Alex Willmore

Wonderful review from The Letterpress Project for AdoraBULL!

Karen at The Letterpress Project has just posted a great review for AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore which was published yesterday: ‘This is the third book by Alison Donald and likeÂ The New LiBEARianÂ is one that will encourage children to play with language and humour in a very entertaining way. The witty illustrations by Alex Willmore add another dimension to the story and help to make Alfred… Read More »Wonderful review from The Letterpress Project for AdoraBULL!

‘A hilarious and warm-hearted narrative’ Book Murmuration is charmed by AdoraBULL!

Louise at Book Murmuration just posted a very thoughtful review of AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore: ‘The story is right up to date. It uses internet trends and smart-phones to tell an age-old narrative. This means it could also be used to discuss the pressures of social media. Alfred looks online and sees cute animals. Does this mean he needs to change himself? It is great… Read More »‘A hilarious and warm-hearted narrative’ Book Murmuration is charmed by AdoraBULL!

‘This is exactly the kind of book that I love to read aloud to groups of children’ Books for Topics reviews 3 New Picture Books!

Books for Topics just posted a wonderful series of reviews for three of our newest picture books: Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘Everything about ‘Not My Hats!’ makes for a very happy storytime, from the brightly patterned illustrations to the slightly random cast of characters to the hilarious sets of rhyming strings.Â Tracy Gunaratnam is a master of rhyme and rhythm and there is something… Read More »‘This is exactly the kind of book that I love to read aloud to groups of children’ Books for Topics reviews 3 New Picture Books!

Book Bairn adores two new picture books publishing tomorrow- AdoraBULL and Not My Hats!

Book Bairn posted two fab reviews for our picture books enjoying their publication day tomorrow! AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore: ‘A lovely story about accepting who you are. Itâ€™s an adorable book.‘ Read the full review here Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘A humorous story that is written in lovely phrasing, perfect for a read aloud, will lightheartedly teach… Read More »Book Bairn adores two new picture books publishing tomorrow- AdoraBULL and Not My Hats!

‘Another gem for the stable (pun intended!)’ Fab review from Dawn Finch for AdoraBULL on An Awfully Big Blog Adventure!

An Awfully Big Blog Adventure has just posted a wonderful review for AdoraBULL by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore from librarian and children’s writer Dawn Finch: ‘This is a completely charming picture book that takes a look at what it means to be adorable, and to be adored. It explores in subtle ways the nature of friendship, and loneliness, and being unique and proud of who you are.… Read More »‘Another gem for the stable (pun intended!)’ Fab review from Dawn Finch for AdoraBULL on An Awfully Big Blog Adventure!

Maverick picture books #1 and #2 most viewed book reviews on My Book Corner!

The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore was the top viewed book review and Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons was a close second on book reviews blog My Book Corner. Thanks Emma and readers! See The New LiBEARian review here See Bonkers About Beetroot here

The New LiBEARian makes its North American debut today!

The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore is being published in North America by Clarion Books (part of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) today! Read an interview with Alison in conversation with Maria Marshall at US book blog The Picture Book Buzz here Congratulations to a wonderful book and author! Alison and Alex’s new picture book AdoraBULL will be published in March.

The New LiBEARian shortlisted for Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2017!

We were very excited to learn this week thatÂ The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore has been shortlisted for the Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2017 (Independent Publishers for Younger Children category)! Children will read the books during the Spring/Summer and their votes will be collated during the summer holidays. The results will be announced at a special award ceremony which will be held in November in… Read More »The New LiBEARian shortlisted for Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2017!

Two Maverick books chosen for the Summer Reading Challenge 2017!

We are delighted that two of our book have been chosen for the Reading Agency’s Animal AgentsÂ Summer Reading Challenge this year! Mine, Mine, Mine Said the Porcupine by Alex English and illustrated by Emma Levey is a charming story of sharing and friendship The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore is sure to please both book and bear lovers and is the perfect choice for a… Read More »Two Maverick books chosen for the Summer Reading Challenge 2017!

The New LiBEARian named as one of the best picture books of 2016 by Toppsta!

The New LiBEARianÂ by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore has been named as one of the Top Rated Books of 2016 – reviewed and rated by the Toppsta Community! See the full list here Buy a copy of the book here