Graphix has revealed a new middle grade graphic novel series by New York Times bestselling illustrator Joey Spiotto: Max, A Little Axolotl #1 about new beginnings, friendship, and nature conservation! The series is on sale September 2 and for kids ages 7-10.

Meet Max: a bashful, hiccuping axolotl attending his first day at Coral Elementary school! None of the other students have ever seen an axolotl before, and they have SO MANY QUESTIONS! All of the attention is too much for Max! Complete with charming illustrations and fun facts about axolotls; Max, A Little Axolotl #1 delights young readers while speaking to the common experience of feeling anxious when trying something new.

Joey Spiotto is the New York Times bestselling illustrator and author of multiple books including Grumpy Unicorn, Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess, and Alien Next Door.