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Tracy and her Horde of Hamsters Tour Croydon Libraries!

Tracy Gunaratnam has been very busy with her horde (yes, that is the correct collective term!) of hamsters touring three Croydon libraries this month. She read her latest book Hamster Sitter Wanted (with brilliant illustrations by Hannah Marks) and the ever popular Preposterous Rhinoceros (illustrated by the talented Marta Costa) and joined in various craft activities with her young fans. L to R: New Addington Library (15th August), Bradmore Green… Read More »Tracy and her Horde of Hamsters Tour Croydon Libraries!

Rufty-tufty roaming cats supported in Woking!

Heather Pindar has donated copies of her recent picture book Wishker (illustrated by Sarah Jennings) to her local Woking and District branch of Cats Protection. She adopted her big-whiskered cat Madge at this branch who later became the inspiration for the wish granting cat Wishker in the story. Since its publication in May Wishker has been flying off the shelves so a very big thank you from Maverick to Heather,… Read More »Rufty-tufty roaming cats supported in Woking!

Another 5 STAR review from The Bookbag for Early Reader Bam-Boo and I Wish!

We are thrilled that another 5 star review has just come out for red banded Early Reader Bam-Boo and I Wish by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Julia Seal! ‘The illustrations in the book support the story perfectly. Panda is very cute, and all the colours are bright and attractive. You can use the pictures too for figuring out what’s happening in the story, if you get a bit stuck.… Read More »Another 5 STAR review from The Bookbag for Early Reader Bam-Boo and I Wish!

‘Definitely recommended!’ 5 STAR review from The Bookbag for Early Reader Buzz and Jump! Jump!

The Bookbag recently gave our red banded Early Reader Buzz and Jump! Jump! by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Louise Forshaw an amazing 5 star review. ‘I felt this was pitched at the right reading level, with fun pictures and two entertaining stories. My son really enjoyed reading it, and he hasn’t seen the books in this series as being ‘homework’ but instead fun books to read and enjoy multiple… Read More »‘Definitely recommended!’ 5 STAR review from The Bookbag for Early Reader Buzz and Jump! Jump!

Hamsters in Irish Tatler!

Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Hannah Marks has received a charming little notice in the latest issue of Irish Tatler! ‘A cheerful, witty tale that will be familiar to anyone who takes care of kids.’ Out Out on the 28th of August! Pre-order here.

‘I was incredibly impressed by the quality of these books’ Book Monster Ally loves our Early Readers!

Sheffield children’s librarian Ally at Book Monsters recently gave what may well be the best Early Readers review we’ve ever had! Ally praised the quality of the writing and the illustrations and said: ‘I must applaud all of the authors and illustrators involved in these books for their brilliant and perfectly pitched work here. It’s a tricky level to target, but all involved have done a superb job. Younger reader… Read More »‘I was incredibly impressed by the quality of these books’ Book Monster Ally loves our Early Readers!

Browns Books for Students stocks the full range of Maverick Early Readers!

Browns Books for Students is now stocking the full 40 titles across 8 colour bands of Maverick’s Early Readers scheme!   Some of our recent reviews: ‘Maverick’s Early Readers are attractive books that aim to bring the fun of bedtime stories to learning to read, whether in the classroom or at home – and they certainly succeed.’  Parents in Touch ‘I really like these engaging little books that are well designed,… Read More »Browns Books for Students stocks the full range of Maverick Early Readers!

‘Engaging little books that are well designed, saturated with colour and action packed pictures’ The Letterpress Project reviews some Early Readers!

The Letterpress Project recently reviewed a selection of the pink, red and yellow band Early Readers and highly praised many different aspects of the scheme. Thanks, Karen! ‘I really like these engaging little books that are well designed, saturated with colour and action packed pictures. I like that they use a range of authors and illustrators because this makes them even more diverse. The stories are simple but funny with… Read More »‘Engaging little books that are well designed, saturated with colour and action packed pictures’ The Letterpress Project reviews some Early Readers!

‘Guaranteed to have the kids…… and adults giggling the whole way through!’ Stone Underpants is the FIRST in a month of reviews from OBC Mini Reviewers

Orchard Book Club Mini Reviewers has undertaken to publish a book review each day in the month of August and we are thrilled that Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson is the first book chosen to be reviewed!  A very big thank you to Lily-May and Mummy! ‘Its a fun read with beautiful illustrations, its also bright and colourful which keeps Lily-May’s concentration (always a bonus… Read More »‘Guaranteed to have the kids…… and adults giggling the whole way through!’ Stone Underpants is the FIRST in a month of reviews from OBC Mini Reviewers

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