I discoverd this book many years ago while taking a children's literature class. It was one that was highly recommended and one that I added to my collection of children's books. I read it to my daughter when she was little and she now has the book and has read it to her three children. They all love it, and prance about growing through the house.

The drawings are vivid and fun. Children will enjoy Max and be able to relate to him about bedtime. The book was awared the Caldacot medal which is a good recommendation for a children's book.