Grocery Store Expert (Max Explains Everything)

by Stacy McAnulty (Author) Deborah Hocking (Illustrator)

Grocery Store Expert (Max Explains Everything)
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
Max's hilarious guide to the grocery store turns an everyday errand into an adventure. Max knows everything about trips to the grocery store because his parents make him go All. The. Time. Even when they run out of little things . . . like toilet paper. So he's pretty much an expert. Whether it's choosing the right breakfast cereal or surviving the obstacle course that is the produce section, Max is here to help. Having trouble talking mom into finally getting that puppy she promised? Picking up a bag of dog food might just be the push she needs! And always remember to keep your eyes on the prize--the checkout lane is your last chance to grab the real essentials. Candy! Full of humor and "helpful" tips, Max Explains Everything: Grocery Store Expert is the first in a delightful new picture book series starring kid-expert Max! A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year "The single greatest breakdown of grocery store shopping you'll find." --Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production * "A fun romp around the grocery store that kids will relate to and a wonderful read-aloud." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2--A charming story about a trip to the grocery store that will resonate with children and adults. Max, like many children, does not like going food shopping with his mom. In fact, he'd even use water instead of milk with his cereal to avoid the dreaded trip to the supermarket. When his excuses to avoid the trip don't work, he makes the most of it, starting with finding the right cart. Highlights of the excursion include a free sample, but Max also gets into "bored child" mischief during the visit. He even helps his mom by trying to add things to the cart that won't pass muster. Illustrations are bright, colorful, and fun. For example, there is a map that shows his mom's shopping route that includes attention to practically every item in the store and his a mere beeline to the cookie section. The artwork is positive, making light of the drudgery that may accompany a grocery store visit. VERDICT Simple text and the subject matter make this a good selection for a different kind of storytime. It also works for families at home and lends itself to discussion.--Robin Sofge, Prince William Public Library System, VA

Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

"The single greatest breakdown of grocery store shopping you'll find." —Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production

* "A fun romp around the grocery store that kids will relate to and a wonderful read-aloud." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Max bounces through the pages with seemingly boundless energy. Youngsters will appreciate Max's tips on turning a usually uneventful outing into some serious entertainment." —The Bulletin

"A charming story about a trip to the grocery store that will resonate with children and adults." —School Library Journal

"McAnulty and Hocking breathe fresh new life into the chore by presenting it from the perspective of an irrepressible kid. Playful and relatable." —Booklist
Stacy McAnulty
Stacy McAnulty is the author of many books for young readers, including chapter book series The Dino Files and GoldieBlox and picture books including Excellent Ed, 101 Reasons Why I'm NOT Taking a Bath, and Beautiful. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl is her middle-grade debut. A former mechanical engineer, Stacy writes about math and science with authority. Visit her online at stacymcanulty.com or follow her on social media at:

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Classification
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ISBN-13
9781101996447
Lexile Measure
480
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication date
April 10, 2018
Series
Max Explains Everything
BISAC categories
JUV019000 - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
JUV015010 - Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living | Daily Activities
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV013000 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | General
JUV050000 - Juvenile Fiction | Cooking & Food
Library of Congress categories
Mothers and sons
JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also
JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
Stores, Retail
Grocery shopping
JUVENILE FICTION / Health & Daily Living / Da

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