Maximillian Villainous

“It is pretty silly to see how Max’s latest attempts at villainy fail…. Pair with Amy Dixon’s Maurice the Unbeastly or Mo Willem’s Leonardo the Terrible Monster for a fun storytime about misunderstood monsters.”–School Library Journal“This is a great story for younger student to encourage good deeds and show how these deeds can lead to a reward. Older students would also benefit from this lesson being delivered in such a fun way.”–School Library Connection“Withrow presents Max and his family as colorful, mismatched, Where the Wild Things Are-style monsters. Despite their fearsome reputations, they’re more cuddly than scary, making this tale a treat for all ages.–Booklist

Margaret Greanias was inspired by her children’s love of the Despicable Me movies and all things Minion when writing Maximillian Villainous, her debut picture book. She lives with her husband, three children, and a fluffle of dust bunnies in the San Francisco Bay area.

Lesley Breen Withrow is the illustrator of several picture books, including You’re My Boo by Kate Dopirak and Bunny Bus by Ammi-Joan Paquette. Her artwork can also be seen on many products, including stationery collections and children’s games, toys, and apps. Lesley lives on beautiful Cape Cod with her family, a couple of crazy cats, and her daughters’ large and ever-growing collection of stuffed animals.