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‘Stone Age picture book fiction that rocks!’ Books-a-Go-Go loves Stone Underpants

A rave review from Books-a-Go-Go for Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson ‘You’ll love the way it lends itself to reading aloud and how Rebecca Lisle has used a structure that will encourage children to remember elements of the story and even join in. Needless to say, this is perfect for reading time and time again. There’s a lot of fun to be had here in… Read More »‘Stone Age picture book fiction that rocks!’ Books-a-Go-Go loves Stone Underpants

‘Will make you laugh out loud with glee’ A big thumbs up for As Nice as Pie from Book Lover Jo

Fantastic review of As Nice as Pie by Gary Sheppard and illustrated by Tim Budgen on Book Lover Jo ‘Gary Sheppard has created a story which bounces off the pages with humour and energy, demanding to be read aloud with its lively rhymes. Tim Budgen’s illustrations are bright and colourful and filled with pure comic moments and a wonderful attention to detail.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book… Read More »‘Will make you laugh out loud with glee’ A big thumbs up for As Nice as Pie from Book Lover Jo

‘We really love this book and would definitely recommend it’ Great review of The Woodland Hedgehugs Activity Book on Mummy of 2 +1

Enthusiastic review of The Woodland Hedgehugs Activity Book by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson on Mummy of 2 +1 with lovely a lovely action photo!   ‘It isn’t often I review books on the blog these days, however, when the opportunity arrived to review the Woodland Hedgehugs Activity Book I knew this would be right up Little Miss A’s street. The activity book is based on the Hedgehugs story book… Read More »‘We really love this book and would definitely recommend it’ Great review of The Woodland Hedgehugs Activity Book on Mummy of 2 +1

Author Gary Sheppard is the Guest Blogger on Boolino!

Have a look at Gary Sheppard‘s new blog on Boolino for a fascinating account of the evolution of his book As Nice as Pie from conception (whilst looking at birds through a kitchen window) through to story development, illustration selection and final publication. It’s a must read for authors and aspiring authors alike! Read the blog here Buy a copy of the book here

‘Certainly something special’ High praise for Stone Underpants on This Day I Love

Our reviewers on This Day I Love loved Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson! ‘This book has crept into most bedtimes now.  My eldest can often be heard reading it out loud in her bedroom to her teddies, or to anyone who will listen.  The story is really light-hearted and a joy to listen to my daughter read. For a book to engage her this much… Read More »‘Certainly something special’ High praise for Stone Underpants on This Day I Love

Lovely review of As Nice as Pie on This Day I Love

Another wonderful review for As Nice as Pie by Gary Sheppard and illustrated by Tim Budgen from This Day I Love   ‘I think the book is a great way to illustrate the importance of not taking someone for granted and not to take advantage of their kindness.’ See the full review here Buy a copy of the book here

The New LiBEARian shortlisted for Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2017!

We were very excited to learn this week that The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore has been shortlisted for the Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2017 (Independent Publishers for Younger Children category)! Children will read the books during the Spring/Summer and their votes will be collated during the summer holidays. The results will be announced at a special award ceremony which will be held in November in… Read More »The New LiBEARian shortlisted for Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2017!

Author Lou Treleaven to visit schools every day of World Book Day Week!

Lou Treleaven, author of The Snowflake Mistake, Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip and Letter to Pluto, will be visiting a school every day of World Book Day Week: Monday 27th February: Beech Hill Primary School in Luton Tuesday 28th February: St John Rigby Catholic Primary School in Bedford Wednesday 1st March: St Andrews Lower School (West) in Biggleswade Thursday 2nd March: Surrey Square Primary School in London Friday 3rd March: St… Read More »Author Lou Treleaven to visit schools every day of World Book Day Week!

Author Alice Hemming to visit two schools for World Book Day!

Alice Hemming, author of George and the New Craze, A Gold Star for George and The Black and White Club will be visiting two schools around World Book Day: Wednesday 22nd February She will be participating in the KS1 and KS2 assemblies and running workshops with Year 2 students at Fairlands School in Stevenage Friday 3rd March She will be reading her stories in the library with Early Years and Year… Read More »Author Alice Hemming to visit two schools for World Book Day!

Two Maverick books chosen for the Summer Reading Challenge 2017!

We are delighted that two of our book have been chosen for the Reading Agency’s Animal Agents Summer Reading Challenge this year! Mine, Mine, Mine Said the Porcupine by Alex English and illustrated by Emma Levey is a charming story of sharing and friendship The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore is sure to please both book and bear lovers and is the perfect choice for a… Read More »Two Maverick books chosen for the Summer Reading Challenge 2017!

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