Max and Annie Patches is a true story about a Betta fish and a Calico cat. The bond of friendship that developed between these two very different pets transcends to the reader that diversity can be a beautiful thing. There is always common ground to be discovered, for if we were all alike there would only need to be one of us. This read to, early reader book is illustrated with actual photographs taken by the author which makes the story more realistic and a fun read for children an adults alike.