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‘It was so much fun to read’ Safely Nestled Loved Fum!

A sparkling review for Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming has just appeared on Safely Nestled ‘The book has rhyming text, is well-written and the entire tale from start to finish is so well thought-out. I imagine this is going to be popular with kids and parents alike, and I don’t think you’d regret purchasing it for your little one, or even mind reading it over and… Read More »‘It was so much fun to read’ Safely Nestled Loved Fum!

‘It’ll make your child giggle’ Safely Nestled Enjoyed Mr Gnu!

Safely Nestled gave high marks for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘…As a parent I love the language used throughout!  It’s a humorous tale, and it’ll make your child giggle. Obviously you can also count on bright and playful illustrations by Maddie Frost to compliment the text.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here

‘A great story to share’ It’s All About Stories Reviews Fum!

It’s All About Stories has just published a great review of Fum by Karl Newson and Lucy Fleming ‘A great story to share as a read aloud book, and great for spotting all your favourite fairy tale characters.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here

‘If 4 year olds find it entertaining and fun then there can’t be a better endorsement’ What’s Good to Do Reviews Mr Gnu!

What’s Good to Do went wild for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘We found How do you do, Mr Gnu to be an excellent book. Beautifully illustrated by Maddie Frost, it is bright and colourful and complements very well. A fun story that both boys loved, often asking each other “How do you do?”’ Read the full review here Buy a… Read More »‘If 4 year olds find it entertaining and fun then there can’t be a better endorsement’ What’s Good to Do Reviews Mr Gnu!

‘Brilliant stuff!’ Read It, Daddy! reviews Gnu

Read It, Daddy! thoroughly enjoyed How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘This is a rib-tickling and entertainingly original story – again fab to read aloud with some brill illustrations (and many giggles as we watch the hapless police trying to convince Mr Gnu to get back to his zoo!)’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here

‘An absolute pleasure to read out loud’ Book Monsters sinks its teeth into Fum!

Book Monsters went wild for Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming! ‘This is a really very gorgeously sweet book ideal for young children. Karl Newson is the master of rhyme. I’ve been following his ditties on Twitter for quite some time, and I’ve come across few writers able to play with rhyme quite so effectively. The words flow beautifully, making his poetry and books an absolute pleasure… Read More »‘An absolute pleasure to read out loud’ Book Monsters sinks its teeth into Fum!

‘An anarchic tale guaranteed to delight your own little mischief makers!’ The Lancashire Post enjoyed Gnu!

The Lancashire Post had nothing but praise for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost in a recent review. ‘Coughlan’s simple but clever story is a joy and the inventive illustrations of Maddie Frost bring the galumphing Mr Gnu to glorious, graceless life from the moment he tears open his invitation to have tea with the Queen through a dramatic train ride, an… Read More »‘An anarchic tale guaranteed to delight your own little mischief makers!’ The Lancashire Post enjoyed Gnu!

‘An endearing character’ The Letterpress Project reviews Mr Gnu!

We’ve just seen a wonderful review from The Letterpress Project for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘This is a very jolly picture book ….  There is lots of detail to find in the pictures and  opportunities throughout for lively and noisy audience participation – a group of young children being encouraged to blow raspberries and slurp is always a bonus in… Read More »‘An endearing character’ The Letterpress Project reviews Mr Gnu!

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