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It’s All About Stories has just published a great review of Fum by Karl Newson and Lucy Fleming ‘A great story to share as a read aloud book, and great for spotting all your favourite fairy tale characters.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here
What’s Good to Do went wild for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘We found How do you do, Mr Gnu to be an excellent book. Beautifully illustrated by Maddie Frost, it is bright and colourful and complements very well. A fun story that both boys loved, often asking each other “How do you do?‒ Read the full review here Buy a… Read More »‘If 4 year olds find it entertaining and fun then there can’t be a better endorsement’ What’s Good to Do Reviews Mr Gnu!
Read It, Daddy! thoroughly enjoyed How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘This is a rib-tickling and entertainingly original story – again fab to read aloud with some brill illustrations (and many giggles as we watch the hapless police trying to convince Mr Gnu to get back to his zoo!)’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here
Read It, Daddy! gave a massive thumbs up for Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming ‘Delightfully dances with a few well known (and not so well known) characters, including a family of giants.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here
Book Monsters went wild for Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming! ‘This is a really very gorgeously sweet book ideal for young children. Karl Newson is the master of rhyme. I’ve been following his ditties on Twitter for quite some time, and I’ve come across few writers able to play with rhyme quite so effectively. The words flow beautifully, making his poetry and books an absolute pleasure… Read More »‘An absolute pleasure to read out loud’ Book Monsters sinks its teeth into Fum!
The Lancashire Post had nothing but praise for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost in a recent review. ‘Coughlan’s simple but clever story is a joy and the inventive illustrations of Maddie Frost bring the galumphing Mr Gnu to glorious, graceless life from the moment he tears open his invitation to have tea with the Queen through a dramatic train ride, an… Read More »‘An anarchic tale guaranteed to delight your own little mischief makers!’ The Lancashire Post enjoyed Gnu!
The Lancashire Post just ran a lovely review of Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming ‘With its rhyming text and gorgeous gallery of illustrations, this is a magical addition to publisher Maverick’s star line-up of picture books.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here
We’ve just seen a wonderful review from The Letterpress Project for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘This is a very jolly picture book …. There is lots of detail to find in the pictures and  opportunities throughout for lively and noisy audience participation – a group of young children being encouraged to blow raspberries and slurp is always a bonus in… Read More »‘An endearing character’ The Letterpress Project reviews Mr Gnu!
3 Little Buttons has given As Nice as Pie by Gary Sheppard and illustrated by Tim Budgen a wonderful review and – as an added bonus – you can also read a short interview with Gary on the blog as well! ‘Gary Sheppard has absolutely nailed it with ‘As Nice As Pie’. His voice is fresh and this hilarious story not only thoroughly entertains, but also delivers that age-old message… Read More »‘We cannot recommend this book enough’ See 3 Little Buttons review and read an interview with Gary!
Red Reading Hub enjoyed Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming! ‘Satisfying stuff, delivered through Newson’s exuberant rhyming text, full of repeat refrains, KNOCK! KNOCK!’s and “No†s to join in with; and Lucy Fleming’s funny pictorial rendition of the search with its unusual perspectives and spilt page scenes.’ Read the full review here. Buy a copy of the book here.
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