WINNER of the Georgia Picture Book Storybook Award.
CHILDREN'S CHOICES FOR 1987, by InternatÕl Rdg. Assoc. and ChildrenÕs Book Council.
THE READING TEACHER, Oct 1987. ChildrenÕs Choices: TillieÕs good-natured rhyming parrot turns sour when he thinks heÕs been insulted, but he regain his perch when a burglar threatens. ChildrenÕs comments made clear their appreciation of the delightful drawings and the Òfunny talkingÓ parrot.
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: The brief text flows along smoothly for reading aloud or for independent reading. Zaunder's watercolors on white backgrounds have the cartoon and lightly humorous quality of Quentin Blake's drawings. A successful if not outstanding picture book.
AKRON BEACON JOURNAL, 6/22/86: Brennan Demuth has skillfully used rhymes to tell a very humorous story. Max, the Bad-Talking Parrot is fast-paced and entertaining. It could easily become a childrenÕs favorite.