Fun in the Park

"The Adventures of Maui and Max: Fun in the Park" is a wonderful story about friendship. It teaches children that being different is only in the eye of the beholder and friendship can transcend all odds. Filled with colorful illustrations and charming storytelling, this is the perfect book for early readers and their families.

The story focuses on Maui, an adventurous and friendly dog who meets Max, a curious, funny, sweet and laid-back dog. Follow along and discover the wonderful friendship they soon develop!

Maui is athletic and majestic. He can be seen jumping over puddles and running as fast as the birds. Max loves to hang out with the squirrels, prefers to watch TV, and doesn't usually like to exercise.

Their unlikely friendship is formed due to their ability to see past their differences and find things they can enjoy together in a way that is as pure as dogs are, with heart and simplicity.

In this touching story, readers will be reminded that we are all the same if we look at what matters most.

Maria is an accomplished creative director and photographer who founded and owns a boutique creative studio specializing in brand development, brochure and magazine creation, and is also a successful editorial photographer. One of her many talents is her ability to tell stories, whether it is through her photographs, her videos, or her creative writing skills.

A passion project to share her beloved dog's adventures brought her first children's book to life. Emilio Darlun was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina...or in Sicily, Italy...or in Senones, France?...mmmm...maybe, rather, on some strange unknown planet.

He began illustrating when he discovered intergalactic crayons, interplanetary chalk and barionic pencils. His passion for children's illustration was born from absorbing electromagnetic children's books, which a comet used to leave in his cosmic room.
Emilio makes illustrations for Argentina, Europe and for distant galaxies in parallel worlds. After flying, sailing, diving, jumping and dancing, illustrating is what he likes to do the most.