Expectations can run high for the new baby in any family. Parents and grandparents often hope that members of the new generation will follow in their footsteps. Or, in the case of Max’s family, that he will fly like his elders. But Max is “not just any baby. He is a superbaby--son of Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt.” His parents are “legendary catchers of thieves and bullies,” and so are his grandparents. They all wait for little Max to fly like a bird. But Max doesn’t. He can’t. They try to teach him, and he attempts to learn, but he just drifts back down to earth. Then one day Max sees a stranded baby bird that is not yet ready to fly. He forgets about his own shortcomings and floats up to rescue it. Bob Graham always creates affectionate characters in zany family circumstances. The actions of his characters humorously resemble people children will recognize, even when his folks look a bit offbeat. One of Max’s school friends points out, “Everyone’s different in some way, aren’t they?” And everyone can be a “small hero,” too, just like Max. (Ages 3-5)

A success story for anyone who knows the highs—and lows—of learning to do something for the first time. Max will fly away with your heart!

As the son of legendary superheroes Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt, Max too is destined to one day join their ranks. Once he learns to fly, that is. But despite his parents' valiant coaching, and encouragement from grandparents and friends, Max can't seem to get off the ground. Will he ever learn to leap tall buildings in a single bound? Or will Max be doomed forever to life on land?

Bob Graham, the award-winning author-illustrator of BENNY: AN ADVENTURE STORY and QUEENIE, ONE OF THE FAMILY, has created a mighty tale about the ups and downs of mastering your potential—all in your own good time.