Uh-Oh, Max

Jon Scieszka's Trucktown

by Jon Scieszka, David Shannon (Illustrator), Loren Long (Illustrator)

Max is having so much fun that he keeps getting stuck! Will anyone in Trucktown be able to help him out?

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Juvenile, Humor

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 6, 2009

About the author

Jon Scieszka is an American children's writer, best known for picture books created with the illustrator Lane Smith. He is also a nationally recognized reading advocate, and the founder of Guys Read – a web-based literacy program for boys whose mission is "to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers."

Reviews

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Max driving recklessly goes off the ramp and finds himself stuck. All of his truck friends come to his his rescue, but only one can save Max.

[Jacobsen Boys · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it I do love it I love it!

[Kevin Huot · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about a truck named Max who gets stuck under a bridge. I enjoyed this book because it shows that trying every option is not necessarily a bad thing. I would use this book as a fun little read at the end of the school day.

[Heather Utley · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is pretty much as bad as all early reader books are. Except this one is about trucks, so my kids might read it.

[Krissy · Rating 2 out of 5]

***Read to my son***

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fun early reader text about problem solving! But Max doesn’t learn his lesson. Enjoyable illustrations that match the tone of the story.

[raccoon reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son guffawed at the silliness in this book. While not my favorite, it seemed to speak to him. Kids find the weirdest things funny lol! It was a cute short read.

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

My toddler LOVES this series and this is her favorite book in it! She "reads" it by saying the title on each page :-). A lot of bouncy fun!

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 5 out of 5]

The kids laughed while reading this one. It’s a good easy-reader - perfect for kids who like trucks.

[Kate Puleo Unger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Uh-Oh Max is the rare Level 1 easy reader that is actually easy to read. It was way too simple for Christopher, and I should have made him select a second book, but I was anxious to get to my own reading (horrible, I know), so I let it slide.

I would recommend this book to parents with early readers, especially those that love cars/trucks. Max is silly. He loves jumping off of things, and he gets stuck under a bridge. One by one, other vehicles help him get unstuck. The writing is repetitive, which is perfect for a new reader. And of course as soon as he's free, he does another crazy stunt and gets himself stuck again. It was a fun read.

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[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Max manages to get stuck and asks everyone to come help. My favorite is when gabby comes and tries to help by talking him out I will never understand why that did not work..... Ages 4 + great book for beginning readers.

[Ubalstecha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, silly story of Monster Turck Max who gets stuck and needs help from Trucktown's other citizens. Vocabulary is limited enough that this book can be read to the sqirmiest if toddler. There is a necessary injection of humour to keep the adults intersted for the 75th time.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an easy reader for your beginners readers with few words on each page. It has simple repetitive words that students can easily decode as well as descriptive pictures that assist in the decoding process. This is a cute book and would entertain the boys learning to read.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

For the truck appeal alone...

[Brianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

My little sister and I read this one together..and of course she had so many questons but held them in (somehow) =)A fun kindergarten book!

[Powers Family · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nate 5 stars
Easy read, fun graphics

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my gosh, this book made me laugh out loud. BUT did you need to ruin a great gender-neutral book to add a ditzy, stupid pink girl truck?

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Few words fit the bill for early readers and the trucks and the silly story will connect to the age group.

[Sara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Silly story and ugly illustrations.