“Max the City Dog” A Day at the Beach is a story that highlights the caring relationship between Joey, a young boy, and his loyal dog, Max. There is fun, adventure, and some good lessons learned in their event-filled day at Coney Island Beach. The story highlights the danger of riptides that can be encountered in the ocean, but all with a happy ending! Written from the dog's point of view, the book expresses the empathy and friendship that the boy and dog share.