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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Max the Cat" by Phoenix and Wylde Fyre.]

Max is a lovely cat who has pure black fur from head to toe. He is uniquely majestic, yet he does not seem to realize it. Humans around him fear and run away from him in terror, while his fellow cats laugh and make fun of his color. Initially, Max blocks out unpleasant comments and believes in his uniqueness and abilities. However, he soon starts to let the remarks get to him, and he begins to doubt and dislike who he is.

In a state of self-doubt and sadness, Max seeks out radical help from a gifted lady to change his fur color. Despite her numerous warnings and encouraging words, Max is adamant and wants the change. Unfortunately, the results do not turn out as expected, and Max learns the hard way to accept himself.

Max the Cat passes across a crucial message of diversity and acceptance. The book is colorful, with distinct pictures that instantly capture a child’s attention. It is easy to perceive and differentiate the various colors, structures such as buildings and streets, and the people and cats depicted in the book. This presents numerous learning opportunities for developing minds.

What I enjoyed most about the book is the format of the story. Each new scene and activity Max engages in is on a separate page. This makes it very easy to follow and understand. I equally love the general simplicity of the drawings, which a child can easily duplicate. There is nothing to dislike about the book; it is a beautiful and necessary read.

The book’s editing is excellent, and it lacks any grammatical or spelling errors. Phoenix and Wylde Fyre use short sentences with rhyming words and employ repetition, which reinforces the message. Max the Cat is suitable for children in the age range of five to ten and their guardians. It seeks to debunk the popular myth about black cats being a curse. Additionally, the message applies to how we treat each other in our daily lives. The book deserves a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to those seeking to gently and creatively teach children about diversity and looking beyond the physical appearance.

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That sounds like a very interesting book! I've always loved cats and I'm sure I will enjoy this book! Thankyou for the review!

This seems like in a interesting book. I love how it makes human problems (like self doubt) into a cat. Great review!

A great children's book by the sounds of it. Well-written review.

It sounds like a nice books for kids we love cats that's a plus

I look forward to reading this book. Children as well as adults can learn so much from animals. We used to have a cat, when I was young, and it certainly kept our family and friends entertained. Plus diversity is such an important topic in almost every walk of life.

A self to honour and cherish .Learning to recognise and appreciate that which is unique to us as individuals takes a lifetime to accomplish,the earlier we commence the journey of exploration the sooner treasures will appear. Thank you for sharing your enjoyment of Max's journey.

I like how the story develops. It seems like a great book to read to your kids. A great review, thank you and I think we'll enjoy the book as well!

I feel this book lightly touches on racism as well and although kids might not realize it, they may learn to not be racist by reading about this black cat. I love the review.