Max — Marc Martin

A heartwarming Australian picture book about enduring friendship (and chips) from the winner of the 2013 Crichton Award for Australia's best new illustrator. You've probably seen Max around. He's a cheeky seagull who lives on the end of a pier. He and Bob are old friends. Max helps out in Bob's chip shop, and in the evenings they go fishing together. Until one summer, when everything changes . . . With its bright, retro-inspired illustrations and gentle narrative about change and love , Max is a thing of beauty to share with children and adults alike.