Debra Barracca

This is a really cute story about Maxi a dog who spends his day with his owner who drives a taxi. I really enjoyed this story but the rhymes were a bit strained in some parts. Overall it was well worth the read and something that all animal lovers will enjoy!

Maxi, a homeless mutt in New York City, has always fended for himself. Then one day a kind taxi driver named Jim offers him friendship, a home, and a place in the front seat! From that moment on, Maxi and Jim revel in the sights and sounds of the city, and share all sorts of wild adventures-from rushing two clowns and a chimp to the circus, to singing duets with an opera diva!

Adorable book! My nieces, 5 & 9, loved it. It gave us the chance to talk about how not all animals have a home and the benefits of rescuing a homeless animal. The girls also liked how everything rhymed.

This is a fun story children's picture book about a homeless dog named Maxi who gets adopted by a taxi driver named Jim. It chronicles their adventures and the many interesting characters that they meet every day. The book is a poem and utilizes rhyme and rhythm to keep the story flowing. The illustrations are very colorful and bright paintings. They help create a warm feeling in the reader as they fall in love with Maxi and Jim. The theme of this book is friendship and fun and how this dog show more was lucky to find a good friend and how they are there for each other. Teachers could discuss animals who get adopted or even children who are adopted and how they find their new families. Teachers could also talk about different jobs that use animals like policemen and have kids write a story about that animal and their owner on the job. show less