things are changing for Max and Bear. They’ve moved into a new house in a new neighborhood, and! now a new baby? Max’s parents keep talking about someone named Josie, but who is that?

With his trusty friend Bear by his side, Max navigates the changes in his life and wonders what it all means.

Written by Pam Saxelby and illustrated by her daughter, Anne Saxelby, Josie the Great explores how young children come to understand their ever-changing world. With imagination and humor, this fun story is a look at bringing a new baby into the family from her sibling’s perspective.

Josie the Great is a sequel to the author’s Max and Bear.
Young readers and those who have yet to learn to read will enjoy the further adventures of these two characters.

About the Author

Pam Saxelby is an expert in early childhood education who runs a hilarious blog on parenting. After more than 25 years in the classroom, she is translating her love of good stories into her own work. She lives with her family in Libertyville, Illinois and Brooklyn, New York.

You can buy Josie the Great on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Josie-Great-Pam-Saxelby/dp/1480832332/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1476552203&sr=8-1

Or Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/josie-the-great-pam-saxelby/1124776749?ean=9781480832336

Buy Max and Bear: Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/max-and-bear-pam-saxelby/1119717331?ean=9781480807907

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Max-Bear-Pam-Saxelby/dp/1480807923/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1467063810&sr=8-6&keywords=max+%26+bear