Maverick Books News & Media
Amanda Brandon’s book A Scarf and a Half has earned high praise this week. In anticipation of her book event with them later this month, Jacqson Diego Story Emporium in Westcliff on Sea, has named A Scarf and a Half ‘one of the best picture books of the year.’ Amanda Brandon will be visiting the Story Emporium on Saturday 31st January. She will do a reading and join in with… Read More »A Scarf and a Half is knitting up a storm!
Hocus Pocus is our favourite dinosaur and magician, so it’s great to see that everyone loves him as much as we do! Steve Howson‘s book Hocus Pocus Diplodocus has received yet another 5 star review on Amazon. “Dinosaurs, magic, origins – what’s not to like about this great book? And at last, a credible theory for what happened to the dinosaurs.” Read all of Hocus Pocus’ great reviews and buy… Read More »5 Star Review for Hocus Pocus Diplodocus!
The January 2015 issue of the Onion Magazine includes a fantastic review for I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn, written by Rachel Lyon. “A charming story for young children (2 and upwards) with rhyming verse, which scans nicely, has delightful illustrations and a happy ending.” This is just one of many great reviews for I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn and we look forward to many more to come! The… Read More »I Wish I’d been born a Unicorn reviewed in the Onion Magazine
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you all! It has been a fantastic year for Maverick and we are looking forward to another year of fantastic books from brilliant authors. See you in 2015.
The Family Buzz magazine is a free, fun publication for families in East Sussex released quarterly and distributed around schools, nurseries and supermarkets. Four of Maverick’s September books were featured in the magazine’s winter issue in the Reading Corner Feature. Six year old Nancy reviewed A Scarf and a Half, Bibble and the Bubbles and Yuck! said the Yak, while eight year old Lily reviewed I wish I’d been Born… Read More »Family Buzz reviews Maverick Books
Mary from the popular blog over40andamumofone has now announced the winner of her Yuck! said the Yak give away. The lucky winner is Karl from Greater Manchester. Congratulations Karl, your copy of Yuck! said the Yak is now on its way to you! For all of you who are disappointed that you didn’t win – you can buy your own copy of Yuck! said the Yak by Alex English here.… Read More »Winner of Yuck! said the Yak giveaway announced!
I wish I’d been born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon is proving to be very popular with the UK’s horse lovers! Last month it was featured in Horse Magazine and now it has been reviewed and featured by Horse and Countryside. ‘Written in rhyme by Rachel Lyon, this heartwarming story is beautifully illustrated by Andrea Ringli, and would make a lovely Christmas stocking filler for any child who loves ponies.’… Read More »Horse and Countryside review I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn
Julie Fulton has written the fourth instalment in the Ever So  series. This story follow Daniel O’Dowd who is ever so loud. We all know that one child who only seems to have one volume – loud! Well, Daniel O’Dowd’s voice is supersonic. So supersonic that he can save the world, but will he remember his teacher’s advice in order to save himself? Daniel O’Dowd is a fantastic story about… Read More »Daniel O’Dowd stars in the new book in the Ever So Series
Alice Hemming’s latest book, Robopop, is out in January! Dylan and Daisy are disappointed that their dad is different to other dads, so he goes to elaborate efforts to show them that dads don’t just come out of a box. After spending the day with Robopop, the robotic dad extraordinaire, Dylan and Daisy are happy to return to their unique and caring dad. Robopop is a great book about accepting… Read More »Alice Hemming’s new book out in January
Hedgehugs is becoming a fantastic brand, with a new book on its way in May, a calendar and a family organiser on sale now and more great products in the pipeline. Hedgehugs, Horace and Hattie, now have their very own home – www.hedgehugsofficial.com. The new Hedgehugs website is a great place to find out more about the Hedgehugs, Horace and Hattie, more about the authors, Lucy and Steve, and what… Read More »Hedgehugs have a new home!
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