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That Always Happens Sometimes

By Kiley Frank
Illustrated by K-Fai Steele

By Kiley Frank
Illustrated by K-Fai Steele

By Kiley Frank
Illustrated by K-Fai Steele

By Kiley Frank
Illustrated by K-Fai Steele

By Kiley Frank
Illustrated by K-Fai Steele

By Kiley Frank
Illustrated by K-Fai Steele

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Jul 02, 2024 | ISBN 9781984852434 | 4-8 years

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Jul 02, 2024 | ISBN 9781984852441 | 4-8 years

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    About That Always Happens Sometimes

    Max is not exactly a perfect kid.  From sunup through his school day and right until bedtime, he’s goofy, disorganized, and generally uncontainable—much to the frustration of those around him. But when a little enthusiasm and creativity are in order, you can count on Max to save the day!

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    Do you have a list of things to do every morning before school, but you get…distracted? Or maybe you’re the only one with tennis balls on the feet of your chair and your teacher has to remind you to keep your sounds to yourself? Or maybe you like to listen to the way water sloshes in your stomach when you run down the hall, slo-mo, after the water fountain?

    That always happens sometimes to Max in this warm, hilarious picture book that humorously chronicles the pitfalls and celebrates the successes of a very familiar kid…one who may not be the most compliant or organized but who is full of energy, creativity, and kindness.

    About That Always Happens Sometimes

    Max is not exactly a perfect kid.  From sunup through his school day and right until bedtime, he’s goofy, disorganized, and generally uncontainable—much to the frustration of those around him. But when a little enthusiasm and creativity are in order, you can count on Max to save the day!

    A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

    Do you have a list of things to do every morning before school, but you get…distracted? Or maybe you’re the only one with tennis balls on the feet of your chair and your teacher has to remind you to keep your sounds to yourself? Or maybe you like to listen to the way water sloshes in your stomach when you run down the hall, slo-mo, after the water fountain?

    That always happens sometimes to Max in this warm, hilarious picture book that humorously chronicles the pitfalls and celebrates the successes of a very familiar kid…one who may not be the most compliant or organized but who is full of energy, creativity, and kindness.

    About That Always Happens Sometimes

    Max is not exactly a perfect kid.  From sunup through his school day and right until bedtime, he’s goofy, disorganized, and generally uncontainable—much to the frustration of those around him. But when a little enthusiasm and creativity are in order, you can count on Max to save the day!

    A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

    Do you have a list of things to do every morning before school, but you get…distracted? Or maybe you’re the only one with tennis balls on the feet of your chair and your teacher has to remind you to keep your sounds to yourself? Or maybe you like to listen to the way water sloshes in your stomach when you run down the hall, slo-mo, after the water fountain?

    That always happens sometimes to Max in this warm, hilarious picture book that humorously chronicles the pitfalls and celebrates the successes of a very familiar kid…one who may not be the most compliant or organized but who is full of energy, creativity, and kindness.

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    About Kiley Frank

    Kiley Frank is a a writer and freelance editor living in upstate New York. Her debut picture book, Tomorrow is Waiting, received many accolades. She worked in publishing for six years before leaving the NYC area. You can find her reading to her four… More about Kiley Frank

    About K-Fai Steele

    K-FAI STEELE is the author-illustrator of A Normal Pig and All Eyes on Ozzy! and has illustrated several other books. She has a forthcoming graphic novel with Kokila. She was a James Marshall Fellow at the University of Connecticut, a… More about K-Fai Steele

    About Kiley Frank

    Kiley Frank is a a writer and freelance editor living in upstate New York. Her debut picture book, Tomorrow is Waiting, received many accolades. She worked in publishing for six years before leaving the NYC area. You can find her reading to her four… More about Kiley Frank

    About K-Fai Steele

    K-FAI STEELE is the author-illustrator of A Normal Pig and All Eyes on Ozzy! and has illustrated several other books. She has a forthcoming graphic novel with Kokila. She was a James Marshall Fellow at the University of Connecticut, a… More about K-Fai Steele

    About Kiley Frank

    Kiley Frank is a a writer and freelance editor living in upstate New York. Her debut picture book, Tomorrow is Waiting, received many accolades. She worked in publishing for six years before leaving the NYC area. You can find her reading to her four… More about Kiley Frank

    About K-Fai Steele

    K-FAI STEELE is the author-illustrator of A Normal Pig and All Eyes on Ozzy! and has illustrated several other books. She has a forthcoming graphic novel with Kokila. She was a James Marshall Fellow at the University of Connecticut, a… More about K-Fai Steele

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jul 02, 2024 | 42 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984852434

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jul 02, 2024 | 42 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984852441

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jul 02, 2024 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781984852458

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    Praise

    ★ ”A deeply satisfying tale of a square peg who finds a way to triumph.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    ★ ”Relatable for kid readers, nicely nostalgic for adults, and all-around wonderful.” —Booklist, starred review

    ★ ”[A] delightful book guaranteed to bring on both laughs and greater understanding of the many Maxs in the world.” —BookPage, starred review

    “A heady moment for a memorable voice.” —Publishers Weekly

    “A humorous and empathetic tribute to the neurodivergent kids out there who march to the beat of their own drums.” —The Horn Book

    “An excellent book for exploring neurodiversity through an engaging story about one child’s everyday experiences.” —School Library Journal

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