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Lovely review from What’s Good to Read about Teachers on Pluto by Lou Treleaven, author of the Penpals on Pluto series. ‘Overall, Teachers on Pluto is a children’s book that I really enjoyed. While it is not a story in the traditional sense with chapters and formal structure, it is told in the form of letters, postcards and newspaper clippings which is quite unusual and interesting. Each page is different… Read More »‘Fun and engaging with a silliness that children will love’ Review by What’s Good to Read about Teachers on Pluto

Thank you to My Book Corner  for such a wonderful review about our new Children’s Picture Book, Shampooch by Heather Pindar and Susan Batori. ‘Shampooch is the most pampered dog at the park. After her latest session at the salon she joins her friends but isn’t too keen to play their messy games of playing in the mud and chasing rabbits. When a kite blows her way, it’s not long before Shampooch… Read More »‘A wonderful story of friendship and self-assurance’ – My Book Corner reviews Shampooch

We have had a lovely review from Madge Eekal about our new Junior Fiction book Teachers on Pluto by Lou Treleaven. We are excited to continue the Penpals on Pluto series with this third book: ‘As the third in a series of books, I did wonder whether the fact I hadn’t read either of the first two was going to spoil my enjoyment. Fortunately, while it would’ve been nice to know more about… Read More »‘A wacky and weird story told through postcards, letters and newspaper cuttings.’ – Teachers on Pluto review by Madge Eekal

Educational resource Parents in Touch have posted a wonderful review about our latest Picture Book Shampooch. Written by Heather Pindar (2018 Maverick Book of the Year Winner for Froggy Day) and illustrated by Susan Batori ‘Just look at Shampooch – she’s just been groomed and she looks beautiful! It took a mere 3 hours 42 minutes and now she’s off to the park to show everyone how stunning she looks. All her… Read More »‘With its expressive use of language, it’s a great read-aloud story.’ – Shampooch Review by Parents in Touch

Ish Mother has left a charming review about Shampooch, our new picture book by author Heather Pindar and illustrator Susan Batori. Shampooch can be purchased here.   “I won’t spoil the ending, but let’s just say Shampooch discovers that getting messy can be lots of fun! This is a really fun book which would definitely appeal to young dog lovers. It would also be a fantastic book to read with… Read More »‘Yet again, Maverick has delivered a book with appealing and amusing illustrations to complement a witty, wacky and well-crafted story.’ – Review about Shampooch by Ish Mother

The online review guide website Whatsgoodtodo.com have left a lovely review of Shampooch, our pawsome new picture book by Heather Pindar and Susan Batori. “Overall, this is a great story that delivers a very gentle message of not judging others by their look and how opening up to new experiences can be so much fun. It has been beautifully illustrated, showing Shampooch in all her pampered glory and will appeal… Read More »‘A great story that delivers a very gentle message of not judging others’ – Review of Shampooch by What’s Good To Do

Wow, this is such a wonderful review from My Book Corner about our White Band Early Reader, Pirate Parrot and the Knit-wits by Steve Howson and Daniel Limon. “What a fantastic story! The character names and their hilarious capers out on the sea will have readers laughing from the first to last page. A tale of clever animals as they outsmart the humans they sail with. With Steve Howson providing… Read More »‘The character names and their hilarious capers out on the sea will have readers laughing from the first to last page’ – My Book Corner Review of Pirate Parrot & The Knit-Wits (White Band Early Reader)

We are really grateful for a lovely review from My Book Corner of our White Band Early Reader – Jetpack Jelly by Alice Hemming and Emma Randall. “The Space Place cafe is full of wibbly wobbly jelly. Spacey Stacey’s jelly is so popular she’s not sure she can deliver it all in time for her trip to Picnic Planet. Her robot friend, Timble, has a plan! He has created a… Read More »‘A wonderful world of jelly, friendship and the courage to be yourself’ – My Book Corner Review of Jetpack Jelly (White Band Early Reader)