a scarf and a half

This Day I Love loves our Early Readers today!

We’ve had another review for our wonderful early readers which were released last Friday. This time from Leyla who writes for the blog This Day I love. She shared the early readers with her two daughters, her oldest is just starting her second year of school and her youngest is starting her first, so they are the perfect readers for our new venture! Leyla made the excellent point that children… Read More »This Day I Love loves our Early Readers today!

First fantastic review for our early readers!

We’ve had our first amazing review for our brand new set of early readers which come out this Friday. Jessica, at handy mummy tumblr, is both a parent and a teacher so we really trust her expertise when she says that our early readers great! We really enjoyed the stories and started to talk about some things in reading and writing such as rhyme and letter sounds. We also discussed… Read More »First fantastic review for our early readers!

Maverick Early Readers released this Friday!

It feels like we’ve been waiting forever, but finally the day is approaching – the release of our brand new Maverick Early Readers! This Friday, you’ll will be able to get your hands on your very own copies of our 5 very special stories! A Scarf and a Half by Amanda BrandonÂ Yuck! said the Yak by Alex English Preposterous Rhinoceros by Tracy Gunaratnam The Black and White Club by… Read More »Maverick Early Readers released this Friday!

Amanda Brandon sure can put on a show!

Amanda Brandon is a very skilled author when it comes to not only writing but also children’s events! Amanda visited Maldon Library for their Summer Reading Challenge event. Her book A Scarf and a Half is part of the 2015 Record Breakers Summer Reading Challenge, run by the Reading Agency. She read her book to a room full of eager fans and then signed copies afterwards. The children were very… Read More »Amanda Brandon sure can put on a show!

Are you ready for the Summer Reading Challenge?

The Summer Reading challenge officially starts tomorrow! This year the Reading Agency are working with Guinness World Records to set the world record for most pledges for a reading challenge. The event will officially start Friday 10th July with a party ( of course!) to launch a weekend of record breaking pledges in Libraries across the country. Maverick are thrilled to have three of our titles in the challenge this… Read More »Are you ready for the Summer Reading Challenge?

Make laundry fun! A Box of Socks reviewed by Honey Bee Books

Our Maverick reviewer from down under (Melissa for Honey Bee Books)Â has reviewed Amanda Brandon‘s second book in the Granny Mutton Yarns series – A Box of Socks. Not only has she given it a smashing review, but she has also devised a way of letting her children join in the fun of the sock game while also getting them to WANT to help with the laundry. Genius, right? Here’s what… Read More »Make laundry fun! A Box of Socks reviewed by Honey Bee Books

Granny Mutton visits Blenheim Primary School!

Reception classes at Blenheim Primary SchoolÂ learned about some creative sheep whenÂ author Amanda BrandonÂ took along her picture book ‘A Scarf and a Half’ featuring knitting loving Granny Mutton and her grandson Little Lionel. Amanda said, “We talked about the story, where wool comes from and what we could use it for. I also hadÂ a peek at the school’s fabulous newÂ library which fundraisers had worked hard toÂ pack with great books. ItÂ looked well… Read More »Granny Mutton visits Blenheim Primary School!

Socks, Scarves and Sheep at Felixstowe Book Fest!

Amanda Brandon will be at Felixstowe Book festival this June to share her first book A Scarf and a Half and her second book A Box of Socks as part of two very knitty, very crafty reading sessions! Amanda will be at Felixstowe Library in the children’s section running two different events on Saturday 27th June. The first session will… Read More »Socks, Scarves and Sheep at Felixstowe Book Fest!

Derek Jacobi reads The Black and White Club for Cbeebies Bedtime stories!

Next Tuesday evening before little ones across the UK go to bed, they will be treated to the wonderful story of The Black and White Club by the one and only Sir Derek Jacobi. On Tuesday 24th March, the celebrated actor Sir Derek Jacobi – Â who stars in Cinderella, Last Tango in Halifax and I, Claudius – will read The Black and White Club on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories. The Black… Read More »Derek Jacobi reads The Black and White Club for Cbeebies Bedtime stories!

It’s going to be a Maverick Summer!

Three of Maverickâ€™s picture books have been selected to be a part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2015 Record Breakers collection! The three books are: A Scarf and a Half by Amanda Brandon The Black and White Club by Alice Hemming I Wish Iâ€™d Been Born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon Maverick are thrilled to have three books selected for theÂ programme and the authors and illustrators involved are over the… Read More »It’s going to be a Maverick Summer!