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Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers in the States either!

The San Diego Book Review has given our favourite reluctant pirate a fantastic review. It seems that pirates on diggers are just as popular across the pond as they are here! Here’s they’re rollicking good review of Pirate Don’t Drive Diggers by Alex English. “Children love stories told in rhyme, and the clever prose of Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers is sure to draw young listeners in quickly. Life is challenging for… Read More »Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers in the States either!

“If you’re on the hunt for stocking fillers for youngsters, look no further!” Review for Hedgehugs board books

Cheryl, at Madhouse Family Reviews, has given our lovely Hedgehugs board books a brilliant review! “The books have been edited so that the stories are shorter and the illustrations simpler, making them perfect for the littlest book lovers. The books have managed to retain the aww-factor of the originals though and it’s fabulous to be able to introduce such lovely, feel-good stories to a whole new audience.” Read the full… Read More »“If you’re on the hunt for stocking fillers for youngsters, look no further!” Review for Hedgehugs board books

Maverick Storytellers Feature!

Read all about Maverick’s latest initiative in the latest issue of Home Childcarer magazine. The magazine talks to Maverick MD, Steve Bicknell, about the launch of the scheme and Lorna Gill, the first Maverick Storyteller, who was the inspiration behind it all. Learn more about the scheme and how you can get involved. Read the full article here. Apply for the Storyteller scheme here.

“Another lesson worth teaching.” Great review for As Quiet as a Mouse from the Bookbag

The Bookbag have given As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Evgenia Golubeva an excellent review and 4 and a half stars! “The best type of educational children’s book wraps up a lesson in a way that a child will not know they are being taught. Any parent who has a small child and another on the way is aware that the older child may be a little… Read More »“Another lesson worth teaching.” Great review for As Quiet as a Mouse from the Bookbag

“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

Pam Norfolk, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has reviewed our latest offering of books! Read the full reviews here. Hedgehugs board books by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson “Toddlers and pre-schoolers will love getting their little ‘paws’ on Maverick’s two new Hedgehugs wipe-clean board books which re-tell these cute and cosy animal adventure stories with captivating illustrations and charming simplicity.” Buy Hedgehugs and Horace and Hattipillar As Quiet… Read More »“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

Not Without my Whale author helps open brand new library

Billy Coughlan, author of Not Without my Whale, joined the celebrations at Hamford Primary Academy and helped open their brand new children’s library. She joined Christopher William Hill, author of the Tales from Schwartzgarden series, to open the library last Friday.   They entertained the children with extracts from their stories and tales of writing and then cut the ribbon, officially opening the library.

Beautiful new Maverick Ad

Maverick have put together a beautiful new ad showcasing some of our best picture books and early readers!

Karen Owen joins Maverick Storyteller Lorna for Story Carousel session

Karen Owen partnered up with Maverick storyteller, Lorna Gill, for a special Story Carousel session in Brighton and Hove yesterday.                                Lorna runs her story sessions twice weekly in different locations in Brighton and Hove. She reads picture books and then bases the rest of her session around the story which comprises of craft activities, sensory play,… Read More »Karen Owen joins Maverick Storyteller Lorna for Story Carousel session

The Fearsome Beastie makes an impressive appearance in the Writing Magazine

 “Whereas some scary monsters, like the Gruffalo, carry the comedic flag, others are more seriously scary. After all most children like to be scared to some degree. Giles Paley-Phillips is the author of The Fearsome Beastie, illustrated by Gabrielle Antonini and published by Maverick Arts [Publishing]. It tells the tale of children-gobbling monster and Pete, the little boy who puts an end to the frightful monster, once and for all. ‘Scary monsters… Read More »The Fearsome Beastie makes an impressive appearance in the Writing Magazine

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