![]() ![]() She lives with her husband, three children, and a fluffle of dust bunnies in the San Francisco Bay area. 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. Up and coming illustrator Lesley Breen Withrow brings the characters to life with bold and colorful illustrations in a style reminiscent of Richard Scarry. They blunder into villainy with comical effect until Max discovers that embracing his good heart may just be the key to pulling off the most devious deed of all and winning his family's acceptance.ĭelightfully fun and irreverent, Maximillian Villainous is an empowering story about embracing one's true self and finding acceptance. If they want to stay together, Max and the bunny have no choice but to go against their nature. She challenges Max and the bunny to become a devious duo otherwise. ![]() So when he brings home a bunny to be his sidekick, Max's disapproving mother hatches a plan. His famous family pulls pranks on the likes of Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, and Max spends his time undoing them. Maximillian Villainous is a monster who doesn't have the heart to be a villain. For anyone who loved Leonardo, the Terrible Monster, this is a humorous and important book about learning to follow your heart and proving that kindness can outweigh villainy any day. ![]()
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