The Adventures of Max and Pinky: Best Buds

The Adventures of Max and Pinky

by Maxwell Eaton III

For Max and Pinky every Saturday is Adventure Day. Today is Saturday, but where is Pinky? Has he gotten lost or carried away by bunnies—or is he just off somewhere stuffing himself with marshmallows? Watch Max dive into mud, question a polar bear, and be dissed by a horse named Chuck. Nothing will stop him from finding his pink pal—because a guy will do anything for his best bud!

Genres: Picture Books, Friendship, Childrens, Adventure

32 pages, Hardcover

First published December 26, 2006

About the author

Maxwell Eaton III is the critically acclaimed author and illustrator of dozens of outdoor adventure-based picture books and comics for young readers. All of Maxwell’s books are informed by a life led outdoors in the mountains and on the water. He is passionate about sharing his love for the natural world with young people and empowers them to get outside; make and do with their own hands; to think and act with calm and collected minds; and to maintain perspective and humor. He skis, paddles, and writes in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.

Reviews

[Missy Kirtley]

We just didn't get into this one. I think some of the jokes were over my daughter's head, and I wasn't all that impressed with the illustrations. There was a lot to read, and it was difficult to read aloud to my daughter with all the voice balloons. We're going to take it back to the library.

[Maggi Rohde · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute!

[Margie · Rating 4 out of 5]

For those who love Sandra Boynton, the illustrations will be very reminiscent of her work; they are bright, colorful and full of verve. Max, a fitting name for a boy, and Pinky, appropriate for a pig, are friends and best buddies. Pinky has a thing for marshmallows and will do just about anything to find them and of course, eat them. This can sometimes get him into some tight spots and friend Max is always there to help him out.

[Pamela Hatch · Rating 2 out of 5]

Best Buds: The Adventures of Max and Pinky / written and illustrated by Maxwell Eaton III -- New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2007. (28 pages).

SUMMARY: Max and Pinky are best buds. Always have been. Always will be. -- It is time for the weekly Saturday adventure but Pinky is nowhere to be found.

REVIEW: Bold font, bright illustrations, fair storyline of a friend trying to find his best bud -- but I do like the hidden storyline with the marshmallows (Pinky's favorite food).

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Max are best buds. Sometimes they do things on their own, but they do a lot of things together. Every Saturday is adventure day! Max and Pinky always do stuff together on adventure day! But one Saturday Pinky is missing? When Max finally finds him he's scarfing all of their marshmallows! At least he saved Max the last one...

[Tricia · Rating 2 out of 5]

very bright and big pictures. pinky obsessed with marshmellows. best friends. can't find pinky until found eating marshmellows under the sink.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wasn't too impressed with this story, but our girls loved it. A boy and his best friend, a pig, go on adventures and eat marshmallows. That's about it.

[Kaethe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, so cute. The PandaBat read it to herself, but it was so cute I had to read it to myself after.

Let me say again, cute.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marshmallows, mmmm.

[Alida · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make sure you have a marshmallows bag while reading because now I'm hungry and there are no marshmallows anywhere around me :(

[The Styling Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

GO marshmallows! This book always makes me laugh. And I've read it around 10 times.... one of my son's favorites...

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marshmallows, mmmm.

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute book about friendship. Bright, clear colors that young children would enjoy with a clever marshmallow fetish that adults will appreciate.

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super adorable. I loved this book.