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“Maverick picture books are always excellent stories”

Parents in Touch have reviewed our latest picture books and they had some incredible things to say about our new releases! “I love to review Maverick picture books – they are always excellent stories, beautifully illustrated and almost invariably have a strong rhyme which makes them perfect to read aloud.” Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip  “A hilarious story, ingeniously illustrated by Julia Patton with great detail. Text and pictures work… Read More »“Maverick picture books are always excellent stories”

The Reading Game by Dee Kirkby

Dee Kirkby has been reading our latest books and has made a game out of reading them! It’s a very simple game that can be extremely enjoyable for both children and adults. Take turns reading Try to be the most creative with character voices Get the most laughs from everyone else Win! Dee and her family played with Lou Treleaven’s Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip. They also played with Heather Pindar’s Strictly No… Read More »The Reading Game by Dee Kirkby

Publication week is upon us!

The week has finally arrived! Our first new books of 2016 will be published this Thursday 28th January! Hedgehugs return to the shelves in book three, Hopping Hot. Horace and Hattie want to play their favourite hopping game but it is too hot! They try different ways to hot with no luck, until they stumble upon the perfect solution. Pre-order Hedgehugs here. Professor McQuark has a marvellous brain as big as her… Read More »Publication week is upon us!

“An inspiration to all young inventors.”

Jill Bennett at Red Reading Hub has reviewed Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip and has saluted its ‘Sparky rhyme.’ “Great to see a female in the role of scientist cum inventor: the aptly named Professor McQuark should be an inspiration to all young inventors. Debut author Lou Treleaven’s sparky rhyming story is wackily illustrated by Julia Patton, whose scenes are full of zany details to pore over, and possibly provide… Read More »“An inspiration to all young inventors.”

“Professor McQuark is glorious!” Review by Read it Daddy

Phil and his daughter Charlotte have reviewed Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip for their brilliant review blog, Read it Daddy. We’re pleased to hear Lou Treleaven‘s debut picture book (illustrated by the delightfully, quirky Julia Patton) is a big hit with both Phil and Charlotte who are now big fans of Professor McQuark! “Glorious rhymes, groovy illustrations and a crazy but cool lady scientist? Oh I think we’re going to like this… Read More »“Professor McQuark is glorious!” Review by Read it Daddy

“Gentle humour delivered hedgehog fashion.” Review for Hopping Hot

Jill who writes at Red Reading Hub has reviewed Hopping Hot, the third Hedgehugs adventure. “Gentle humour delivered hedgehog fashion is fun no matter what the temperature: Horace and Hattie are such a joyful twosome; even in the face of all those misadventures they just bounce right back up, and that’s exactly what’s needed for a hopping game too! Lucy Tapper’s beautifully patterned illustrations capture the mood perfectly.” Read the… Read More »“Gentle humour delivered hedgehog fashion.” Review for Hopping Hot

“A great life lesson about thinking outside of the box.” Review for Hopping Hot

The Madhouse family have reviewed the third Hedgehugs adventure which sees Horace and Hattie try and figure out a way to play their favourite hopping game in the heat or summer. “We love The Hedgehugs here at The Madhouse so we were delighted when we received the latest adventures of prickly pals Horace and Hattie to devour. We always love watching how they work through different solutions until they find… Read More »“A great life lesson about thinking outside of the box.” Review for Hopping Hot

“Three really wonderful books and something for everyone.”

Leyla and her two daughters have reviewed our latest books on their blog, This Day I Love and we’re pleased to hear that they’ve been very inspiring! Hopping Hot “The girls are already familiar with this series and have loved all the Hedgehugs books to date, Hopping hot follows the story of Hattie and Horace who are the best of friends and want to hop.”   Strictly No Crocs “The illustrations… Read More »“Three really wonderful books and something for everyone.”

“A riotous romp of a story!” Review for Strictly No Crocs

The Madhouse family have read and reviewed Heather Pindar‘s hilarious Strictly No Crocs which lead to giggles, an impromptu conga and some serious conversations… Cheryl said: “The engaging tale really appealed to the Madhouse kids and led on to lots of interesting discussions, which is always the sign of a great picture book, in my opinion. I had to explain (and demonstrate of course !) what a conga was so we ended… Read More »“A riotous romp of a story!” Review for Strictly No Crocs

10 days and counting until new books!

In just ten short days Hedgehugs will return and the world will be introduced to the innovative Professor McQuark and three very sneaky, very mischievous crocs! Hedgehugs return to the shelves in book three, Hopping Hot. Horace and Hattie want to play their favourite hopping game but it is too hot! They try different ways to hot with no luck, until they stumble upon the perfect solution. Pre-order Hedgehugs here. Professor McQuark… Read More »10 days and counting until new books!

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