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“This book has a lot to offer!” Reviews for Letter to Pluto

The lovely reviewers at Bizziebaby have some lovely things to say about Letter to Pluto. “This was certainly stimulating and we have been discussing many aspects of this book. Any book that gets children asking why has been a success. I would purchase this book as a present.” “The story was fun to read and enjoyed by both of us. Certainly stimulating as made him ask so many questions and… Read More »“This book has a lot to offer!” Reviews for Letter to Pluto

5 Stars for Letter to Pluto!

Letter to Pluto by Lou Treleaven came out last week and we’re thrilled that it is out in the world! We’re even more thrilled to have received a 5* review for the literary space adventure from The Bookbag! “This is a fascinating concept for a book and one that works completely […] I loved how the different characters came across in their letter writing. It is a really interesting way to tell their… Read More »5 Stars for Letter to Pluto!

“The Snowflake Mistake is an enchanting wintry treat.”

Happy publication day to the wonderful team behind The Snowflake Mistake, Lou Treleaven and Maddie Frost! To celebrate such a wondrous day, we have received a wonderful review from Beccy Judge, who writes at Books-a-go-go. “The Snowflake Mistake is an enchanting wintry treat spreading the message that it’s good to be different!  Lou Treleaven’s descriptions are so delicious, you’ll be simply longing to read them aloud. Gorgeous rhyming couplets swirl around… Read More »“The Snowflake Mistake is an enchanting wintry treat.”

“A wonderful high-concept picture book.” Review for the Snowflake Mistake

The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven and Maddie Frost is out today! We’re so excited for the early winter treat that we’re choosing to ignore the glorious weather outside, lingering from a brilliant summer. To celebrate the release we have had a review from The Bookbag! “With a catchy title that accurately sums up the story, this is a wonderful high-concept picture book. I simply love the idea of a… Read More »“A wonderful high-concept picture book.” Review for the Snowflake Mistake

“A barrel of laughs from start to finish.” Review for Mr Mustachio

It’s such a treat for us when a book we’ve helped make is enjoyed so much that it earns a review such as this one! The wonderful Ally, who writes at BooksMonsters, has reviewed the amazing Mr Mustachio by super picture book team, Yasmin Finch and Abigail Tompkins. “When this book arrived, I sat down and read it. Then I read it again out loud. I always do this as… Read More »“A barrel of laughs from start to finish.” Review for Mr Mustachio

“A brilliantly funny and original picture book that the whole family will love”

Beccy, who writes at Books-a-go-go has reviewed the fantabulous Mr Mustachio and she found it fantabulous indeed! “Mr Mustachio is a funny and original picture book that the whole family will love […] This book is a total hoot and kids are of course going to love it. Adults and children reading together will not only enjoy the story but will also have fun imagining who else might have come… Read More »“A brilliantly funny and original picture book that the whole family will love”

“Just perfect.” Review for The New LiBEARian

The lovely folk at My Book Corner have reviewed The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and Alex Wilmore! “I love Donald’s play on fiction vs reality using a fun and lively tone, with an unexpected twist. Willmore’s illustrations fill the pages with warmth – just perfect for a book set in a library.  Great fun to read out loud, The New LiBEARian is a lovely picture book for bedtime.” We’re… Read More »“Just perfect.” Review for The New LiBEARian

“We giggled our way through Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape.”

Catherine, who writes at Storysnug, has reviewed Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape by Izy Penguin and we’re pleased to hear that it was a hit! “We giggled our way through Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape. This fun first chapter book has lots of humorous action, amusing events and funny illustrations which keep a young reader turning the pages. If you’re looking for a book to bridge the gap between a picture… Read More »“We giggled our way through Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape.”

Hedgehugs competition time!

It’s competition time! Hedgehugs have teamed up with Boolino to offer this fun competition! Colour in Horace and Hattie to win two books and some amazing colouring pens! Enter now!

ITV Signed Stories celebrate Irish Sign Language Awareness week!

We’re very pleased to announce that three of Maverick’s favourite titles will be shown next week on RTE, Ireland’s national television and radio broadcaster. RTE have an Irish Sign Language programme, Signed Stories, which is on every day and features members of the RTE team enthusiastically telling stories with props and backdrops and all manners of exciting things making story time and picture books accessible to young, deaf children. Next week… Read More »ITV Signed Stories celebrate Irish Sign Language Awareness week!

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