Maximillian Villainous

Title: Maximillian Villainous

Author: Margaret Chiu Greanias

Illustrations: Lesley Breen Withrow

Publisher: Running Press Kids

ISBN: 9780762462971

Review:

Max came from a long line of family villains. He knew he was different. He wasn’t like them at all. Max wouldn’t make someone cry on purpose and he certainly wouldn’t steal from anyone. Unfortunately for Max, his family wanted him to do something bad, tricky or become known for being devious.  But that was just not Max. One day, Max brought home a pet bunny that he named Bart. His mother told him in order for him to keep his pet he must do three tasks. He must steal something, make someone cry and gain fame from doing a devious deed. Do you think Max could accomplish his tasks without actually being bad?

Author Margaret Chiu Greanias has written a delightful story of kindness. Young readers will enjoy cheerful illustrations that share how the character is thoughtful in his actions. Easy to read sentence structure is perfect for beginner readers. Parents and teachers can use this as a tool to show how students can be kind and ask what acts of kindness they’ve done.

This book will be donated to a school in need.