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Alex is learning that every good relationship is a two-way street. By observing and listening to his dog, by sharing good times and bad, he and Max are earning each other's love and devotion. Parents will appreciate the information about animal communication and the dog-child bond that they will find at the end of \u003ci\u003eMax Talks to Me. \u003c\/i\u003eChildren will want to share Max and Alex's adventures and friendship over and over as they read the gentle, engaging story and look at the beautiful illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor \u003cb\u003eClaire Buchwald\u003c\/b\u003e lives with her husband, three children, dog, and cat in Bloomington, Minnesota. 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