Maxi, a homeless mutt in New York City, has always fended for himself. Then one day a kind taxi driver named Jim offers him friendship, a home, and a place in the front seat! From that moment on, Maxi and Jim revel in the sights and sounds of the city, and share all sorts of wild adventures-from rushing two clowns and a chimp to the circus, to singing duets with an opera diva! These and other adventures are brilliantly depicted in Mark Buehner's witty, detail-packed oil paintings. His name is Maxi and he rides in a taxi with his best friend Jim every day!

Maxi the dog spends his days roaming the city streets, scavenging for food. Then one day a kind taxi driver named Jim offers him friendship, a home, and a place in the front seat. From that moment on, Maxi and Jim share all sorts of crazy adventures -- involving opera singers, circus clowns, and one hilarious Groucho Marx disguise!