Follow Max, a big dog and Nicky, a rubber ball in a fun and heartwarming story about the importance of friendship, determination, and the ultimate power of acceptance.

This remarkable book follows the antics of two best friends who do what they do best:

             Nicky the Red ball loves to Bounce! 

             Max the big dog loves to Pounce! 

All is well until Nicky goes missing! Max does everything in his power to find his favorite toy and best friend. He looks everywhere until finally he sees him up in a tree!

Why won’t Nicky come down?

Max begged his friend, “Come down let’s play! I don’t want to wait one more day.”

In the end we see what True Friendship is all about!

This sweet, picture book, written in verse, is full of emotion and builds on the camaraderie of Winnie the Pooh, with the rhymes of Dr. Seuss. Your child will see the gamut of emotions such as “Sadness,” “Joy,” “Fear,” “Courage,” and “Happiness!” It shows us that no matter what happens in life, our bonds we hold with each other is so strong that we can face any challenge as long as we do it together. Kids will fall in love with both characters as each overcomes their own challenges in this inspiring book. A learning tool is included in the beginning of the book to discuss with new readers. Have your child read the “Big Words” before starting the book for more enjoyment.