Maverick Books News & Media
US based reviewer Smarty Pants Magazine for Kids has just posted a wonderful review for The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Maddie Frost: ‘This rhyming picture book is truly a must-have for any child’s library.’ Read the full review here and buy a copy from US distributor Lerner Books here and for dispatch to all other parts of the world here
We’ve just spotted a lovely review from The Merry Bookworm which encapsulates how our reading scheme differs from the others – it engages children and allows them to ENJOY reading: ‘If, like me, you have a young child who is bored of school reading books, you’ll know it’s not always easy to find alternatives that match their reading ability. You might find, however, that a new range of Early Readers,… Read More »‘Maverick Early Readers tick all the boxes… they have made a huge difference’ Our Early Readers help The Merry Bookworm solve a picky reader problem!
After voting from all our authors we are delighted to announce that FROGGY DAY by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos is the winner of the Maverick Book of the Year 2018! Thanks to all the  Maverick authors who voted -the final result was extremely close- and many congratulations to Heather and Barbara for creating such a fantastic children’s picture book! The trophy will be presented at our 10 year… Read More »Froggy Day wins Maverick Book of the Year 2018!
The Calgary Herald has run a nice little review for the US edition of The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by the aptly named Maddie Frost: ‘Charming illustrations and rhyming text tell the fictional account of how snowflakes became unique. This cute story about resilience would be enjoyed by preschoolers and is also a great lead into the science behind the snow for older readers.’ Thank you! Order… Read More »‘Cute story about resilience’ The Calgary Herald enjoys some seasonal magic in The Snowflake Mistake
Crochet Now magazine has run a piece on Bonkers about Beetroot author Cath Jones‘ local crochet group who decided to create the characters from the popular picture book which won Maverick Book of the Year in 2017! You can buy a copy of this lovely title here
We have just received advance copies of ten new Early Readers publishing in January and don’t they look great? These include titles in the orange, turquoise , purple, gold and white bands, bringing our list of Early Reader titles to 80. In March we will publish another 10 titles and in May a further 10 to take the scheme up to 100 books! Visit our new Early Reader dedicated website… Read More »New Early Readers publishing in January!
Voting has commenced! Maverick authors are busy voting on the 2018 Maverick Book of the Year from a shortlist chosen by the Maverick office staff: AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo by Alice Hemming with illustrations by Kathryn Durst Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown… Read More »Maverick authors vote on Book of the Year 2018!
We’ve noticed a define upward trend now that the weather is turning wintry in sales of two beautiful seasonal picture books by star author Lou Treleaven. Who wouldn’t want to cosy up with their favourite little one and enjoy inspirational stories with a gentle message of acceptance (and of course plenty of sparkly magic!) now that there is a chill in the air? Buy your copy of The Snowflake… Read More »Two magical wintry books by Lou Treleaven to light up your little one!
Midwest Book Review has published a wonderful review of the US edition of Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller with illustrations by Barbara Bakos in its online magazine Children’s Bookwatch: ‘Rooster is so excited when his new skinny jeans arrive: the sparkling stitching, a striking gold hue, and the indigo denim, a dazzling blue! But what will the other animals think of his stunning new style? Charmingly written by… Read More »‘Wonderfully original and unfailingly entertaining’ Midwest Book Review highly recommends Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans!
Parents in Touch has reviewed a selection of our Early Readers publishing this month in the orange, green, gold and white bands: ‘I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH MAVERICK’S EARLY READERS – GREAT STORIES, EYE-CATCHING PRESENTATION AND EXCELLENT PROGRESSION MAKES THEM REALLY APPEALING AND A GREAT WAY TO ENCOURAGE A LOVE FOR READING.’Â S.I.D. Snake in Disguise (green band) ‘One thing I always really enjoy about Maverick Books is their attractive… Read More »‘I am very impressed with Maverick’s Early Readers’ Parents in Touch reviews some November new titles!
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