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“The New LiBEARian celebrates ALL that is brilliant about libraries.”

We love receiving reviews for our books, but every now and then we get one so passionate and wonderful which really makes us feel really great about the work we do at Maverick! Ally, who writes at the lovely blog, BookMonsters, has reviewed The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and Alex Wilmore. We knew Ally would love this book, she is a librarian after all, and we are thrilled with her… Read More »“The New LiBEARian celebrates ALL that is brilliant about libraries.”

“A proper little gem for younger readers.” Review for The Great Snake Escape!

Beccy, who writes for Booksagogo.co.uk has reviewed Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape  by Izy Penguin- a new adventure for young independent readers, featuring our popular picture book character, Grandma Bendy. “Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape by Izy Penguin is fresh and funny, a proper little gem for younger readers. From the very first page I was really feeling the fun. Children are going to love the style here:… Read More »“A proper little gem for younger readers.” Review for The Great Snake Escape!

“A gorgeous book to share with little ones.” Review for Animal Magic

Animal Magic by Phil Allcock and Gina Maldonado is proving to be a hit with lots of our reviewers! Emma, who writes at My Book Corner, is no exception… “What a glorious rhyming board book from the team of Phil Allcock and Gina Maldonado […] Allcock’s rhythm is faultless, with fabulous vocabulary. Brilliantly vibrant illustrations from Maldonado ensure the focus for each spread is squarely on the featured animal. Animal Magic is a gorgeous… Read More »“A gorgeous book to share with little ones.” Review for Animal Magic

“Enticing for readers moving on from picture books” Review for Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape.

We are excited to announce that we will be publishing our first junior fiction books this October! We will be publishing 3 titles, perfect for 6-9 year olds who are just embarking on their first solo reading adventures, including Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape by Izy Penguin. Sarah at Parents in Touch has reviewed the fun and manic story…   “When there is a deadly snake on the loose in… Read More »“Enticing for readers moving on from picture books” Review for Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape.

“Simple and fun story.” Bookbag review for Animal Magic

Sam Tyler has kindly reviewed Animal Magic by Phil Allcock for The Bookbag and has given the nonsense rhyme a lovely 4.5 stars! “This book is ideal for the hard cardboard pages and smaller look and feel. The simple and fun story, match the bright images and draw a baby in. The child wants to help you turn the pages and this is doable as the book is perfectly formed and durable. Animal… Read More »“Simple and fun story.” Bookbag review for Animal Magic

“One of the best board books I have seen recently” Review for Animal Magic!

Sarah at Parents in Touch has kindly reviewed the latest addition to our board book list, Animal Magic by Phil Allcock. “This is one board book which I promise you will be happy to read over and over again […] Young ones will love being able to guess, through the rhyme, what is going to come next and the text is lovely to read aloud. Coupled with gorgeous illustrations, this is one of… Read More »“One of the best board books I have seen recently” Review for Animal Magic!

A high quality fiction range! Review for Rickety Rocket!

We are excited to announce that we will be publishing our first junior fiction books this October! We will be publishing 3 titles, perfect for 6-9 year olds who are just embarking on their first solo reading adventures, including Rickety Rocket by Alice Hemming and Emma Randall. “The characters are great and there is plenty of excitement for children to enjoy; of course, space is always an appealing topic. I like… Read More »A high quality fiction range! Review for Rickety Rocket!

“Certainly made me chuckle” – review for George and the New Craze

Mary, who writes at Over 40 and a Mum to One, has reviewed the newest addition to the George the Giraffe and Friends series by Alice Hemming, George and the New Craze. “But the story line certainly made me chuckle. I can vividly remember my brother and his Panini sticker books and football cards were the rage, even in the dark ages of my own childhood. There’s a funny story line… Read More »“Certainly made me chuckle” – review for George and the New Craze

Queen Fluff or Marie Antoinette? Review for Not Enough for Queen Fluff.

Mary at Over 40 and a Mum to One has written a lovely review for Rachel Lyon‘s latest picture book, Not Enough for Queen Fluff. She’s event pointed out the similarities between Marie Antoinette and our little snobby bunny queen… “So what could the picture book, written by Rachel Lyon, have in common with a French queen?  Well Queen Fluff is just the grandest of bunnies, she has it all… Read More »Queen Fluff or Marie Antoinette? Review for Not Enough for Queen Fluff.

George and the New Craze – review!

Lovely new review for the latest adventure from George the Giraffe and his friends at the Heavenly Hippo Wildlife park! Jill has reviewed George and the New Craze on Red Reading Hub. “The doings of the Wildlife Park inhabitants continue to delight  and I particularly love that spread of Kimberley Scott’s displaying all ninety-nine cards plus spares. Did I notice a certain MD of a certain publishing company thereon?? Spot… Read More »George and the New Craze – review!