Chasing crabs and barking at pelicans are a few of this Dachshund's favorite activities... But when a rogue wave smashes their sandcastle and pulls Max out to sea, our little wiener dog has to think of a creative and daring solution to get back on dry land. Join Harper and Max for a day at the beach, where a little dog meets new friends, finds buried treasure and learns a big lesson about rough water.

Max is a very special dog with a very important purpose in this new irresistible tale in the bestselling series for middle-grade readers adapted from the "New York Times"- and "USA Today"-bestselling novel "A Dog's Purpose." Illustrations.

The New York Times bestselling movie novelization—a powerful story about a special dog and what it means to be a hero that more and more readers have discovered When Justin's older brother, Kyle, is killed in Afghanistan, Justin can't believe that his brother is really gone. Except there's one thing that Kyle left behind…. Max is a highly trained military canine who has always protected his fellow soldiers. But when he loses his handler and best friend, Kyle, Max is traumatized and unable to remain in the service. He is sent home to America, where the only human he connects with is Justin, and he is soon adopted by Kyle's family, essentially saving his life. At first Justin has no interest in taking care of his late brother's troubled dog. However, the two learn to trust each other, which helps the four-legged veteran become his heroic self once more. As the pair start to unravel the mystery of what really happened to Kyle, they find more excitement—and danger—than they bargained for. But they might also find an unlikely new best friend in each other.

The story of how Max the dog and his friend Tori time traveled to the Ice Age and learned important lessons for our own time.

Young readers can see the sights of various cities with Max, a loveable puppy, in this series of children's books that emphasize learning with simple shapes and vibrant colors. Readers will follow Max on his busy day of sightseeing with stops at historic landmarks and lesser-known locations found in each city. A young dog leads children on a day at the beach Max Explores the Beach follows Max on a busy day splashing in the ocean and playing in the sand, including fun activities that children will respond to while developing their prelanguage skills.