Maverick Books News & Media
The Maverick Early Readers scheme is growing by leaps and bounds! To add to our list of 70 Early Readers we are announcing the publication of 10 more titles on January 28th. These include titles from the orange, turquoise, purple, gold and white bands Here is a sneaky peek at the covers! Visit out dedicated Early Reader website here for more information!
Dog lovers and those who enjoy a little muddy fun are in for a treat in January with the publication of new picture book by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Susan Batori, Shampooch. Heather and Susan are the winning team behind previous books Beware the Mighty Bitey (Summer Reading Challenge 2018) and Strictly No Crocs. With whiskers waxed, nose polished and diamante collar in place, Shampooch is the most pampered dog… Read More »Introducing Shampooch, the most pampered dog in the park!
Have you heard the ad for the Maverick Early Readers scheme on new podcast Blank which will be broadcast during the episode featuring Michael Rosen? Have a listen here Check out the whole scheme of 80 books here with free downloadable audio files and activity packs! Buy individual books here
Foreword Reviews has given the US edition of The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Maddie Frost a sparkling 5 stars in their recent review: ‘In a floating ice palace high in the sky, the Snow Queen demands perfectly formed, matching flakes. When Princess Ellie is put in charge, she makes a beautiful mistake, giving each one a unique design. Join them both in a winter wonderland of… Read More »5 STARS for The Snowflake Mistake on Foreword Reviews!
We’ve just learned the fabulous news that Mr Mustachio by Yasmin Finch with illustrations by Abigail Tompkins has won the Pips Books at Bed Award 2018! Thank you so much, Glenn and Pip! Pick up your copy here or pre-order the new Early Reader Mr Tash here
Praise for picture book The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown is growing to Diplodocus proportions! We have just spotted 30 FIVE STAR reviews on Amazon! ‘A roaring delight’ ‘Our current bedtime favourite’ ‘Refreshingly different dinosaur story!’ Have a look at some of the amazing comments and buy a copy here
Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches by Julie Fulton with illustrations by Rachel Suzanne has been chosen as a top holiday gift book by blogger and author Marcia Strykowski: ‘This fun book is a great choice for story time. The lyrical repetition throughout will have kids squealing in anticipation of the title line, which is the bear’s response each time Jack politely and patiently offers egg sandwiches. The big ol’ gruff… Read More »Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches is a holiday gift giving pick!
Have you seen the great review for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos from Parents in Touch?: ‘This charming picture book works well on many different levels – it’s an amusing story which can also be used to develop literacy skills, observation and numeracy (how many frogs on the page?). The forecast says it’s going to be a froggy day… and soon it’s… Read More »‘An amusing story which can also be used to develop literacy skills, observation and numeracy’ Parents in Touch enjoys Froggy Day!
Parents in Touch has recently posted a wonderful review for Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘I knew I was going to love this book as soon as I saw the gorgeous illustration on the cover – and I wasn’t disappointed. Lou Trevelyan’s entertaining and wonderfully humorous text couples perfectly with Tony Neal’s charming illustrations to bring us the story of George, whose family… Read More »‘Lovely tale of understanding, being happy to be different and acceptance’ Parents in Touch rave review for Not Yet a Yeti!
We are excited to announce that 10 more Early Readers in the higher green, orange, gold and white bands will be publishing on the 28th November. This brings the reading scheme up to 70 titles which will grow further to 100 titles in 2019! You can see all of the books in the scheme on our new dedicated site www.maverickearlyreaders.com and there are free downloadable activity packs and audio assistance… Read More »10 more higher band Early Readers coming in November!
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