Tales with Max

A heartwarming story about the fears and struggles faced when starting School and how a little boy comes out on top!

In this episode, we read The Very Dizzy Dinosaur , By Jack Tickle a wobbly, giggly story about a dinosaur who just can’t stop spinning! Get ready for lots of fun, silly sounds, and a little reminder about being gentle with our big bodies

Today’s story is The Bin Chicken Flies Again by Kate and Jol Temple, illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh. It’s a hilarious and cheeky tale about the not-so-glamorous, but totally loveable bin chicken, also known as the ibis! The feathery friend is dreaming big and taking to the skies in a story packed with adventure, laughs, and a whole lot of Aussie charm. Let’s get into it!

In this important episode, we read It’s My Body by Elise Gravel, a timely book about body safety, diversity, and loving your body. With recent events in the news, this story opens the door to vital conversations with children. Along the way, there's a gentle moment where I help Max shift her focus from what someone looks like to what they're doing, inviting her (and our listeners) to see beyond disability and notice the whole person.

Today, we’re reading a heartwarming story called The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell. This beautiful picture book tells the tale of a scruffy little cat who finds an unlikely home — in the cabin of a truck! As the truckie and the cat travel together across wide Australian landscapes, we see how connection, comfort, and friendship can show up in the most unexpected places. It’s a gentle story full of big skies, long roads, and even bigger hearts. Let’s dive in.”

In this episode, we read When I Smile by Jo Witek - a beautiful story about the power of a smile and all the feelings that come with it.

This is simply a fun filled, giggly story of a man whose messy hair creates all sorts of troubles.

Hi we are Max and Mum (Elise from elisedisher.com) and we are recording stories on beautiful Wurundjeri Country. At Tales with Max we recognise that sometimes big people are tired and little people still want stories! We have you covered AND we do more than just read. We pause, wonder, giggle and chat - Because every page is an invitation to connect. This style of reading, called dialogic reading, helps children explore new ideas, challenge stereotypes, and think deeply, all in a way that feels