A bedtime adventure by Joshua Fisherkeller

Maximilian's Cosmic Adventure

Is your child ready to sleep in their own bed?
Meet Maximilian — and the cosmic bedtime adventure that makes the leap to dreamland a little less scary, and a lot more magical.

Maximilian floating among the planets — cover art
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Maximilian discovers his bedroom transformed into a celestial wonderland
"His ceiling was a sea of twinkling stars…"
The Story

In a neighborhood alive with laughter, a curious boy named Maximilian wonders about the cosmos — and dreads the night he'll have to sleep alone.

One evening, his parents reveal a wondrous secret: his bedroom is a doorway to the universe. Tucked into his very own bed for the first time, Maximilian closes his eyes and begins to drift…

From racing rovers on Mars to chasing diamond snowflakes on Uranus, every night becomes a new adventure. But can Maximilian conquer his biggest challenge yet — sleeping in his own room?

A tender tale of courage, discovery, and the power of imagination — for ages 3–8 and the grown-ups who tuck them in.

From the Pages

A peek inside the adventure

A few scenes from the book — painterly worlds, big curiosity, quiet courage.

Maximilian gazing at the sun rising over Mercury's mountains
On Mercury, a sun three times the size he'd ever seen.
Maximilian beside the swirling bands of Jupiter
Wide-eyed before Jupiter's great storms.
Maximilian sleeping peacefully in his own bed
…and home again — brave enough to sleep on his own.
Read Along, Free

Watch the whole adventure on YouTube

Press play for a read-aloud journey — perfect for quiet afternoons, road trips, and bedtime.

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Portrait of author Joshua Fisherkeller
The Author

Joshua Fisherkeller

Joshua holds a master's degree in Social Work and enjoys helping children and families and working with systems of care in Kentucky. He is also the author of Journey of Brave Friends, a TF-CBT storybook companion.

Beyond his books, he has created a resource platform, skillsforchildren.com, where readers can find all his books, videos, and curated resources.

Copyright © 2023 Joshua Fisherkeller. All rights reserved.

Maximilian's Cosmic Adventure — book cover
Bring it Home

Is your child ready to sleep in their own bed?

A tale of courage, discovery, and the power of imagination. Perfect for young readers ages 3–8 who love space, adventure — and the bravery it takes to drift off on their own.

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