Maverick Books News & Media
In May Hedgehugs authors, Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson were finalists for the People’s Book Prize Children’s Award. Unfortunately they didn’t win, but it was still a huge honour to be a finalist. The entire awards ceremony was broadcast live on Sky News which you can watch here.
#MaverickMondays have returned this May, get ready for four weeks of reviews from Maverick reviewer Beebop’s Books! In January Beebop’s Books shared a review of a Maverick book every Monday with the hashtag #MaverickMondays. Now they have returned to review our latest books starting with the adorable Horace and Hattiepillar. “Lucy’s illustrations are really sweet. The colours stand out and little ones will love them. They are standalone art and… Read More »Maverick Mondays are back!
A Box of Socks is the second story in the Granny Mutton Yarn series by Amanda Brandon. Jill Bennett has written a fantastic review for the latest knit-tastic book on her site Red Reading Hub. Here’s what she said: “Part of the enjoyment of this amusing tale is in the anticipation of the sock mix-up and the story is a fantastic starting point for an early years game of sock… Read More »A Box of Socks collects another good review!
Jill Bennett has reviewed the latest George the Giraffe and Friends book by Alice Hemming – A Gold Star for George and she has given the story her full endorsement! “I’m not a fan of the rewards and punishments system that is so prevalent in schools but I have to applaud, and wholeheartedly endorse George Giraffe’s endeavours in this story, set in The Heavenly Hippos Wildlife Park. Kindness and consideration win… Read More »Full Endorsement for George the Giraffe
Emma at My Book Corner has read and reviewed the latest picture book by Maverick author Alex English – Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers. “Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers, written by Alex English & illustrated by Duncan Beedie, is a humorous picture book about a frustrated pirate. Why can’t everyone just understand that he just wants to drive a digger?! Alex English’s jovial narrative spins a humorous tale which both pirate &… Read More »Avast! Another good review is on the horizon!
We love getting reviews from Charlotte and Phil at Read it Daddy as they give both the parent’s and the child’s perspective of picture books, which are both equally important! Here’s what the dynamic duo said about Amanda Brandon’s second book in the Granny Mutton Yarn series – A Box of Socks. “A young lamb’s granny is a sock-meister extraordinaire and loves to share her warm cuddly creations with… Read More »Charlotte and Daddy read A Box of Socks!
Charlotte and her Dad Phil are the dynamic duo who review books on the popular children’s review site Read it Daddy! Here’s what they said about Horace and Hattiepillar: “Can you describe hedgehogs as cuddly? Horace and Hattie the Hedgehugs are definitely our two fave spiny little creatures and they’re back for a second outing in Horace and Hattiepillar. A delightful and whimsical tale from Lucy and Steve, following the life… Read More »Charlotte and Daddy read Horace and Hattiepillar!
We’ve had some short and sweet reviews for our some of our latest books from Love Reading 4 Kids and they’ve included a little piece from our editor Kim as well! Horace and Hattiepillar “This charming little story works as an introduction to the life cycle of the butterfly but is also a sweet and inspiring story about the natural world, and about friendship.” Kim on Horace and Hattiepilllar: “Everyone at Maverick… Read More »Love Reading 4 Kids Loved reading our books!
Horace and Hattiepillar is proving just as popular as Hedgehugs and is receiving some fantastic reviews! The latest review is from Jill Bennett at Red Reading Hub. “As in the first story, the richly patterned artwork is charming and may well encourage children to create their own Hattie and Horace collage pictures and perhaps, stories. And, it would be wonderful to let children bury themselves in a fluffy bed of flowers… Read More »‘Delightful’ and ‘charming’! – new review for Horace and Hattiepillar
A Gold Star for George by Alice Hemming has received an excellent review from the popular book review site – The Book Bag. Zoe Page reviewed the second George the Giraffe and Friends book and gave the lovely George 4 and a half beautiful gold stars! “George the Giraffe is a lovable chappie, that much is evident from the start. He’s smart too, both in brains and attire (spotted bow tie… Read More »George Gets a Gold Star of a Review!
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