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“Simple and fun story.” Bookbag review for Animal Magic

Sam Tyler has kindly reviewed Animal Magic by Phil Allcock for The Bookbag and has given the nonsense rhyme a lovely 4.5 stars! “This book is ideal for the hard cardboard pages and smaller look and feel. The simple and fun story, match the bright images and draw a baby in. The child wants to help you turn the pages and this is doable as the book is perfectly formed and durable. Animal… Read More »“Simple and fun story.” Bookbag review for Animal Magic

“One of the best board books I have seen recently” Review for Animal Magic!

Sarah at Parents in Touch has kindly reviewed the latest addition to our board book list, Animal Magic by Phil Allcock. “This is one board book which I promise you will be happy to read over and over again […] Young ones will love being able to guess, through the rhyme, what is going to come next and the text is lovely to read aloud. Coupled with gorgeous illustrations, this is one of… Read More »“One of the best board books I have seen recently” Review for Animal Magic!

A high quality fiction range! Review for Rickety Rocket!

We are excited to announce that we will be publishing our first junior fiction books this October! We will be publishing 3 titles, perfect for 6-9 year olds who are just embarking on their first solo reading adventures, including Rickety Rocket by Alice Hemming and Emma Randall. “The characters are great and there is plenty of excitement for children to enjoy; of course, space is always an appealing topic. I like… Read More »A high quality fiction range! Review for Rickety Rocket!

“A super read!” Review for Letter to Pluto

We are excited to announce that we will be publishing our first junior fiction books this October! We will be publishing 3 titles, perfect for 6-9 year olds who are just embarking on their first solo reading adventures, including Letter to Pluto by Lou Treleaven. Jon’s teacher wants to keep the art of letter writing alive, and starts an interstellar penpal programme. Jon is not impressed especially as his penpal, Straxi, is… Read More »“A super read!” Review for Letter to Pluto

“Fascinated by this book!” Review for Animal Magic

Animal Magic by Phil Allcock, is a fun, rhyming text introducing young children to different animals in a different and magical way! Catherine, who writes for Story Snug, has reviewed Animal Magic.  “A catchy rhyming text makes Animal Magic a really fun book to read aloud. This sturdy, colourful board book for the littlest people introduces them to a variety of animals and birds in an amusing and playful way […] My eight year old… Read More »“Fascinated by this book!” Review for Animal Magic

“Galloping into the big time!” Reviews for our latest books from Pam Norfolk

The lovely Pam, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has written some reviews for our latest books! Not Enough for Queen Fluff “This new rhyming extravaganza, brought to life by Catalina Echeverri’s gloriously detailed and characterful illustrations, sees the born ‘poetess’ on top form […] Lyon works her trademark magic in a story bursting with rhyme, some sound common sense and plenty of giggles as the bunnies fill their burrows… Read More »“Galloping into the big time!” Reviews for our latest books from Pam Norfolk

“Certainly made me chuckle” – review for George and the New Craze

Mary, who writes at Over 40 and a Mum to One, has reviewed the newest addition to the George the Giraffe and Friends series by Alice Hemming, George and the New Craze. “But the story line certainly made me chuckle. I can vividly remember my brother and his Panini sticker books and football cards were the rage, even in the dark ages of my own childhood. There’s a funny story line… Read More »“Certainly made me chuckle” – review for George and the New Craze

“Rickety Rocket: fun fiction sure to help kids blast off a lifetime of reading for pleasure”

We are excited to announce that we will be publishing our first junior fiction books this October! We will be publishing 3 titles, perfect for 6-9 year olds who are just embarking on their first solo reading adventures, including Rickety Rocket by Alice Hemming and Emma Randall. And what’s better than an adventure in Space? Rebecca, who writes for Booksagoago, let us know what she thought of this collection of intergalactic… Read More »“Rickety Rocket: fun fiction sure to help kids blast off a lifetime of reading for pleasure”

“As much fun to read for the parent as it is for the child” Review for Animal Magic

Animal Magic is the latest addition to Maverick’s growing board book list. Written by Phil Allcock and illustrated by Gina Maldonado, Animal Magic is a short and a fun rhyme with visually stunning illustrations, perfect for youngest of book lovers. We sent a copy for review to Cheryl who writes at Madhouse Family Reviews. Here’s what she thought: “It’s rare to find a children’s book that is as much fun… Read More »“As much fun to read for the parent as it is for the child” Review for Animal Magic