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A “story about gaining self confidence.” Review for Not Without my Whale

Jill at Red Reading Hub has written a fantastic review for Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan and Villie Karabatzia. “Arnold has a pet – a whale; he also has a problem – a whale sized one – on account of his reluctance to go to school without said pet. With suitably silly, bright cartoon style illustrations and a decided sting or rather stink, in its tail, this story… Read More »A “story about gaining self confidence.” Review for Not Without my Whale

Fantastic review for As Quiet as a Mouse from Over 40 and a Mum to One

We have received another fantastic review for As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Evgenia Golubeva from Mary, who writes at Over 40 and a Mum to One. “If you have a new baby in the house with an older sibling you’ll totally relate to As Quiet As A Mouse by Karen Owen. The illustrations by Evgenia Golubeva are bright and help to bring the amusing tale to… Read More »Fantastic review for As Quiet as a Mouse from Over 40 and a Mum to One

“A wonderfully original picture book.” Review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits

Emma at Bookcorner has reviewed Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh and Sophia Touliatou and given it a lovely review. “Clare’s writing is fun and fast paced. There are some great details and twists. The narrative is filled with wonderful phrases such as ‘guzzling and gulping,’ ‘toe chewing troll’and ‘goat guzzling giant’ which are wonderful fun to read out loud. Sophia’s illustrations are full of details, with plenty to… Read More »“A wonderfully original picture book.” Review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits

‘A lovely story about friendship.’ Review for As Quiet as a Mouse.

Laura at Yummy Mummy, Flabby Tummy has written a lovely review for the adorable As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Evgenia Golubeva. “This is a story about an elephant called Edgar who has a new baby sister. He has to try and be a bit quieter because he keeps waking his baby sister with all the noise he makes. He finds this quite hard. Luckily he has… Read More »‘A lovely story about friendship.’ Review for As Quiet as a Mouse.

“One of the simplest, but most fun ideas, I have read in a long time.” The Bookbag gives 5 stars to Not Without my Whale

Not Without my Whale  by Billy Coughlan was a big hit over at The Bookbag, with reviewer Sam Tyler giving it 5 stars! “Coughlan’s writing is wickedly funny, playing it straight down the middle as if a whale could go into school. He is helped greatly by the drawing of Karabatzia. There is a slight naivety to the drawing that chimes well with the earnest nature of the story. Watching Dora try… Read More »“One of the simplest, but most fun ideas, I have read in a long time.” The Bookbag gives 5 stars to Not Without my Whale

“A visual feast.” Amazing review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits from Red Reading Hub

Jill Bennett, who reviews books at Red Reading Hub, tweeted saying Aerodynamics of Biscuits has passed with flying colours! And it has, the delightfully quirky and fun book has received a stellar review from Jill. “This unlikely story is great fun. The nature of the telling is such that it draws listeners in from the start, keeping them involved and interested throughout and offering possibilities for active joining in with the rocket… Read More »“A visual feast.” Amazing review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits from Red Reading Hub

” Kids will love the ending.” Review for Not Without my Whale.

A lovely review for Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan from one of our favourite Maverick reviewers – Mary at Over 40 and a Mum to One. “When we first read Not Without My Whale I had a little chuckle to myself.  The story reminded me of a little boy I know very well who couldn’t bare to be parted from his stinky, tatty old teddy. Without ruining the ending, the… Read More »” Kids will love the ending.” Review for Not Without my Whale.

First Aerodynamics of Biscuits review!

We’ve received our first Aerodynamics of Biscuits review! Jessica, who writes at Handy Mummy tumblr has written a fantastic review for Clare Helen Welsh’s first picture book from praising it from the perspective as both a teacher and a parent. “From a teacher’s point of view I loved the book for the wonderful vocabulary. Perfect for introducing key stage 1 to adverbs and adjectives. The illustrations are lovely and the attention to detail is… Read More »First Aerodynamics of Biscuits review!

Big thumbs up for our Early Readers from Madhouse Family Reviews

We’ve had another great endorsement for our early readers, this time from Madhouse Family Reviews! The Early Readers have retained the atmosphere, fun stories and appealing illustrations of the originals, just in a simplified, more accessible form. As Pierre already knows the stories from listening to me read him the originals, he’s been really excited about trying to read them himself. The fact that he already knows the essence of… Read More »Big thumbs up for our Early Readers from Madhouse Family Reviews

Lovely little shout out in Family Buzz magazine!

Family Buzz magazine have given our Early Readers a great little shout out in their Autumn issue AND they’re offering their readers the chance to win a set! Just head over to their Facebook page and try spot which book they’ve hidden in their page banner! Just email them ([email protected]) the title of the book and your details and you could win the whole set! Don’t forget to like their… Read More »Lovely little shout out in Family Buzz magazine!

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