Max's Dream

Name: Max's Dream
ISBN: 9780688801311

For children learning to embrace their unique strengths and pursue big dreams, this story celebrates friendship, determination, and believing in oneself.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling limited by a physical difference or is struggling to see their own unique value. Max's Dream tells the story of a boy with a physical disability who is chosen to be the Midsummer King. Inspired by a vivid dream, he and his loyal friends embark on a magical nighttime quest to find his queen. This gentle, whimsical story for ages 7-10 explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and the power of imagination. It provides positive representation of disability in a leadership role, making it a wonderful choice for fostering self-confidence and showing how creativity can overcome any obstacle.

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What Parents Should Know

Cultural Content GapMild

Published in 1978, the book may use dated language or concepts regarding disability.

Sensitive Topics

The book's central theme is disability. The description's use of the word "crippled" reflects its 1978 publication date, but the text itself handles Max's condition directly and gently. His physical limitations are a fact of his life, but the story focuses on his strengths: his rich imagination, his leadership, and the loyalty of his friends. The resolution is hopeful and empowering, emphasizing what he *can* do, not what he can't. The approach is secular and metaphorical.