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“A wonderful addition to any classroom” – review for Maverick early readers

Laura, who blogs at The Butterfly Mother has written a lovely review for our new set of Maverick early readers. She called them, “a wonderful addition to any classroom as their humorous content will really engage the children.” And she had lots of lovely things to say about each of the stories as well! Grumpy King Colin “A fabulous message to any unruly toddler or preschooler in my opinion! Caterpillar… Read More »“A wonderful addition to any classroom” – review for Maverick early readers

Heart of Hawick

This year we had not one, but two of our lovely books shortlisted for the Heart of Hawick Children’s Book Award. A Scarf and a Half by Amanda Brandon and Preposterous Rhinoceros by Tracy Gunaratnam      Amanda and Tracy took a jolly little jaunt up to Hawick to take part in the awards. Amanda said: “ I didn’t need A Scarf and a Half when [we] visited the Scottish Borders… Read More »Heart of Hawick

Submissions update!

Hello lovely writers and authors! We have news from the submissions desk. Unfortunately, we will no longer be accepting postal submissions. I know, it’s sad news! We do apologise, but due to a lack of space and the wellbeing of our editorial team, we can no longer accommodate a mountain of physical manuscripts in the office. It’s threatening to topple over and, trust us, squashed editors, aren’t happy editors. We… Read More »Submissions update!

“There are giggles aplenty to be found” in Bossy Jonathan Fossy

Jill Bennett from the Red Reading Hub has written a nice little piece on Bossy Jonathan Fossy by Julie Fulton. “Meet Jonathan Fossy, a real bossy boots if ever there was one: he’d issue orders to his mum, his neighbours, the whole town in fact. Eventually PC Moran decides something has to be done and at dead of night a plan is hatched.” “Jonathan Fossy is the latest addition to… Read More »“There are giggles aplenty to be found” in Bossy Jonathan Fossy

“Irresistible little books to inspire and entertain new readers.”

Pam, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has written a great review for the our latest Early Reader, which “has proved so popular with teachers, librarians and – most important of all – young readers.” A Gold Star for George by Alice Hemming  “Alice Hemming, who is passionate about picture books, provides the ‘aah’ factor in this appealing and heart-warming story while illustrator Kimberley Scott turns the menagerie of animals into… Read More »“Irresistible little books to inspire and entertain new readers.”

“Great illustrations, another great book by Julie Fulton.”

Welsh Mummy blogs has written a fantastic review, on behalf of primary times, of Loud Daniel O’Dowd by Julie Fulton. “I really enjoyed reading this book to my son. The words flowed very nicely and the story kept my sons attention very well.” Her 3 year old son adding; “I really liked this book, we read it twice in one sitting because I like the alien in the spaceship and… Read More »“Great illustrations, another great book by Julie Fulton.”

Yuck! Said the Yak selected for Bookstart Corner programme!

Yuck! said the Yak by Alex English and illustrated by Emma Levey has become a firm favourite with children since it was published in September 2014. Now, it will reach even more children and help start their reading journeys as part of the Bookstart Corner programme by Booktrust. Yuck! Said the Yak has been selected as one of two picture books which will be sent out to children’s centres across the… Read More »Yuck! Said the Yak selected for Bookstart Corner programme!

“A great, fun book which kids are going to enjoy.”

Sue from The Bookbag has written a lovely review for the newest Ever So addition, Bossy Jonathan Fossy! “It’s a lovely story, written in rhyme, which fairly zips along as you wonder at Jonathan’s dreadful behaviour and then savour his suffering, on board, of all places, a pirate ship with some people who have a very long list of jobs which have to be done immediately, if not sooner. No… Read More »“A great, fun book which kids are going to enjoy.”

“A combination of colourful, quirky characters, bold illustrations and addictive, sing-along rhyming verse.”

At Maverick, some of our characters are too big for just one book and the biggest and boldest characters of all are, of course, the bizarre citizens of Hamilton Shady. Julie Fulton‘s Ever So series, featuring some of Hamilton Shady’s slightly flawed characters, has become an everlasting favourite. So with the fifth book due for release, we decided to give the whole series a bit of a lift, with brand… Read More »“A combination of colourful, quirky characters, bold illustrations and addictive, sing-along rhyming verse.”

Aerodynamics of Biscuits shortlisted for SCBWI Crystal Kite Award

Clare Helen Welsh‘s debut picture book, Aerodynamics of Biscuits, has been shortlisted for the Crystal Kite Awards.           The Crystal Kite Awards are a member choice awards for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). The books are chosen by region, and Clare is one of four finalists chosen from members in the UK and Ireland. Well done Clare!

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