Synopses & Reviews
Two fearless Olympians sled to victory in this delightful new picture book
Max and his pet owl Marla are best friends, teammates, and aspiring Olympians who never give up! As they prepare themselves for sledding success, they make all the necessary preparations. Helmets, goggles, sledthey have everything they need as they set off for the slopes. But rusty blades, strong winds, and a sudden cold get in their way. Nevertheless, Max and Marla are true Olympians; for them obstacles turn into victories!
In her debut as author and illustrator, Alexandra Boiger brings to life the story of an unstoppable pair through her delightful illustrations and playful text.
Synopsis
Two fearless Olympians sled to victory in this delightful new picture book Max and Marla are best friends. And aspiring Olympians With their eyes on the prize, they know exactly what it ll take to reach sledding success: preparation, practice and perseverance. So when rusty blades, strong winds and difficult slopes get in their way, Max and Marla realize true joy lies not in winning but in friendship. Obstacles turn into victories
With delightful illustrations and charming text, Alexandra Boiger brings to life the story of two unstoppable pals true Olympians who never give up "
About the Author
Alexandra Boiger grew up in Munich, Germany as the youngest of seven children. She studied Graphic Design at the Fachhochschule Augsburg before working in Feature Animation at Warner Brothers and Dreamworks. After working in animation, Alexandra decided to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a childrens book illustrator, gathering a following as the illustrator of the popular Tallulah series. Max and Marla is her debut title as both author and illustrator. Alexandra now lives in Northern California with her husband and daughter.