Bob Graham, Maxine, Walker Books Australia, September 2021, 40 pp., RRP $27.99 (hbk), ISBN 9781912920747
Bob Graham infuses a little bit of life’s magic into every one of his books.
We first met the Superhero family in Graham’s 2005 picture book, Max. Now Max is about to become a big brother and everyone’s excited. Baby Maxine arrives and she’s born wearing her superhero mask. She’s a perfect fit for the Superhero family.
As Maxine grows, she discovers that maybe, just maybe, there’s more to her life than what was expected of her. But can she be true to herself and not let her family down?
Accepting change is often challenging, especially when families are concerned. As always, Graham tackles big issues such as this, with loving care. His writing is purposeful and inspires hope and joy.
Maxine is a beautiful tale of accepting change and finding your true self.
Reviewed by Fiona Miller-Stevens
