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Hedgehugs Board Book headed for KIDS Southwark

KIDS is a national charity supporting disabled children, young people and their families. In Southwark KIDS works with the local council to provide a Portage Home Learning Service for babies and young children with a disability or developmental delays. Maverick is proud to support KIDS’ work  in Southwark this month with a donation of Hedgehugs Board Books and a selection of our popular picture books. For more information about KIDS… Read More »Hedgehugs Board Book headed for KIDS Southwark

Competition time! Win Early Readers with The School Run

3 lucky winners will each win a set of 6 Early Readers. Enter on The School Run website here! But don’t delay as the competition ends on August 6th! At the end of August Maverick will have 40 titles in the Early Reader scheme, 5 in each of 8 colour bands. All ratified by the Institute of Education and featuring fun stories and vibrant illustrations with key words, points for… Read More »Competition time! Win Early Readers with The School Run

‘A stylish and appealing option for schools’ Teach Primary reviews Maverick Early Readers!

Teach Primary has reviewed Maverick’s Early Readers series in the Book Club section of its current issue, 11.5 ‘Banded and ratified by the Institute of Education, Maverick Early Readers are a stylish and appealing option for schools looking to expand their range of material for new readers.’ About yellow band book Izzy! Wizzy! by Elizabeth Dale  Helen Mulley said: ‘A funny, magical tale… Louise Forshaw’s fresh, lively artwork adds brilliantly… Read More »‘A stylish and appealing option for schools’ Teach Primary reviews Maverick Early Readers!

‘A winner and a book which will be read many times’ Wonderful review from The School Librarian for Stone Underpants

The School Librarian published a fantastic review of Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson in their latest Summer issue. ‘It is a book which works on many levels, showing us how important it is to celebrate differences and diversity while also dealing with the issue of jealousy. I read this to my three year old granddaughter while we were out for a family meal; she loved… Read More »‘A winner and a book which will be read many times’ Wonderful review from The School Librarian for Stone Underpants

Some fantastic reviews from primary school readers for Maverick Early Readers!

We’ve been thrilled to receive some lovely reviews from primary school students using our Early Readers scheme recently: ‘Yes please may I can have some more’ ‘I liked it when there was a big bubble with writing in capital letters inside it’ ‘It was beautiful and bright’ ‘I like the quiz at the back of the book because it’s really fun and helpful’ See the full range of Early Readers… Read More »Some fantastic reviews from primary school readers for Maverick Early Readers!

‘We are always delighted when we receive a package from Maverick books. The girls always rush to open up the wrapping to discover what is inside.’

Leyla and her two daughters at This Day I Love recently reviewed our latest picture book offerings, The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Kate Chappell, and Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings! ‘The Snugglewump is a very emotional tale written with beautiful rhymes.  The Snugglewump is not like the other toys and feels unloved.  The story which follows highlights how important each of us are… Read More »‘We are always delighted when we receive a package from Maverick books. The girls always rush to open up the wrapping to discover what is inside.’

‘A great way to enhance reading at home’ This Day I Love reviews Maverick’s Early Readers!

Leyla at This Day I Love and her youngest daughter recently reviewed a selection of Maverick’s Early Readers: ‘My youngest daughter has been reading these books on an evening and enjoys the stories.  The illustrations are bright and colourful and help to engage her in the story.  She has used her phonics knowledge to help her read the books and they have proven to be a real hit in the… Read More »‘A great way to enhance reading at home’ This Day I Love reviews Maverick’s Early Readers!

‘A great series’ The Butterfly Mother reviews Maverick’s Early Readers!

The Butterfly Mother and young aspiring reader 4 year old Caterpillar enthusiastically trialled our lower-banded Early Readers recently. At the end of August we will have a full 40 titles across 8 colour bands! About the two pink banded books Laura said: ‘High frequency words are also listed at the beginning, along with helpful illustrations to demonstrate.  The simple story then follows, with one line per page accompanying a lovely… Read More »‘A great series’ The Butterfly Mother reviews Maverick’s Early Readers!

‘Two lovely titles’ Wishker and The Snugglewump reviewed in the latest issue of Armadillo Magazine!

Armadillo Magazine has reviewed Wishker and The Snugglewump in its latest issue! ‘Two lovely titles for little children to enjoy, vibrant, funny and easy to read and share stories.’ ‘The Sungglewump by Lou Trevelean, illustrated by Kate Chappell, is a rhyming story that children will be clamouring for at bedtimes as it will make them feel warm and snuggly and ready to sleep, just be warned, multiple readings night after night will be required!’ ‘Whilst Wishker by Heather Pindar, illustrated by Sarah Jennings,… Read More »‘Two lovely titles’ Wishker and The Snugglewump reviewed in the latest issue of Armadillo Magazine!

‘Has a charm that will engage very young children quickly’ The Bookbag reviews Wishker!

The Bookbag has just posted a fantastic review of Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings. Thanks, Sue! ‘From its appealing cover onwards this story has a charm that will engage very young children quickly. The illustrations are lovely; busy with plenty to look at and recognise yet clear and vibrant too. Parents will be quick to recognise the manner and type of requests that Mirabel constantly makes… Read More »‘Has a charm that will engage very young children quickly’ The Bookbag reviews Wishker!

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