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Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas...According to Max!

Alastair Heim ∙ Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz

Hardcover

Published on Sep 1, 2026 | 48 Pages

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Published on Sep 1, 2026 | 48 Pages

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Grades K–4
Ages 5–9

Everyone’s favorite sidekick, Max—aka the Grinch’s partner-in-crime—is BACK! And this time, he’s the hero of the story. Get Max’s point of view on what happened that fateful Christmas Eve in this heartwarming retelling of the classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Those Whos down in Who-ville loved Christmas, it’s true.
And a DOG
Just north of Who-ville…
…Did TOO!

It’s time to hear HIS side of the story!

The Grinch and Max live high up on Mt. Crumpit, overlooking the town of Who-ville. Max adores Christmas. It’s his favorite day of the year! But the Grinch despises Christmas. In fact, he plans to STEAL Christmas from the Whos—with Max as his helper!

Learn how Max tries to save Christmas—and himself—from the Grinch’s awful plans, and how a shocking but wonderful surprise saves the day and grows the Grinch’s heart three sizes!

Featuring a glitter-enhanced jacket and full-color illustrations rendered in the iconic style of the original, this twist on the classic story is a splendid gift and a must-have addition to the libraries of Dr. Seuss fans of all ages!

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ISBN 9798217228072 (Hardcover)
Published on Sep 1, 2026
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Dimensions 8 x 10-7/8
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4

ISBN 9798217228089 (Hardcover Library Binding)
Published on Sep 1, 2026
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Dimensions 8 x 10-7/8
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4

ISBN 9798217228096 (Ebook)
Published on Sep 1, 2026
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Age Range 5-9 years
Grade Grades K-4

Alastair Heim

ALASTAIR HEIM is the author of thirteen children’s picture books including Hello Door, which was named one of The New York Public Library’s Best Books of 2018, The Great Puppy Invasion, which won the 2019 Oklahoma Redbud Read-Aloud Award, and Quiet Down Loud Town!, which was named a 2021 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. He has also written three books for Dr. Seuss Beginner Books titled If I Had Your Vote, If I Ran Your School, and If I Were Saint Nick—all featuring The Cat in the Hat—as well as the board book I Am the Cat in the Hat. He lives in Kansas City with his wife and three incredible children.

Aristides Ruiz

New Jersey native and "constant doodler" ARISTIDES ("Art") RUIZ has illustrated over 100 books for children—among them 40+ books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series. A versatile artist, he divides his time between illustrating for children and fine art painting.