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Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
There comes a time in everyone’s young life when they must find the courage to venture out on their own. Max Mallard Has An Adventure by Doris Dumrauf introduces Max, who is a young Mallard duck. He’s rather shy and even though his siblings have long since ventured out alone, Max prefers to stay close to his Mama. You see, he’s rather afraid of being on his own. However, that’s about to change. One day, so intent on studying a beautiful dragonfly, he loses sight of his Mama. All alone, he must gather the courage he needs to swim on and find her. Along the way, he meets other creatures who encourage him to be brave. Not only does Max feel confident that his Mama has prepared him well to survive alone, but he’s also learning that he has some special gifts of his own that other creatures don’t have. He’s different, as are they, but that doesn’t matter, as they all have one thing in common - a passion for life.
Doris Dumrauf’s picture book Max Mallard Has An Adventure is a sweet tale about courage, self-confidence, and differences. It is written in simple language so young readers can easily follow the plot as it describes one young Mallard duck’s journey of discovery. With spectacular color photographs, this story is visually appealing and engaging, as well as educational. Along Max’s journey, he meets other creatures and learns something unique about each one. In the end, the author includes some facts about Mallard ducks. This is a great story to help young readers find their courage and self-confidence.
