About this item
From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of She Persisted comes a Max and Marla story about being present and appreciating the world around us.School is out for the summer, and Max and Marla are off to Australia! Max has always wanted to see koalas, after all. He makes sure to pack his camera for the trip, so that he can capture every moment and remember this vacation. Off they head by air and by sea, with Max looking for just the perfect shot along the way. But when he keeps missing the amazing sights while focusing his lens, Marla knows that she needs to step in.In this final story in the Max and Marla quartet, the two friends learn that being together and enjoying their trip makes for the best memories after all!Praise for Max and Marla Are Going on a Trip:"A delightful lesson in the joy of living in the moment.
About the Author
Alexandra Boiger grew up in Munich, Germany, as the youngest of seven children. Just imagine the many stories which could be told! Reading and drawing were always a big part of her life. After studying graphic design in Augsburg, Germany, she started a career in Feature Animation, which brought her all the way to California. Her biggest passion though, children's books, eventually became her main focus. Since then Alexandra has illustrated many beloved books, including While Mama Had a Quick Little Chat, written by Amy Reichert, the Tallulah books about a ballerina by Marilyn Singer, and When Jackie Saved Grand Central by Natasha Wing. Alexandra is also the illustrator of the New York Times #1 bestselling picture book She Persisted, written by Chelsea Clinton as well as its New York Times bestselling companion She Persisted Around the World. These inspirational non-fiction picture books celebrate winning in the face of immeasurable odds and how one person can make a difference. Boiger's debut as an author and illustrator was Max and Marla, the first in a picture book series. Now these two best friends are back in Max and Marla Are Having a Picnic.You can visit Alexandra Boiger at www.alexandraboiger.com
