During late October and the school half term we were extremely pleased to have three Maverick Authors taking part in the Southend Children’s Book Festival. Pictured here are Giles Paley – Phillips reading his well know book ‘The Fearsome Beastie’ which is always a big hit with children of all ages. Alice Hemming author of ‘The Black and… Read More »Southend Children’s Book Festival
“Sharing a house with not one but TWO fussy eaters can challenge anyone’s culinary skills. I seem to constantly fight a running battle with Charlotte and her mum to put some jazz and sparkle into our home cooking, but nine times out of ten I find they’d both live on pizza and pasta all day every day if I let them (very frustrating when I can whip up a mean… Read More »Read it Daddy! Yuck said the Yak
Many thanks to one of our favourite  book review sites; Madhouse Family Reviews. The way they review each book gives the viewer a very good feel and is extremely helpful to many parents/ grandparents/friends looking for the very best books to buy for children. Please click on each link for the full review or to buy on Amazon. A Scarf and a Half –  the full review here to buy… Read More »Madhouse Family Reviews
Alice Hemming at the Leaf Cafe, Hertford. Fun with Bibble and the Bubbles! “A good time was had by all and we sold about thirty books. Â We enjoyed the story together and tried to guess how many bubbles are in the book (my count on the train=1729!!). Â I blew bubbles using a variety of household implements like spatulas and zesters! Â Then all the children made their own bubble blowers from… Read More »‘Bibble, Blowing Bubbles’ book event with Alice Hemming
Its going to be a right old ‘David and Goliath’ battle next May in the finals of the ‘Heart of Hawick’ picture book awards. Our lovely book ‘Hedgehugs’ by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson is up against David Walliam’s first picture book ‘The slightly Annoying Elephant’ “David is currently the fastest growing children’s author in the UK. His books have achieved unprecedented critical acclaim and it comes as no surprise that… Read More »Hedgehugs shortlisted for Heart of Hawick Picture Book Award
“Maverick Books are bringing out some wonderful picture books which really engage children, both through the excellent story telling and through the wonderfully matched illustrations” Yuck Said the Yak by Alex English          I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon A Scarf and a Half by Amanda Brandon     Bibble and the Bubbles by Alice Hemming To… Read More »Parents in Touch- latest reviews for Maverick Books
Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson visited  children at Sunbeams Nursery in Plymouth to read and sign their children’s picture book ‘Hedgehugs’ A treat for everyone was to meet a real Hedgehog. Look out for pictures later this week in the The Plymouth Herald and the Tavistock Times and to buy a copy of this lovely children’s book… Read More »Hedgehog – Meet the Hedgehugs!
Five Stars on amazon from  BD Metcalf “Dan Metcalf” (UK) A real treat!, 29 Sep 2014 “The story is a treat too, and tells the tale of a Yak (yes, Yak) who comes to stay. Alfie is the perfect host, and offers all manner of refreshments, to which the Yak says YUCK!” To read all the reviews for Yuck said… Read More »Reviews for “Yuck said the Yak”
Selection of the new images created by Mr Paul Cocken for the new 2015 Maverick Meerkats Calendar! Appearing in Paperchase, Calendar Club and other UK retailers and on line at Amazon. Enjoy!
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