Overview

D-Max's Birthday Wish is an inspiring, heartwarming tale about a young fox with big ideas and an even bigger heart. Set in a cozy woodland town, this beautifully illustrated picture book follows D-Max, a spirited and kind-hearted fox, as he turns his own birthday into a celebration of giving. After a joyful day of baseball and cake with family and friends, D-Max notices his buddy, Teddy the Turtle, feeling down-his birthday is coming up, but there's no cake in sight. Fueled by empathy and a strong sense of justice, D-Max teams up with Rocco the Raccoon and their woodland friends to launch a Birthday Cake Drive for animals who might not otherwise get to celebrate. What starts as a simple act of kindness grows into a movement of community care. With the help of family and friends, D-Max collects cake mixes, frosting, candles, and more-spreading joy throughout the forest. His thoughtful actions, brave leadership, and inclusive spirit bring animals together from near and far, proving that you don't have to be big to make a big difference. Through vibrant illustrations and uplifting storytelling, D-Max's Birthday Wish gently weaves in powerful themes of kindness, empathy, leadership, teamwork, self-esteem, and self-respect. It encourages young readers to believe in themselves, to care for others, and to take action-no matter their size or age. Perfect for readers ages 4-8, this book is a joyful reminder that real happiness comes from helping others and working together. Whether it's serving lemonade with grandpa, baking cakes with mom, or cheering on friends at a baseball game, D-Max shows us that one caring fox really can change the world-one birthday wish at a time.

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""A truly heart warming story based on the actual real life boy who has done so much in the past 5 years to not only help his community, but in doing so, bringing his community together. I highly recommend this book!""""An inspirational story of the wonderful D-Max fox who lifts the entire community through kindness. Positive messaging for children and grown-ups too.""

Author Information

Dorian Pillsbury, also known as D-Max, is a young changemaker with a big heart and an even bigger imagination. Recognized as a Little League Community Hero and the United Way of Eastern Maine's Volunteer of the Year, Dorian has led dozens of fundraisers to support kids, families, and animals in need. Whether he's running a lemonade stand to fight hunger or co-writing a book to inspire kindness, Dorian believes that small actions can lead to big change. D-Max's Birthday Wish is his debut children's book, inspired by real-life experiences and his dream to make every kid feel seen, special, and celebrated. Lisa Liberatore is a seasoned entrepreneur, community leader, and advocate for transparent leadership. She is the author of The Power of Transparency and creator of the Navigating the Crisis of 2020 workbook, tools that have helped countless businesses and individuals find clarity during uncertain times. With a background in child development and decades of experience building businesses and mentoring others, Lisa brings heart, humor, and practical wisdom to everything she does. Co-writing D-Max's Birthday Wish with her son, Dorian, has been one of her most meaningful projects-blending her love for storytelling with their shared passion for kindness and community.

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