Read all about Maverick’s latest initiative in the latest issue of Home Childcarer magazine. The magazine talks to Maverick MD, Steve Bicknell, about the launch of the scheme and Lorna Gill, the first Maverick Storyteller, who was the inspiration behind it all. Learn more about the scheme and how you can get involved. Read the full article here. Apply for the Storyteller scheme here.
The Bookbag have given As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Evgenia Golubeva an excellent review and 4 and a half stars! “The best type of educational children’s book wraps up a lesson in a way that a child will not know they are being taught. Any parent who has a small child and another on the way is aware that the older child may be a little… Read More »“Another lesson worth teaching.” Great review for As Quiet as a Mouse from the Bookbag
Pam Norfolk, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has reviewed our latest offering of books! Read the full reviews here. Hedgehugs board books by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson “Toddlers and pre-schoolers will love getting their little ‘paws’ on Maverick’s two new Hedgehugs wipe-clean board books which re-tell these cute and cosy animal adventure stories with captivating illustrations and charming simplicity.” Buy Hedgehugs and Horace and Hattipillar As Quiet… Read More »“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post
Billy Coughlan, author of Not Without my Whale, joined the celebrations at Hamford Primary Academy and helped open their brand new children’s library. She joined Christopher William Hill, author of the Tales from Schwartzgarden series, to open the library last Friday. They entertained the children with extracts from their stories and tales of writing and then cut the ribbon, officially opening the library.
Maverick have put together a beautiful new ad showcasing some of our best picture books and early readers!
Karen Owen partnered up with Maverick storyteller, Lorna Gill, for a special Story Carousel session in Brighton and Hove yesterday. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lorna runs her story sessions twice weekly in different locations in Brighton and Hove. She reads picture books and then bases the rest of her session around the story which comprises of craft activities, sensory play,… Read More »Karen Owen joins Maverick Storyteller Lorna for Story Carousel session
 “Whereas some scary monsters, like the Gruffalo, carry the comedic flag, others are more seriously scary. After all most children like to be scared to some degree. Giles Paley-Phillips is the author of The Fearsome Beastie, illustrated by Gabrielle Antonini and published by Maverick Arts [Publishing]. It tells the tale of children-gobbling monster and Pete, the little boy who puts an end to the frightful monster, once and for all. ‘Scary monsters… Read More »The Fearsome Beastie makes an impressive appearance in the Writing Magazine
Jill at Red Reading Hub has written a fantastic review for Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan and Villie Karabatzia. “Arnold has a pet – a whale; he also has a problem – a whale sized one – on account of his reluctance to go to school without said pet. With suitably silly, bright cartoon style illustrations and a decided sting or rather stink, in its tail, this story… Read More »A “story about gaining self confidence.” Review for Not Without my Whale
We have received another fantastic review for As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Evgenia Golubeva from Mary, who writes at Over 40 and a Mum to One. “If you have a new baby in the house with an older sibling you’ll totally relate to As Quiet As A Mouse by Karen Owen. The illustrations by Evgenia Golubeva are bright and help to bring the amusing tale to… Read More »Fantastic review for As Quiet as a Mouse from Over 40 and a Mum to One
Emma at Bookcorner has reviewed Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh and Sophia Touliatou and given it a lovely review. “Clare’s writing is fun and fast paced. There are some great details and twists. The narrative is filled with wonderful phrases such as ‘guzzling and gulping,’ ‘toe chewing troll’and ‘goat guzzling giant’ which are wonderful fun to read out loud. Sophia’s illustrations are full of details, with plenty to… Read More »“A wonderfully original picture book.” Review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits
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