Cooking with Max

Cooking with Max

A "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" Story

Paperback

Hardcover Library Binding

About the Book


Max and the Grinch mix up a sweet suprise for Santa Claus in this Step 1 reader! This rhymed story is perfect for beginning readers who know their ABCs, and includes a recipe for a sweet holiday treat.


Up on Mount Crumpet,
Through a white fog…
It was Christmas Eve
For the Grinch and his dog.

It's Christmas Eve and the Grinch is fast asleep when Max realizes they didn't put out a snack for Santa! The friends work together to whip up a delicious treat in the kitchen--but will they finish in time before Santa arrives? Find out in this sweet doggie tale about friendship and festive traditions, featuring the beloved characters from Dr. Seuss's classic story How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

This rhymed story is an ideal choice for children learning to read, young foodies, and, of course, Dr. Seuss fans. Early readers and aspiring chefs can even cook a recipe for a sweet holiday treat with Max and the Grinch! 

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Look for all these books featuring classic Dr. Seuss characters: 

  • Cooking with the Cat
  • Cooking with the Grinch
  • Cooking with Cindy-Lou Who
  • and more!
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About the Author

Cat Reynolds
Cat Reynolds is a New York based writer, editor, and pasta enthusiast. In addition to writing children’s books, she also writes about food and culture for short form publications. You can often find her looking for new rhymes, exploring new cities, and trying new recipes. More by Cat Reynolds
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About the Author

Heather Martinez
Heather Martinez is an illustrator whose work has appeared in books and television. She has illustrated several titles in the SpongeBob SquarePants series, and was tapped to take over the beloved Little Golden Books series Doc McStuffins. Her work can also be seen in the Golden Books edition of The Phantom Menace. She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 2006 for the Nickelodeon movie Escape From Cluster Prime. Her other works include Albert: The Little Tree with Big Dreams, Dino Parade!, and I Am a Princess.   More by Heather Martinez
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