Max can swing high and run fast. But what does it mean to be a gentleman?
When Max sees his dad pull out a chair for his mom, he begins to notice the thoughtful things people do for one another. With his parents’ gentle encouragement, he discovers that being a gentleman starts with kindness, good manners, and thinking about others.
From helping his sister carry a heavy toy box to offering his seat to a woman holding a baby, Max finds small ways to show he cares. Soon, he’s encouraging another boy to be thoughtful, too.
Max Learns to Be a Gentleman is a picture book about kindness, respect, and learning by example. Featuring a Black boy and his family, it gives young readers familiar moments to talk about and thoughtful actions to try themselves.
Share it at storytime to start conversations about:
Noticing when someone needs help
Using good manners at home and out in the world
Treating family, friends, and others with care
Setting a kind example for others
Written by Kia Elizabeth Bell and illustrated by Olena Oprich, this is the first book in the Max & Maggie’s Family Values series.
Reading Age: 2 – 8 years
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