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Everything sold out! Clare Helen Welsh at Waterstones, Drake Circus

Last Saturday, Clare Helen Welsh had a very successful event at Waterstones, Drake Circus in Plymouth. She read her debut picture bookÂ Aerodynamics of Biscuits,Â led craft activities and even had a visit from Captain Sneaky McSqueaky himself! Waterstones sold out of books by lunchtime and even had to sell the books in the window display. Clare said: “I was totally overwhelmed with the love and support from friends, family and shoppers.… Read More »Everything sold out! Clare Helen Welsh at Waterstones, Drake Circus

” Kids will love the ending.” Review for Not Without my Whale.

A lovely review forÂ Not Without my WhaleÂ by Billy Coughlan from one of our favourite Maverick reviewers – Mary at Over 40 and a Mum to One. “When we first read Not Without My Whale I had a little chuckle to myself. Â The story reminded me of a little boy I know very well who couldnâ€™t bare to be parted from his stinky, tatty old teddy. Without ruining the ending, the… Read More »” Kids will love the ending.” Review for Not Without my Whale.

“Winningly illustrated.” Lovely review for As Quiet as a Mouse

Jill at Red Reading Hub has written a lovely review for As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen. She praises both the story and the beautiful illustrations by Evgenia Golubeva. “Edgar has fond feelings for his new baby sister but he does find it extremely challenging not to keep waking her up â€“ no matter how much he tries. An extended joke of a story, winningly illustrated, that will… Read More »“Winningly illustrated.” Lovely review for As Quiet as a Mouse

Lovely reviews for our new books from This Day I Love

Leyla at This Day I love has written some lovely reviews for our latest books including our board books which have become the first books her third child, known only as ‘thing 3’ just now, will own when they are born. Â Â Â Â Hedgehugs and Horace and Hattiepillar board books. “The girls already love the Hedgehugs stories and these two new board books are based on the Hedgehugs… Read More »Lovely reviews for our new books from This Day I Love

Reviews for As Quiet as a Mouse

As Quiet as a Mouse by new Maverick author Karen Owen, has received two lovely 5 star reviews on Amazon. “A gorgeous feel-good story with wonderful illustrations. Edgar the Elephant can’t help being noisy, which keeps waking up his new baby sister. So it’s up to his best friend Ruby to teach him how to be as quiet as a mouse. A splendid book about friendship andÂ perseverance.” “Sweet story, great… Read More »Reviews for As Quiet as a Mouse

“The Hedgehugs are as lovable as ever.” Review for Hedgehugs board books.

Our Hedgehugs board books have gone down a real treat so far and Parents in Touch have agreed that they are a great addition to the Hedgehugs range! Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â “These are the first board books from the wonderful Maverick Books and it’s lovely to see that the first two introduce babies and toddlers to… Read More »“The Hedgehugs are as lovable as ever.” Review for Hedgehugs board books.

Maverick are in the Big Issue

We have a beautiful ad designed by our editor Kim in the latest Big IssueÂ magazine! Featuring some of our best books from 2015, the ad looks beautiful! Make sure you pick up a copy in the next week from your local seller.

Reviews for our new picture books from Parents in Touch!

Parents in Touch have reviewed our latest picture book and have some very nice things to say about them indeed! As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen OwenÂ “It’s hard to be quiet when you are an elephant! Edgar keeps waking up his new baby sister but however hard he tries, he canâ€™t help being noisy. Simple text and vibrant illustrations make for a very enjoyable read.” Aerodynamics of Biscuits… Read More »Reviews for our new picture books from Parents in Touch!

“Funny, and full of imagination.” Fab review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits

Another review for the wackyÂ Aerodynamics of BiscuitsÂ by Clare Helen Welsh. The biscuit filled story has secured Monkey’s seal of approval and some lovely words from Mary who writes at Over 40 and a Mum to One. “With a space loving son who loves biscuits, we clearly were on to a winner before weâ€™d even turned the front cover! We meet a little boy called Oliver with a similar love of… Read More »“Funny, and full of imagination.” Fab review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits

“Aerodynamics of Biscuits will be flying off the shelves.” Review from The Bookbag

Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh has received a pretty brilliant review from the wonderful folk at The Bookbag! “I was immediately intrigued by the title of this debut picture book from Clare Helen Walsh and feared the story wouldn’t live up to such an inspired idea. Fortunately the story is equally good. It’s a completely fantastical premise but I was certainly happy to buy into the idea of… Read More »“Aerodynamics of Biscuits will be flying off the shelves.” Review from The Bookbag

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