Description: Max, a little axolotl, is back for another silly and sweet story. This young graphic novel about a shy but lovable axolotl is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly!
Max couldn't be happier spending time with his friends in the new axolotl exhibit at the aquarium! He's doing great at school and really getting into his groove. But that all changes when a rather grumpy axolotl joins his class. He's kind of a bully! After accidentally discovering a treasure map buried in the sand, Max must team up with the new axolotl and find the super-secret treasure. Talk about a headache!
This silly and sweet graphic novel explores themes of friendship, nature conservation, and so much more!
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Praise for Max, a Little Axolotl
2026 TX Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List: Grades K-5
"Charming and relatable... Early elementary readers will pick this book up for the -axolotl and stay for the cute, informative, and engaging story." - School Library Journal
"A wonderfully entertaining story about the cutest creature ever!" - Dan Santat, National Book Award Winner
"In artwork maximized by bright colors and cartoonishly shining eyes, Spiotto takes readers on an adventure that encapsulates conservation and belonging all in one beautiful, silly story. This book is perfect for elementary-school marine lovers and anyone who has ever felt like they don't belong." - Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
"Readers ready to graduate from Bondestam's picture book My Life at the Bottom: The Story of a Lonesome Axolotl (BCCB 5/22) will appreciate this chance to build both their reading skills and their axolotl knowledge." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books