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Max & Maggie's Family Values

Max Learns to Be a Gentleman

by Kia Elizabeth Bell Illustrated by Olena Oprich

Max Learns to be a Gentleman is the first book in the Max & Maggie's Family Values series. Max already knows how to swing the highest and run the fastest, but when he sees his dad pull out a chair for his mom, he starts to wonder what it means to be thoughtful. With gentle guidance and real-world examples, Max begins to learn that being a gentleman means noticing others and choosing kindness. From helping his sister to holding the door, Max starts to understand that small actions matter. This story encourages young boys to treat others with care and respect in ways that feel natural, age-appropriate, and sincere.

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Maggie Helps Mommy

by Kia Elizabeth Bell Illustrated by Olena Oprich

Maggie spends the day by Mommy's side, learning how little acts of helping can fill a home with love. From simple chores to sweet moments of bonding, Maggie discovers how proud and capable she feels when she lends a hand. This story celebrates responsibility, connection, and the special rhythm of a mother and daughter working together.

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Meet the Author

Kia Elizabeth Bell

Kia Elizabeth Bell is a children's author and early childhood educator based in Brooklyn, New York. She works with toddlers daily and brings that hands-on experience into every story she writes. Her debut series, Max & Maggie's Family Values, was created to give young children a gentle introduction to kindness, respect, and the small habits that shape good character. Kia holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Business from the City University of New York and is an Ed.M. degree candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she is a recipient of the Saul Zaentz Early Education Fellowship. She is a first-generation college student and believes that the earliest years of a child's life are where values take root.

"Small actions shape who we become."
Kia Elizabeth Bell - Author