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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
This was a delightful little book about a boy and his weekends with his dad.
This book features 3 weekends with Max and his dad. From the first, a bit awkward, weekend where Max goes to his dad's new apartment, to a later weekend where his best friend also comes over for a sleepover. Each weekend has several chapters and a really fun story.
The first weekend was definitely awkward, not only for Max, but also for his dad. The house is still pretty new, there are still boxes everywhere, his dad is still feeling a bit strange about everything as well, but he is trying hard to make everything fun for Max. He really loved that. He did everything for Max, even wearing a disguise, and playing along with the spy game.
And poor Max, still not feeling all to happy about the fact his parents aren't together, but like his dad he is doing his best. I loved how at first he was a bit dishonest, but later he had the guts to be honest towards his dad (even if it was done through a bit of pretend play).
I just loved each of the weekends, and while I loved that we only saw those weekends, I also wouldn't have minded seeing a bit of the mom.
I also loved seeing Dad's house getting more and more decorated, and more and more homely. And how the Dad also involved Max to help him out with the decorating.
Their are also several side-characters, and they really made the story even more awesome, and more real. I especially loved the older lady and her dogs. She was so much fun, and especially in the later story where she helps out Max and his friend with their quest. :D
There is also illustrations spread through the book, and they were just perfect! I love the style, and they just made the story even more fun, more interesting.
I would highly recommend this book to everyone. It is funny, but it also shows a different side to the divorce (since often books focus either on the divorce, or show both sides, this one shows a little boy and his dad and how his dad is trying to make a life for himself).
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This book features 3 weekends with Max and his dad. From the first, a bit awkward, weekend where Max goes to his dad's new apartment, to a later weekend where his best friend also comes over for a sleepover. Each weekend has several chapters and a really fun story.
The first weekend was definitely awkward, not only for Max, but also for his dad. The house is still pretty new, there are still boxes everywhere, his dad is still feeling a bit strange about everything as well, but he is trying hard to make everything fun for Max. He really loved that. He did everything for Max, even wearing a disguise, and playing along with the spy game.
And poor Max, still not feeling all to happy about the fact his parents aren't together, but like his dad he is doing his best. I loved how at first he was a bit dishonest, but later he had the guts to be honest towards his dad (even if it was done through a bit of pretend play).
I just loved each of the weekends, and while I loved that we only saw those weekends, I also wouldn't have minded seeing a bit of the mom.
I also loved seeing Dad's house getting more and more decorated, and more and more homely. And how the Dad also involved Max to help him out with the decorating.
Their are also several side-characters, and they really made the story even more awesome, and more real. I especially loved the older lady and her dogs. She was so much fun, and especially in the later story where she helps out Max and his friend with their quest. :D
There is also illustrations spread through the book, and they were just perfect! I love the style, and they just made the story even more fun, more interesting.
I would highly recommend this book to everyone. It is funny, but it also shows a different side to the divorce (since often books focus either on the divorce, or show both sides, this one shows a little boy and his dad and how his dad is trying to make a life for himself).
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
bickie's review against another edition
4.0
Third-grader Max is used to living in his house, where he now lives with just his mom; he is not sure how the first weekend at his dad's new apartment will go. Max and his dad create new routines (pizza for dinner; breakfast at the diner) and learn to be honest with each other (Max doesn't like football helmet lamps, thanks) as they spend weekends together getting to know Dad's new neighbors and neighborhood while executing spy missions, buying a couch, and creating dioramas. Best for ages 6-9
carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition
3.0
I thought Weekends with Max and his Dad was a sweet, simple story about a boy getting comfortable with his parent’s divorce. I would have liked a little more about how Max was feeling, rather than his hobbies and interests being explored, but I do like that the story was emphasizing that despite a new situation, Max could still find comfort in his Dad’s company.
sheilaf9's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful story of a third grade boy adjusting to family divorce. Sweet and silly interactions between Max and his dad. Perfect read aloud for teaching elements of realistic fiction.
jbolwerk8's review against another edition
3.0
Max’s dad now lives in an apartment, so Max spends the weekends with him there. Over the course of three weeks, Max and his dad have spy adventures, figure out how to beat the blues, and create a porcupine habitat for a 3rd grade project together. Max has some uncomfortable feelings about the change and his dad’s desires, but they always work it out, and Max accepts his new home by the end.
I really like how the topic of separated parents is addressed in this book: by not outrightly discussing it. Max and his dad have a normal father-son relationship, and their weekend activities are fun and believable. One thing I didn’t like was how ordering pizza and going out for breakfast seemed to be the only food Max and his dad ate. As much as I love pizza, this seemed stereotypical and kind of lazy. Overall though, this was an enjoyable book to listen to, as you were able to get a feel for how both Max and his dad were adjusting to the new situation.
I really like how the topic of separated parents is addressed in this book: by not outrightly discussing it. Max and his dad have a normal father-son relationship, and their weekend activities are fun and believable. One thing I didn’t like was how ordering pizza and going out for breakfast seemed to be the only food Max and his dad ate. As much as I love pizza, this seemed stereotypical and kind of lazy. Overall though, this was an enjoyable book to listen to, as you were able to get a feel for how both Max and his dad were adjusting to the new situation.
teganbeesebooks's review against another edition
5.0
What a wonderful book about a boy adjusting to his parents' divorce and learning to call his dad's apartment "home." VCFA faculty.
bgprincipessa's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, I loved this. Perfect for kids just getting into chapter books, with a loose narrative structure but not too heavy on plot, but still funny and adventurous. Super accurate to the life of a kid of divorced parents, without ever getting into the heavy parts of it. It concludes with a nice little lesson on the idea of home and how Max is able to find it at both of his parents' places.
sc104906's review against another edition
3.0
Cute and easy story for young ones about living in two households and getting to dad's new living space.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
Thrilled this will be a new series. Urban has written a book that will resonate with a lot of kids. Glad that she didn't make readers think divorce is awful, but put enough of a story line in there that readers from divorced families will see themselves within the pages.
Beautiful illustrations.
Beautiful illustrations.
msaplusteacher's review against another edition
4.0
A fun story for students with divorced parents. The main character Max is a 3rd grader who spends weekends at his dad's apartment. Although the they do fun things together it doesn't quite feel like home...yet! Can Max learn to call Dad's apartment home?
I hope to use this book for my character unit with my ELL and striving readers in 5th grade. Great characterization & fun adventures will have students cracking up at scenes like "the sore butt blues." The book is told in several parts which make it seem much shorter. Another bonus for younger or striving readers! A kid friendly book that kids will love & connect with!
I hope to use this book for my character unit with my ELL and striving readers in 5th grade. Great characterization & fun adventures will have students cracking up at scenes like "the sore butt blues." The book is told in several parts which make it seem much shorter. Another bonus for younger or striving readers! A kid friendly book that kids will love & connect with!