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‘Another gem from Maverick’ Parents in Touch reviews two new picture books!

Parents in Touch recently posted reviews of two of our new picture books! Of Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks they said: ‘I love the wonderful illustrations of the hamsters with their gorgeously expressive faces and cute named jumpers. There are some wonderful plays on words which adults will thoroughly appreciate, even if they go over children’s heads. Great fun and superbly illustrated by Hannah Marks.’… Read More »‘Another gem from Maverick’ Parents in Touch reviews two new picture books!

‘It has to be beetroot chocolate cake every time’ Cath Jones takes to the dance floor & answers a few questions in Words & Pictures

Debut author of Bonkers About Beetroot Cath Jones has been selected to take the floor in Justin’s Debut-Dance Ball in the latest issue of Words & Pictures, the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators online magazine!  Over a warming glass of beetroot schnapps (‘Wow!’) she reveals her favourite tunes to write by, discusses the inspiration behind the book and hints at future stories in which ‘carrots, beanstalks, and pickled onions… Read More »‘It has to be beetroot chocolate cake every time’ Cath Jones takes to the dance floor & answers a few questions in Words & Pictures

‘Really fresh and different from the others on the market’ My Book Corner goes Bonkers About Beetroot!

Emily Ann Davison has just posted a great review on My Book Corner for Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘Every so often, a picture book comes along that feels really fresh and different from the others on the market, and ‘Bonkers about Beetroot’ is one of them! There are so many things to love about the book, that it is hard to know where… Read More »‘Really fresh and different from the others on the market’ My Book Corner goes Bonkers About Beetroot!

The Letterpress Project interviews Maverick author Tracy Gunaratnam!

Karen at The Letterpress Project has just run an exclusive interview with Tracy Gunaratnam author of picture books Preposterous Rhinoceros and the new Hamster Sitter Wanted. Find out what inspires Tracy, what her favourite books are and what she thinks makes an extraordinary picture book here. Buy a copy of Preposterous Rhinoceros here or a copy of Hamster Sitter Wanted here See The Letterpress Project’s review of Hamster Sitter Wanted… Read More »The Letterpress Project interviews Maverick author Tracy Gunaratnam!

‘A breath of fresh air’ Books for Topics reviews our Early Readers scheme!

Books for Topics aims to provide recommendations of high quality texts that can be used by teachers and other professionals working in primary schools. They’ve just enthusiastically reviewed our Early Readers scheme and this is what they had to say: ‘We’ve been testing out Maverick Early Readers for a few weeks now and we are already big fans! Covering book bands from pink to purple, this series takes readers from the earliest stages of… Read More »‘A breath of fresh air’ Books for Topics reviews our Early Readers scheme!

Books for Boys Enjoys Some Hamster Mischief!

Louise and son at Books for Boys recently enjoyed reading our new picture book Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘My son really enjoyed this book as he couldn’t wait to see what mischief they created next. We also get to see Marco and Polo off having lots of fun sky diving and climbing mountains. The illustrations by Hannah Marks are adorable, bright and colourful… Read More »Books for Boys Enjoys Some Hamster Mischief!

This Day I Love reviews two new picture books!

Leyla and young readers at This Day I Love gave a resounding thumbs up for the two new picture books we sent them recently: ‘Hamster sitter wanted has become Little Mans book of choice recently.  I am not sure if it is the fantastic details in the illustrations or the humorous prose he likes, but either way he has a liking for this book.  I rather like the adventures Marco and… Read More »This Day I Love reviews two new picture books!

‘Playful phrases’ Red Reading Hub reviews Clumpety Bump!

Jill at Red Reading Hub enjoyed reading our newest picture book Clumpety Bump by Phil Allcock and illustrated by Richard Watson recently: ‘With its playful phrases and refrains to join in with, this story, with its themes of thankfulness and friendship, is one to encourage audience participation and promote the message that language can be fun.’ Many thanks for the lovely review, Jill! Read the full review here Buy a… Read More »‘Playful phrases’ Red Reading Hub reviews Clumpety Bump!

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