Maverick Books News & Media
Last night we celebrated the book birthdays of three authors: Clare Helen Welsh, Karen Owen and Rebecca Colby. They were celebrating the releases of their latest books: Aerodynamics of Biscuits, As Quiet as a Mouse and It’s Raining Bats and Frogs. Â Â Â Â Â All three authors are members of the Society of Children’s Writers and Illustrators and have been supporting each other every step of the way through their… Read More »A Triple attack book launch!
Not Without my Whale  by Billy Coughlan was a big hit over at The Bookbag, with reviewer Sam Tyler giving it 5 stars! “Coughlan’s writing is wickedly funny, playing it straight down the middle as if a whale could go into school. He is helped greatly by the drawing of Karabatzia. There is a slight naivety to the drawing that chimes well with the earnest nature of the story. Watching Dora try… Read More »“One of the simplest, but most fun ideas, I have read in a long time.” The Bookbag gives 5 stars to Not Without my Whale
Jill Bennett, who reviews books at Red Reading Hub, tweeted saying Aerodynamics of Biscuits has passed with flying colours! And it has, the delightfully quirky and fun book has received a stellar review from Jill. “This unlikely story is great fun. The nature of the telling is such that it draws listeners in from the start, keeping them involved and interested throughout and offering possibilities for active joining in with the rocket… Read More »“A visual feast.” Amazing review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits from Red Reading Hub
Last Saturday, Clare Helen Welsh had a very successful event at Waterstones, Drake Circus in Plymouth. She read her debut picture book Aerodynamics of Biscuits, led craft activities and even had a visit from Captain Sneaky McSqueaky himself! Waterstones sold out of books by lunchtime and even had to sell the books in the window display. Clare said: “I was totally overwhelmed with the love and support from friends, family and shoppers.… Read More »Everything sold out! Clare Helen Welsh at Waterstones, Drake Circus
A lovely review for Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan from one of our favourite Maverick reviewers – Mary at Over 40 and a Mum to One. “When we first read Not Without My Whale I had a little chuckle to myself.  The story reminded me of a little boy I know very well who couldn’t bare to be parted from his stinky, tatty old teddy. Without ruining the ending, the… Read More »” Kids will love the ending.” Review for Not Without my Whale.
Jill at Red Reading Hub has written a lovely review for As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen. She praises both the story and the beautiful illustrations by Evgenia Golubeva. “Edgar has fond feelings for his new baby sister but he does find it extremely challenging not to keep waking her up – no matter how much he tries. An extended joke of a story, winningly illustrated, that will… Read More »“Winningly illustrated.” Lovely review for As Quiet as a Mouse
Leyla at This Day I love has written some lovely reviews for our latest books including our board books which have become the first books her third child, known only as ‘thing 3’ just now, will own when they are born. Â Â Â Â Hedgehugs and Horace and Hattiepillar board books. “The girls already love the Hedgehugs stories and these two new board books are based on the Hedgehugs… Read More »Lovely reviews for our new books from This Day I Love
As Quiet as a Mouse by new Maverick author Karen Owen, has received two lovely 5 star reviews on Amazon. “A gorgeous feel-good story with wonderful illustrations. Edgar the Elephant can’t help being noisy, which keeps waking up his new baby sister. So it’s up to his best friend Ruby to teach him how to be as quiet as a mouse. A splendid book about friendship and perseverance.” “Sweet story, great… Read More »Reviews for As Quiet as a Mouse
Our Hedgehugs board books have gone down a real treat so far and Parents in Touch have agreed that they are a great addition to the Hedgehugs range! Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â “These are the first board books from the wonderful Maverick Books and it’s lovely to see that the first two introduce babies and toddlers to… Read More »“The Hedgehugs are as lovable as ever.” Review for Hedgehugs board books.
We have a beautiful ad designed by our editor Kim in the latest Big Issue magazine! Featuring some of our best books from 2015, the ad looks beautiful! Make sure you pick up a copy in the next week from your local seller.
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