Book reviews

“A true flight of imagination” Review for As Nice as Pie

This debut from Gary Sheppard, illustrated by Tim Budgen is a release we’re really looking forward to at Maverick, mainly for the excuse to eat lots of pie! Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post, has givenÂ As Nice as PieÂ a spectacular review: “Budgenâ€™s gorgeous gallery of greedy birds is the perfect accompaniment to Sheppardâ€™s carefully crafted rhymes and a simple but subtle story that is a true flight of imagination.” Thanks for… Read More »“A true flight of imagination” Review for As Nice as Pie

“A fantastic book, superb stories, well written and loved by all!”

We are so thrilled to say that Rickety Rocket has scooped the Bizziebaby Gold Award! The collection of three space stories received some amazing 5* reviews, here are some of our favourite comments: “A very easy book to read or be read for a child. The characters in the book were very believable and easy to relate to. The children could easily pretend they were one of the characters as… Read More »“A fantastic book, superb stories, well written and loved by all!”

“A very warm story about family and friendship.”

Karen who writes at The Letterpress Project has reviewed the latest adventure from Little Lionel and Granny Mutton – A Knit and a Knot. “What makes it special for me are the lively cartoon like illustrations which are both colourful and funny. I like the intensity of Lionel’s expression on the cover as he sits with his tongue out, hunched over the knitted patchwork blanket […] It is a very… Read More »“A very warm story about family and friendship.”

“This book has a lot to offer!” Reviews for Letter to Pluto

The lovely reviewers at Bizziebaby have some lovely things to say about Letter to Pluto. “This was certainly stimulating and we have been discussing many aspects of this book. Any book that gets children asking why has been a success. I would purchase this book as a present.” “The story was fun to read and enjoyed by both of us. Certainly stimulating as made him ask so many questions and… Read More »“This book has a lot to offer!” Reviews for Letter to Pluto

5 Stars for Letter to Pluto!

Letter to PlutoÂ by Lou Treleaven came out last week and we’re thrilled that it is out in the world! We’re even more thrilled to have received a 5* review forÂ the literary space adventure from The Bookbag! “This is a fascinating concept for a book and one that works completely […]Â I loved how the different characters came across in their letter writing. It is a really interesting way to tell their… Read More »5 Stars for Letter to Pluto!

“A barrel of laughs from start to finish.” Review for Mr Mustachio

It’s such a treat for us when a book we’ve helped make is enjoyed so much that it earns a review such as this one! The wonderful Ally, who writes at BooksMonsters, has reviewed the amazing Mr Mustachio by super picture book team, Yasmin Finch and Abigail Tompkins. “When this book arrived, I sat down and read it. Then I read it again out loud. I always do this as… Read More »“A barrel of laughs from start to finish.” Review for Mr Mustachio

Maverick Junior Fiction: “Perfectly suited!”

We are so excited to break into the fiction world of children’s publishing this October with our first three junior fiction titles. Cheryl, who writes at Madhouse Family Reviews, has kindly review the titles, sharing them with her son who is fast becoming a confident reader himself! It’s lovely to see that Maverick books are “growing up” at the same rate as Pierre, leading to a much more interactive bedtime… Read More »Maverick Junior Fiction: “Perfectly suited!”

Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape is ‘a big hit’!

Mary has been reading our new junior fiction books with her son who is 6 and just starting to read himself. She has given Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape by Izy Penguin a fantastic review! “Written by Izy Penguin,Â Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape is a fun book, children will enjoy. Â More confident readers will chuckle away as they enjoy it for themselves. Â Iâ€™ve read the 128… Read More »Grandma Bendy and the Great Snake Escape is ‘a big hit’!

“A real jewel of a picture book” – Review for Not Enough for Queen Fluff

Kerry Trickett who reviews for My Book Corner has reviewed Rachel Lyon’sÂ royally, rhyming tale,Â Not Enough for Queen Fluff.Â “The fun writing in Not Enough For Queen Fluff, combined with the gorgeously detailed illustrations by Catalina Echeverri, make this a real jewel of a picture book, to be read many times over. Be sure to look out for the cheeky frog on the final spread â€” it always makes us smile!”… Read More »“A real jewel of a picture book” – Review for Not Enough for Queen Fluff

“This book is sure to be a real crowd-pleaser in your burrow too!”

Regina and Dolly who write for Diapers and Daydreams over in the United States have reviewed our royal, rhyming book,Â Not Enough for Queen Fluff. Â The rhyming text from Rachel Lyon rolls off the tongue, and is filled with so many funnies there will be sure to be plenty of giggles! (â€œThere were toads on the table and fleas at my feet and for dinner they offered me bug broth… Read More »“This book is sure to be a real crowd-pleaser in your burrow too!”