Synopses & Reviews
When Max finds a pile of forgotten toys under the bed, his brothers Benjamin and Karl wonder whats so special about some old blocks. So Max shows them. With some clever twists of both blocks and imagination, he constructs not only a castle but an entire adventure, complete with pirates and knights, a dark dungeon and a dragon.
This ingenious sequel to Maxs Words and Maxs Dragons shows readers just how much fun wordplay can be.
Review
“In 'Maxs Castle,' by Kate Banks, the letters are simply letters, yet become ingenious tools for sparking a childs imagination….As with previous collaborations between Banks and the bold illustrator Boris Kulikov ('Maxs Words', 'Maxs Dragon'), words become magical amulets that transmogrify the world around Max.” --The New York Times “Kulikovs chalky, boldly lit illustrations have a bright energy that feels almost improvisational, working in seamless harmony with Bankss nimble wordplay.” --Publishers Weekly, Starred “Brimming with clever wordplay, humor, and mixed-media scenes worthy of any childs dreams-come-true, the full impact is clearly the result of seasoned collaboration and experience…” --School Library Journal "Playful perspectives, vivid colors and animated action are brilliantly executed with details that require a second look, then a third.” --Kirkus Reviews, Starred
About the Author
Kate Banks and Boris Kulikov play well together. This is their fourth collaboration, beginning with Max’s Words and followed by Max’s Dragon and The Eraserheads. They are each married, they each have two sons, and they each have one son named Max. Kate Banks lives with her family in the South of France. Boris Kulikov and his family live in Brooklyn, New York.