Maverick Books News & Media
The Ish Mother has just posted some lovely reviews for three picture books published at the end of last year: Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches by Julie Fulton and illustrated by Rachel Suzanne ‘In this clever little story, Jack is just settling down to a lunch of egg sandwiches when a very hungry bear comes to visit. But bears don’t eat egg sandwiches – and this bear has his eye… Read More »The Ish Mother picture book reviews and giveaway!
Books for Topics have asked their community of teachers, authors, librarians and book lovers to nominate their favourite children’s books published in 2017 and we are thrilled to see that two of our picture books have been chosen! Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings was nominated by Florence (age 4), resident book lover at booksfortopics HQ “I love this book because of the magic wishes in it. I really liked finding out… Read More »Maverick picture books named in Books for Topics Best Books of 2017!
Books for Topics posted an early review of junior fiction title Homework on Pluto, the sequel to the popular Letter to Pluto by Lou Treleaven. ‘A fun and original early chapter book on the theme of space, that suitably fills the chasm between this topic’s many great picture books and those middle grade novels pitched at older readers. This book charts the inter-planetary correspondence between space traveller Jon and his… Read More »‘A fun and original early chapter book’ First review of forthcoming junior fiction title Homework on Pluto!
We are delighted to see today The Reading Agency announced that two of our books are selected for the Summer Reading Challenge 2018. The theme next year is Mischief Makers! Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo by Alice Hemming with illustrations by Kathryn Durst is our second junior fiction title by Alice. It follows the story of Arlo and his best friends Daisy-May and Nathan as he tries to… Read More »Maverick Books selected for the Summer Reading Challenge 2018!
Heidi and her young daughter at Cosmochicklitan recently giggled their way through Beware the Mighty Bitey by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Susan Batori: ‘Receiving this book in the post made us giggle quite a bit. In this enjoyable children’s book, it is not necessarily the sweet music that Mouse, Goat and Bear play that interest the Mighty Bitey Piranhas most, but these devious hungry sharp teethed fish are after… Read More »‘A brilliant story to be read out aloud’ Cosmochicklitan giggles through the Mitey Bitey!
Louise at Books for Boys recently posted a wonderful review of wintry treat The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Maddie Frost: ‘This is a mesmerising rhyming book that will make you wish for a white Christmas. … a magical story that celebrates the beauty in diversity because things that are different are no less special.’ Thanks, Louise! Read the full review here Buy a copy here
Jill at Red Reading Hub recently enjoyed our latest picture book Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches by Julie Fulton with illustrations by Rachel Suzanne with some young friends: ‘Anticipation is key in this tale. Rachel Suzanne’s portrayal of diminutive boy and enormous bear are quite splendid; and Julie Fulton’s conversational narrative style works a treat. My audiences delighted in Jack’s naivety, spluttered with pleasure over the final utterance of the title… Read More »‘Works a treat’ Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches delights Red Reading Hub and young listeners!
Book Monster Ally posted a rave review for Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons recently as part of her Advent calendar: ‘Bonkers about Beetroot has plenty to offer. It shows the process needed to grow plants (something we are often asked for as part of school projects) and teaches children not to give up, to fight for what they believe in and not be put… Read More »Rave review for Bonkers About Beetroot from Book Monsters!
Armadillo Magazine has just made its Winter 2017 reviews live and we are so pleased two of our recent picture books are included: ‘In Bonkers About Beetroot, Cath Jones has written a great story about the determination to succeed and achieve what you want despite the negative attitudes of people around you, and Chris Jevons‘s artwork really brings it to life.  As with other picture books form Maverick, it’s size and… Read More »‘Highly recommended for nurseries, classrooms and libraries and for family use’ Armadillo Magazine Winter 2017 reviews!
Red Reading Hub was thrilled to review Beware the Mighty Bitey by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Susan Batori: ‘A suspenseful tale from Heather Pindar to keep listeners on the edges of their seats, deliciously illustrated by Susan Batori with toothsome scenes of ferocious fish and musical mammals.’ Thanks, Jill! Read the full review here Buy a copy here
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