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‘Great fun to share with young listeners’ Red Reading Hub endorses The Snugglewump!

Red Reading Hub enjoyed The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Kate Chappell in a recent review. Thanks, Jill! ‘Told through Lou Treleaven’s jaunty rhyming text with its fun descriptive phrases, and Kate Chappell’s beautifully expressive, quirky illustrations (she even manages to imbue that Snugglewump with a personality) this is great fun to share with young listeners either at home or in an early years setting.’ Read the full… Read More »‘Great fun to share with young listeners’ Red Reading Hub endorses The Snugglewump!

‘Bright and lively illustrations’ The Bookbag reviews Fum!

The Bookbag had some kind words for Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming in a recent review. ‘Told in rhyme, this helps the story flow at a good pace. The bright and lively illustrations also help the story along, and of course little ones need to take a good look at the pictures to see if they can see Fum hiding. The characters all have sweet faces,… Read More »‘Bright and lively illustrations’ The Bookbag reviews Fum!

‘Another gem from Maverick’ Super review of Wishker from Parents in Touch!

Parents in Touch gave a big thumbs up to Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings in a wonderful early review. Thank you! ‘Beautifully illustrated by Sarah Jennings, with wonderfully joyful and action-packed pictures, this is a lively sparky story that will make us all think about what we wish for. Another gem from Maverick, who produce such excellent picture books.’ Read the full review here Buy a… Read More »‘Another gem from Maverick’ Super review of Wishker from Parents in Touch!

‘This beautifully told story catches at the heartstrings’ Parents in Touch enthusiastically reviews The Snugglewump

Parents in Touch loved The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Kate Chappell ‘This beautifully told story catches at the heartstrings and reminds us all about how precious our toys are. The stunning illustrations by Kate Chappell are the perfect complement to the story, and show the characters of the people and toys to perfection.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here

Oscar loves it! Terrific review of Fum from Boolino blogger mrssavageangel

Boolino blogger mrssavageangel had high praise for Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming – especially from her son Oscar! ‘Oscar really enjoys the quirky rhyming couplets of this story, along with Lucy Fleming’s fun and detailed illustrations. Seeing his new found faves popping up in new and unexpected places, make this a very welcome addition to the book shelf.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy… Read More »Oscar loves it! Terrific review of Fum from Boolino blogger mrssavageangel

‘Gentle little story that has a strong message’ Wonderful early review of The Snugglewump from The Letterpress Project

We’ve just had a great early review for The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Kate Chappell from The Letterpress Project! ‘I really liked this gentle little story that has a strong message about being confident about ones attributes, whatever these might be. I can imagine using it as a starting point for discussing this with very young children. It could also be used as a way into talking… Read More »‘Gentle little story that has a strong message’ Wonderful early review of The Snugglewump from The Letterpress Project

Author Lou Treleaven to give a workshop at the Get Writing conference in St Albans, 3rd June!

Lou Treleaven, author of Daddy & I, The Snugglewump, The Snowflake Mistake, Letter to Pluto, and Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip, will be giving a two hour workshop on writing children’s picture books at the Get Writing conference in St Albans on the 3rd of June. Tickets are available now! For more information about the conference and to bo0k your place visit the website here.  

‘Children and adults will love reading Fum’ 5 STAR review from What’s Good to Do!

What’s Good to Do gave Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming 5 STARS in its recent review! ‘Fum is an excellent fun story that is interactive and makes great bedtime reading. The twins loved it they look at it quite regularly and at least once a week one of them wants it for their bedtime story. At 32 pages long it is the perfect length for bedtime… Read More »‘Children and adults will love reading Fum’ 5 STAR review from What’s Good to Do!