Maverick Books

The product testers over at Bizziebaby have read and reviewed Alison Donald’s upcoming non-fiction picture book, all about the accidental discovery of super glue! With glue-tastic illustrations by Rea Zhai. Donna Awarded The The Super Sticky Mistake Book 5/5 When this arrived I thought the boys are going to love this! The front cover certainly attracted their attention and wanted to read the book. We have read it many times and they… Read More »‘I was impressed with this book, I liked the story, the pictures and the fact it kept my son engaged.’ Bizziebaby Testers Review Alison Donald’s, A Super Sticky Mistake

Madge Eekal Reviews has read and reviewed our latest non-fiction picture book about the infamous Dick, Kerr ladies team and their star player, Lily Parr. Written by Elizabeth Dale and illustrated by Carolina Coroa; It is not very often that a picture book makes a strong political statement, or that it works as a book for young children when it does. This book, however, does both brilliantly. It is easy… Read More »‘A useful resource for teachers of primary school age children, with the pictures and format making it much more engaging’ Madge Eekal Reviews, Trailblazer

Many of our Maverick Early Readers now have audio! So, no matter how your little one’s learn to read, whether that’s through visual learning or auditory, our readers are suited to you! Our audio list is ever increasing, just like our reading scheme! We want to make the journey to independent reading as simple as it can be, so from Pink (level 1) readers all the way to White (level… Read More »Did You Hear That?! Our Early Readers Have Audio

That’s right! We have 3 new colour bands to aid your little ones on their journey to independent reading! Our brand new range of Chapter Readers are designed to follow straight on from level 10, or the White band of Early Readers. With increased pagination and a more complex language style, these longer texts build children’s reading stamina and help them to prepare for junior fiction titles. They may be… Read More »Make Way For Our New Maverick Chapter Readers!

Tracy Curran, AKA The Breadcrumb Forest, has set off on an intergalactic adventure in Lou Treleaven’s, Turns Out series; Both stories, artfully written, draw you in from the off. The plots are pacy, fun and full of satirical humour. Jasper is a likeable main character (or rather main alien) with a unique and slimy heritage that allows him to shape-shift into the most unlikely of creatures. Like me, Jasper doesn’t have… Read More »‘It completely won me over with its outer-space comedy, its pace (across space), and the outer-this-world, squelchy plot.’ Tracy Curran is blown away by Lou Treleaven’s, Turns Out series

US magazine Kirkus, has reviewed upcoming narrative non-fiction picture book, Why? A Sciencey, Rhymey Guide to Rainbows. Written by debut author, Billy Dunne and illustrated by Rhys Jefferys; Everything in the world is new and amazing and sparks wonder in young children. Dad points out a beautiful rainbow as he walks with his little girl and tells her that rainbows are seen when the sun comes out after it rains. His… Read More »‘All the science is real and played out within a warm, loving father-daughter relationship.’ Kirkus Reviews Debut Author, Billy Dunne’s Sciencey, Rhymey Guide to Rainbows

Lorraine, AKA The Merry Bookworm has reviewed this ARC copy of Billy Dunne’s upcoming picture book about the science behind Rainbows, and satisfying your little one’s thirst for knowledge. With colourful illustrations by Rhys Jefferys; If, like me, you’ve internally cringed when a youngster has repeatedly asked ‘why?’, then you definitely need this rhyming picture book in your life! While out on a walk, Dad is very pleased with himself after explaining… Read More »‘As well as a funny storyline that will entertain both adults and children, the book’s illustrations are just lovely’ The Merry Bookworm Explores Rainbows in Debut Author, Billy Dunne’s Picture Book, ‘Why?’

Kristin Guay, former Librarian at Youth Services Book Reviews, has picked up this exciting ARC of debut author, Billy Dunne’s upcoming picture book, Why? A Sciencey, Rhymey Guide to Rainbow, colourfully illustrated by Rhys Jefferys; This is a cute story that I think any parent will be able to relate to when your child asks “Why” several times in a day. In this story, a dad and his young daughter are… Read More »‘This is a cute story that I think any parent will be able to relate to’ Kristin Guay Reviews Debut Author, Billy Dunne’s Sciencey, Rhymey Guide to Rainbows

Kristin Guay, former Librarian at Youth Services Book Reviews, has reviewed The Moosic Makers by Heather Pindar; This is a cute and entertaining story about a group of farmyard animals that help raise money to repair their barn. The story begins with two silly cows, Celery and Nutmeg, who love to make music in their barn. Most of the animals love to hear the music, but some are a little jealous… Read More »‘An especially good book for children that need to see the importance of letting others share in an experience or be able to contribute.’ Youth Services Review Moosic Makers

David over at What’s Good To Read has ventured through time and space in book one of Lou Treleaven’s space-tacular Turns Out series; Turns Out I’m An Alien Overall, Turns Out I’m An Alien is a fun-packed space adventure story that will really appeal to children. Space travel, slime filled planets, slugs, an evil Emperor, a heart-throb pop star and lots of childish humour to keep readers, young and old, entertained. A fun… Read More »‘A light-hearted slimy adventure that will have children enthralled.’ What’s Good to Read Ventures to Another Galaxy in Turns Out I’m An Alien