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‘A comedy treat!’ Sparkling review of Clumpety Bump from Books for Bairns!

Kirsty at Books For Bairns gave a big thumbs up for Phil Allcock‘s new picture book Clumpety Bump, illustrated by Richard Watson: ‘The Bairn’s favourite part is when he can trace his finger over the lovely double page spread when Wally and Clumpety work together.  This beautiful illustration is just one of many fun additions to the story from Richard Watson.  His comedic characters really work well with Allcock’s words… Read More »‘A comedy treat!’ Sparkling review of Clumpety Bump from Books for Bairns!

‘Absolutely amazing’ Boolino adores our hamsters!

We’ve just spotted a fantastic review from Boolino for Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam which highlights the wonderful illustrations by Hannah Marks. ‘The illustrations in Hamster Sitter Wanted are absolutely amazing. Each hamster has its own unique style and kids will adore searching through the pages looking for the hidden details. All the hamsters have different names, which made us laugh! Watch out for Stinky, he’s our favourite! Big… Read More »‘Absolutely amazing’ Boolino adores our hamsters!

Two Maverick titles in Boolino’s top 10 books for August!

We are thrilled that two recently published picture books, Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks and Clumpety Bump by Phil Allcock and illustrated by Richard Watson have been named among the top 10 titles for August by Boolino! See the full list and buy copies here  

Maverick Early Readers promoted to schools in Thailand

Major Bangkok-based educational book distributor Learning Tree will be promoting the Maverick scheme of 40 Early Readers to schools in Thailand this autumn. Learning Tree’s showroom will display titles in the scheme and the company will distribute flyers and catalogues to its school customers across Thailand. We are delighted that our Institute of Education ratified colour banded reading scheme is being recognised as a quality educational product around the world.… Read More »Maverick Early Readers promoted to schools in Thailand

Maverick looking good at the BIBF!

Maverick titles were on display on the busy PIM stand with Chris Ashdown at the recent Beijing International Book Fair. Chris and and our China agent Rance Fu met with customers keen to import our books.  We are delighted that interest in our picture books and Early Readers continues to grow in China and beyond!  

Look out for Cath Jones’ bookshop events coming to Kent and SW London!

Maverick author Cath Jones will be touring the bookshops of Kent and SW London this autumn reading from her new picture book Bonkers about Beetroot and Early Reader The Smart Hat and enjoying craft activities! Don’t miss an event near you: Wed 13th September, 10.30am The Sheen Bookshop, 375 Upper Richmond Road SW14 7NZ. The Smart Hat. Reading followed by hat making. Monday 23rd October, 3.00 pm, Waterstones Canterbury, 6-8… Read More »Look out for Cath Jones’ bookshop events coming to Kent and SW London!

‘A lovely story about the importance of being patient, working hard and helping the ones you love’ Wonderful first review for Clumpety Bump from Books for Boys!

We have a great new reviewer, Louise at Books for Boys, and she has just posted her first review – and also the first review for Clumpety Bump by Phil Allcock (amusingly illustrated by Richard Watson). Thanks, Louise! ‘A lovely story about the importance of being patient, working hard and helping the ones you love. My 4 year old laughed at this book especially the name ‘Wobblebottom!’ There are some… Read More »‘A lovely story about the importance of being patient, working hard and helping the ones you love’ Wonderful first review for Clumpety Bump from Books for Boys!

‘Simple, but also simply fun’ The Bookbag’s wonderful review for Early Reader Cool Duck and Lots of Hats!

The Bookbag recently published a great review of pink band Early Reader Cool Duck and Lots of Hats by Elizabeth Dale and illustrated by Giusi Capizzi. Thanks, Sam! ‘Although incredibly simple, Dale’s stories are also a little daft so they are still fun. Capizzi is able to capture this sense of lightness in the drawings. This makes a book that could have felt like my first academic text, actually feel… Read More »‘Simple, but also simply fun’ The Bookbag’s wonderful review for Early Reader Cool Duck and Lots of Hats!

Tracy and her Horde of Hamsters Tour Croydon Libraries!

Tracy Gunaratnam has been very busy with her horde (yes, that is the correct collective term!) of hamsters touring three Croydon libraries this month. She read her latest book Hamster Sitter Wanted (with brilliant illustrations by Hannah Marks) and the ever popular Preposterous Rhinoceros (illustrated by the talented Marta Costa) and joined in various craft activities with her young fans. L to R: New Addington Library (15th August), Bradmore Green… Read More »Tracy and her Horde of Hamsters Tour Croydon Libraries!

Rufty-tufty roaming cats supported in Woking!

Heather Pindar has donated copies of her recent picture book Wishker (illustrated by Sarah Jennings) to her local Woking and District branch of Cats Protection. She adopted her big-whiskered cat Madge at this branch who later became the inspiration for the wish granting cat Wishker in the story. Since its publication in May Wishker has been flying off the shelves so a very big thank you from Maverick to Heather,… Read More »Rufty-tufty roaming cats supported in Woking!

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