Central Kansas Library System

Max's big sister Ruby is determined to help him clean up his messy room, but he keeps rescuing things that she wants to throw away.

Max learns a more sophisticated word than the ones his sister tries to teach him. On board pages.

In these three tales, Max attempts to cool off from the summer heat, Max and Ruby pick berries in Grandma's garden, and Max tries to catch fireflies while waiting for the Fourth of July fireworks.

Despite Ruby's careful instructions, Max has his own ideas about how to wear his hated new suit.