Maverick Books News & Media
Good news for parents and teachers! Our pink, red, yellow and blue band Early Reader audio files are now downloadable from the new Early Readers website here We hope you enjoy them!
Linda’s Book Bag posted a ribbet-ing great review for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with over 300 frog illustrations by the intrepid Barbara Bakos: ‘I loved this funny and engaging children’s read. Froggy Day is such a beautifully produced book with vibrant illustrations that not only enhance the story, but that are in a style that appeals to adults and children alike. I thought the story was smashing as the… Read More »‘Brilliant for home or classroom reading’ Linda’s Book Bag jumps for joy over Froggy Day!
We have some wonderful entries for our Zombie drawing contest to win a copy of new junior fiction title Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Doooom by Colin Mulhern! Here are the amazing winning drawings: Copies on their way to you all! We’d love to hear what you think!
Linda’s Book Bag has posted an absolutely smashing review of new picture book Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven will illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘Oh, this is a lovely children’s book. In common with all the Maverick children’s books I’ve read, Not Yet A Yeti is beautifully presented with glorious illustrations and a high quality feel. What is so appealing about Not Yet A Yeti is the wonderful message that being different is… Read More »‘Super to share with children of indeterminate gender or who are adopted’ Linda’s Book Bag reviews Not Yet a Yeti!
Chrikaru Reads, a book review blog by reading teacher Christina, recently enjoyed some giggles and chills with new junior fiction title Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom by Colin Mulhern: ‘This is the perfect read for Hallowe’en! What I liked: The relationship between Buttercup and her grandmother, a granny as a kick-ass main character, the quirky humour, the illustrations which really add to your enjoyment of the text. Even better… Read More »‘The perfect read for Hallowe’en!’ Chrikaru Reads thrills to the quirky, dark humour in Buttercup Sunshine!
Bec at The Ish Mother recently posted a super review for Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos. In fact this week the weather front in the Maverick office seems to be raining wonderful reviews of Froggy Day!! ‘This book is an absolute joy to read aloud. It’s silly, it’s funny, and it’s packed with brilliant onomatopoeias to get little ones giggling! There’s lots of word play… Read More »‘An absolute joy to read aloud’ The Ish Mother gives a big thumbs up for Froggy Day!
Sarah at My Book Corner has written a hopping great review for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with amazing frog illustrations by Barbara Bakos: ‘Froggy Day is such an imaginative and hilarious story of a deluge of frogs playing havoc in town! Heather Pindar’s play on words will have the reader laughing out loud as each page increases the troublesome antics of the frogs. Barbara Bakos creates a… Read More »‘Every page a pleasure to read and devour’ My Book Corner loves some troublesome frog antics!
Jessica Greenfield at Spooky KidLit has just posted a very enthusiastic review for new junior fiction title Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom by Colin Mulhern: ‘Children of all ages will love this book, with its silly humor, kid-friendly gore, and breathless action. It is uproarious, clever, original, thrilling, and incredibly fun. There’s a wonderful freewheeling sense of absurdity to the book…. Author-illustrator Colin Mulhern’s hilarious drawings and the… Read More »Our very first 5 COFFIN review! Spooky KidLit raves about Buttercup Sunshine!
Jill at Red Reading Hub recently enjoyed the second book in the Dino Wars series by Dan Metcalf Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror: ‘This, the second in a series of four, will be welcomed by those who relished The Rise of the Raptors but equally, new readers will quickly be sucked in to this new adventure of Adam Caine, sister Chloe and friends. Co-existence, co-operation, kindness, diplomacy and daring… Read More »‘Absorbing, fast-moving,  turning twisting tale’ Red Reading Hub relishes some adventure in Dino Wars: The Trials of Terror!
Karen at fab review site The Letterpress Project has just posted some wonderful words for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos: ‘This picture book promises to be a jolly reading experience with the cover showing a happy looking frog kicking out one leg with another resting on his hip as he stands under his big yellow umbrella that spreads across and beyond the… Read More »‘Tremendously energetic’ The Letterpress Project is captivated by Froggy Day!
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