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‘This thrilling story has enough comic gory details and humour to appeal to young readers’ Armadillo Magazine enjoys the dark humour of Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

Armadillo Magazine has published a cracking review of junior fiction title Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Doooom by Colin Mulhern in its latest Winter 2018 issue: ‘A story equally dark and funny, this book introduces a character who is feisty, practical and fearless.  Confronted by imminent danger Sunshine reacts with a totally rational approach, which offsets brilliantly the wacky scenario producing laugh-out-loud moments. This thrilling story has enough comic… Read More »‘This thrilling story has enough comic gory details and humour to appeal to young readers’ Armadillo Magazine enjoys the dark humour of Buttercup Sunshine and the Zombies of Dooooom!

‘A delightful and whimsical story’ Armadillo Magazine reviews Froggy Day!

Armadillo Magazine has reviewed new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos in its latest Winter 2018 issue: ‘This is a delightful and whimsical story for the very young reader.   The author and illustrator have really brought this story to life; it is all about the play on words that we are so very fond of and young children will be delighted when they grasp… Read More »‘A delightful and whimsical story’ Armadillo Magazine reviews Froggy Day!

‘A splendid book which deserves a place on every small person’s reading menu’ Armadillo Magazine enthuses about Not My Hats!

Armadillo Magazine‘s Summer 2018 issue carries a glowing review for picture book Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘Marley’s illustrations are a perfect match for the energetic text, with plentiful detail in each spread for a child to explore and talk about whilst being simple, colourful and full of character.  When a two-year-old and a five-year-old both laugh out loud at the same time it’s… Read More »‘A splendid book which deserves a place on every small person’s reading menu’ Armadillo Magazine enthuses about Not My Hats!

‘A hilarious adventure with plenty of twists and turns’ Armadillo Magazine reviews Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo!

Armadillo Magazine has posted a great review for Summer Reading Challenge 2018 book Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo by Alice Hemming, illustrated by Kathryn Durst: ‘[The book] finds the completely unruly, disobedient and unteachable 4X in need of a teacher who can teach them, welcome Mrs Ogg and the adventure of a lifetime!  A trip to the zoo can’t possibly be the answer can it?  Well when it is… Read More »‘A hilarious adventure with plenty of twists and turns’ Armadillo Magazine reviews Arlo, Mrs Ogg and the Dinosaur Zoo!

‘Highly recommended for nurseries, classrooms and libraries and for family use’ Armadillo Magazine Winter 2017 reviews!

Armadillo Magazine has just made its Winter 2017 reviews live and we are so pleased two of our recent picture books are included: ‘In Bonkers About Beetroot, Cath Jones has written a great story about the determination to succeed and achieve what you want despite the negative attitudes of people around you, and Chris Jevons‘s artwork really brings it to life.  As with other picture books form Maverick, it’s size and… Read More »‘Highly recommended for nurseries, classrooms and libraries and for family use’ Armadillo Magazine Winter 2017 reviews!

‘Two lovely titles’ Wishker and The Snugglewump reviewed in the latest issue of Armadillo Magazine!

Armadillo Magazine has reviewed Wishker and The Snugglewump in its latest issue! ‘Two lovely titles for little children to enjoy, vibrant, funny and easy to read and share stories.’ ‘The Sungglewump by Lou Trevelean, illustrated by Kate Chappell, is a rhyming story that children will be clamouring for at bedtimes as it will make them feel warm and snuggly and ready to sleep, just be warned, multiple readings night after night will be required!’ ‘Whilst Wishker by Heather Pindar, illustrated by Sarah Jennings,… Read More »‘Two lovely titles’ Wishker and The Snugglewump reviewed in the latest issue of Armadillo Magazine!

Fum featured in the Spring 2017 Armadillo Magazine!

Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming is featured under the Fairytales section of the Also Out Now page in the latest issue of Armadillo Magazine! ‘Fum, by Karl Newson, illustrated by Lucy Fleming is funny, bright and colourful a take on a classic rhyme: Fee Fi Fo Fum.  Meet Grandpa, Ma, Pa, Fee, Fi and Fo Fum but what about Crumb?  Join in the rhyming adventure and… Read More »Fum featured in the Spring 2017 Armadillo Magazine!

‘Very original and funny’ rave review of Mr Gnu from Armadillo Magazine!

‘This very original and funny picture book is bright, colourful and fun.  It will encourage children to learn about manners, learn some big and important words and look beyond them into to pictures for additional story detail.  Be sure to share it far and wide!’ How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost is reviewed in the Spring 2017 issue of Armadillo Magazine! See… Read More »‘Very original and funny’ rave review of Mr Gnu from Armadillo Magazine!

“Two beautiful picture books from Maverick Publishing” – Reviews from Armadillo Magazine

Louise at Armadillo Magazine has written a couple of lovely reviews for our new picture books As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan. As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen  “Its message is all about how to adapt to a new sibling in the house, and the story is told again through the use of a clear and simple to… Read More »“Two beautiful picture books from Maverick Publishing” – Reviews from Armadillo Magazine

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