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Full Endorsement for George the Giraffe

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

Love Reading 4 Kids Loved reading our books!

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!

George Gets a Gold Star of a Review!

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!

Join the Black and White Club on Wednesday of Bookstart Week!

The Black and White Club by Alice Hemming has been included in Booktrust‘s Jungle Bookstart week! Every June Bookstart holds a National Bookstart Week where libraries and early learning centres across the country hold reading events, give away free books and get children excited about reading! Bookstart also releases a list of books they recommend that parents read to their children during Bookstart week and this year our very own The… Read More »Join the Black and White Club on Wednesday of Bookstart Week!

Smashing reviews from Parents in Touch

Parents in Touch have reviewed our latest books and have given them rave reviews! First of all they had some wonderful things to say about us: “Maverick Publishing publish some of the best children’s picture books and I always look forward to reviewing them; the story lines are always strong and the illustrations excellent.”  Thank you very much indeed! One of our priorities at Maverick is to publish stories of… Read More »Smashing reviews from Parents in Touch

Give away opportunity!

One of our Maverick reviewers is giving you the chance to win one of our May books in a give away! Jenna at Chic Geek Diary, is running not only one competition, but two! You can enter on her blog or on Facebook. Make sure you leave a comment saying which book you would like to win. It’s a tough choice, so give it a lot of thought! She also wrote… Read More »Give away opportunity!

Four great reviews for four great books!

Long time Maverick reviewer Denyse King has reviewed our latest picture books on her website. A Gold Star For George (5 stars on Amazon) “This book is quirky and whimsical with an underlying theme of the importance of kindness and friendship. The illustrations are bright and concise and they help to pick out the key messages in this story.”   A Box of Socks (4 stars on Amazon) “This book is… Read More »Four great reviews for four great books!

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 –  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 World Book Day next week!

It’s World Book Day next week! World Book Day is all about celebrating books and getting children excited about reading. At Maverick, a love of books is at the heart of what we do. We create inspiring picture books with the aim of getting children excited about stories and encouraging them to learn to read those stories for themselves. Reading and books are, of course, a huge passion for our… Read More »It’s World Book Day next week!

Lancashire Evening Post: Bewitching pigs, rhyming robots and a riotous rhino with Maverick

Pam Norfolk at Lancashire Evening Post has reviewed our latest releases! ‘Maverick is making a name for itself as a champion of new talent in the picture book market and with an expanding stable of imaginative authors and gifted illustrators, this small outfit is galloping into the big time.’ Read the whole review here. Daniel O’Dowd Was Ever So Loud by Julie Fulton (buy here) “This is a delightful little… Read More »Lancashire Evening Post: Bewitching pigs, rhyming robots and a riotous rhino with Maverick

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