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‘The perfect recipe’ The Mighty Biteys delight The Letterpress Project

Terry at The Letterpress Project ‘grew up knowing that you should never trust a Piranha fish’ but was amused to find author Heather Pindar‘s little twist at the end of Beware the Mighty Bitey provided  ‘the naughty fish with a suitable salutary outcome’.  The wonderful illustrations from Susan Batori which brought the adventure to life also received praise in this recent review: ‘This is a gentle (if you’re not a Piranha) little… Read More »‘The perfect recipe’ The Mighty Biteys delight The Letterpress Project

Rooster hits just the right tone at The Bookbag!

The Bookbag has just posted a superlative review for quirky new picture book Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller and illustrated by Barbara Bakos: ‘Miller’s writing is perfect; a light tone, but still getting the message across. The story is told in rhyming couplets and scans brilliantly. There are plenty of funny sentences, as many for the adults to enjoy as the kids. The sense of knowing means that… Read More »Rooster hits just the right tone at The Bookbag!

‘I can’t remember the time when I wasn’t drawing’ The Letterpress Project interviews Barbara Bakos!

The Letterpress Project has just posted a wonderful interview with Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans illustrator Barbara Bakos. ‘I grew up on the suburb of Budapest next to a little forest. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t drawing. I was not a favourite of my kindergarden teacher, with my colourful fingers and the scribbled bits and bobs around me, but I never doubted what I want to be, and… Read More »‘I can’t remember the time when I wasn’t drawing’ The Letterpress Project interviews Barbara Bakos!

Maverick authors and illustrators celebrate 2017 in style!

Maverick MD Steve Bicknell and Editor Kimara Nye hosted our growing family of wonderfully talented authors and illustrators at a sparkling party in the Brass Monkey pub in London on Saturday.  Steve highlighted the business’s successes in 2017 and outlined big plans for expansion in 2018 and Kim and Aimee presented all of 2017 titles to the group. It was a great chance for authors and illustrators to catch up… Read More »Maverick authors and illustrators celebrate 2017 in style!

Bonkers About Beetroot wins Maverick Book of the Year!

Maverick authors and illustrators gathered for the annual Christmas party last Saturday night at the Brass Monkey pub in London. Each had one vote for Book of the Year out of 4 titles shortlisted by Maverick staff Kim, Steve, Aimee and Val. The winner was announced in great style by Charlie Bullock of Pandora Books…. the fabulously original  Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons! Sadly, Chris could… Read More »Bonkers About Beetroot wins Maverick Book of the Year!

‘Full of pace and imagination’ My Book Corner enjoys Pirates in Classroom 3!

Emma at My Book Corner posted a wonderful review for Pirates in Classroom 3 by Alison Donald and illustrated by Ben Whitehouse: ‘What follows is a wonderful imaginative sequence of events, which I enjoyed immensely, as the class pull together to uncover the treasure… with a few surprises on the way. Ms Bitsy is a hero, as are all great teachers!! Donald’s narrative is full of pace and imagination, something… Read More »‘Full of pace and imagination’ My Book Corner enjoys Pirates in Classroom 3!

Little Parachutes finds some important lessons in Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans

Little Parachutes posted a wonderful review of Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller and illustrated by Barbara Bakos which, in addition to praising the entertaining story, listed a number of great messages in the book for children to take away. ‘By using rhyming couplets throughout the book, the author creates a sing-song quality to the tale. Eye-catching illustrations draw the in the eye, whilst the use of cheeky, fun… Read More »Little Parachutes finds some important lessons in Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans

‘Another diverting drama from Pod’s creators’ Red Reading Hub reviews Game of Stones

Red Reading Hub enjoyed the follow up story to Stone Underpants, Game of Stones by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson: ‘A playful tale, some groan worthy puns, not least being the book’s title and suitably crazy scenes of Stone Age carry-ons make for another diverting drama from Pod’s creators’. Many thanks, Jill! Read the full review here Buy a copy here

Hedgehugs Greek edition out for Christmas!

Greek publishers Ekdotike Athenon have just published the Greek language edition of Hedgehugs by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson. Doesn’t it look handsome? For more information visit Ekdotike Athenon’s book page  

5 STAR REVIEW: Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches is a big hit at What’s Good to Do!

What’s Good to Do‘s young reviewers couldn’t get enough of Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches by Julie Fulton and illustrated by Rachel Suzanne and gave the book 5 out of 5 stars! ‘Overall, this is a fantastic story. Since it arrived it has been read by the twins (5 years old) at least once a day (and now know all the words by heart). A superbly written story by Julie… Read More »5 STAR REVIEW: Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches is a big hit at What’s Good to Do!

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