Books like Max's First Word (Max and Ruby) by Rosemary Wells
In "Max's First Word" the young rabbit Max and his older sister Ruby delightfully guide him through the words Cup, Egg, and Apple—while Max discovers that the most exciting word of all is Delicious! This page‑turner, part of Rosemary Wells’s celebrated "Max and Ruby" line, is a perfect first book for toddlers and early readers, featuring vibrant illustrations and a gentle focus on vocabulary development.
First publish date: January 1, 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Rosemary Wells
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