Maxwell's Big Uh-Oh!: A Warm and Funny Yellowstone Adventure About Getting Lost and Being Found

By Deana Charcalla

Sometimes the biggest uh-oh leads you exactly where you're meant to be.

When Maxwell the moose wakes up confused and far from home, his day quickly turns into one big uh-oh.
Along the way, Maxwell wanders through the wonders of Yellowstone National Park-meeting gentle helpers, learning important lessons, and slowly piecing together who he is and where he belongs.

From bubbling geysers and rainbow-filled canyons to quiet lakes and whispering willow trees, Maxwell's Big Uh-Oh is a heart-warming picture book about:

- making mistakes
- feeling lost
- listening to others
- and finding your way back home

Told with humor, kindness, and beautiful cinematic illustrations, this story reassures children that even scary or confusing moments can lead to comfort, connection, and belonging.

Perfect for ages 6-9, this book is ideal for:

bedtime reading

classroom discussions

social-emotional learning

nature-loving families

Maxwell's Big Uh-Oh reminds young readers that it's okay to stumble-and that being known, safe, and loved is never very far away.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1960856421
• ISBN13: 9781960856425
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Deanabean LLC
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"