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Chestnut Tree House

As you all know it was recently World Book Day and World Book Night, where thousands of books were given away.  Here at Maverick we decided to do something on a smaller scale.  We donated a selection of picture books to Chestnut Tree House, a local children’s hospice. We just wanted to share with you the wonderful thank you card that we received through the post….   Please support Chestnut… Read More »Chestnut Tree House

Ask Granny – Nice Bear Naughty Bear

Nice Bear Naughty Bear is the perfect gift for grandparents to buy for their grandchildren…So what better place to promote it than at AskGranny.com. As we all know, Grannies know what’s best!

St Patrick’s Day – Hats Galore!

Well yesterday you may have seen some bizarre hats being worn for St Paddy’s Day…Everything from a giant Guinness glass on people’s heads to the good ol’ green bowler hat. Did you wear an exciting hat for St Patrick’s Day? To order Get Ahead Fred, please click here.

Kimara Nye at Downsend School

As part of Downsend School’s Book Week, Kimara Nye was invited to read ‘The Four Little Pigs’ to the children. Although the event was in January, we have just received the newspaper clippings and so wanted to share them…  

Bronze Bizziebaby Award

Pssssstt…It’s me Boasting Bear! I’ve got some news, you know Nice Bear Naughty Bear? Well it’s just won a Bizziebaby Bronze Award! To read the reviews click here. Bears really are amazing – Of course the second book Please Bear’s Birthday will be a hit as well, i’ll bet my pocket money on it! Looking forward to seeing me in a starring role in Please Bear’s Birthday? Well of course… Read More »Bronze Bizziebaby Award

Listen with Maverick

Children’s book iPad apps are fantastic for interactivity but not everyone can afford an iPad –and that’s exactly why we’ve launched Listen With Maverick. In a return to classic, Jackanory-style storytelling, Listen With Maverick website lets children focuses on the words and pictures, allowing them to take in the details. All distractions are removed, as the background of your computer screen fades away. And, so that everyone can enjoy all… Read More »Listen with Maverick

Nice Bear Naughty Bear Wins Bronze Bizzie Baby Award

Nice Bear Naughty Bear has won a bronze award with three very nice reviews from Bizzie Baby review site. Here are a few quotes from the reviews:       “I loved the size, illustrations and quality of the book. The text is also clear to read so it’s simple for children to understand and follow.” – Stacey Hunter – Maisy & Lewis Ages 4 & 6 Years     “Chloe… Read More »Nice Bear Naughty Bear Wins Bronze Bizzie Baby Award

Loretta Book Reading, Deptford

Loretta holds a Bookreading at ’Dad’s Conference’ in Deptford  Loretta attended the Dad’s Fun Day at Ashmead Primary School, where there was everything from a climbing wall to craft activities! Loretta had lots of children come to listen to her read Sonny the Sea Tractor and do a bit of colouring in.

Pancake Day 8th March

Well it seems there has been quite alot of high profile stuff on the Maverick website this week.  So I thought I would share with you my favourite event… There is a huge big red circle around the 8th March in my calendar…Why? Well it’s pancake day…One of my favourite dates! It was originally all about eating all your food and then fasting but personally I just like the eating… Read More »Pancake Day 8th March

World Book Night!

There’s lots happening in the publishing industry this week, what with World Book Day (yesterday) and World Book Night (tomorrow). Maverick believe that books are precious and powerful things so these events are a great way of sharing your favourite books. On World Book Night a million books are being given away for free…So even more reason to get involved! We would love to give away hundreds of our books… Read More »World Book Night!