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Gold for Horace and Hattie!

Our Hedgehugs board books have both received gold awards from Bizziebaby! They have been praised very highly indeed, here are some of the reviews: Hedgehugs “As soon as we took the book out of the packaging we were very excited. The cover is bright and colourful and the picture on the cover is very sweet. The wipeable hardback appealed straightaway! The book is clearly made to a high standard. It… Read More »Gold for Horace and Hattie!

“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

Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers in the States either!

The San Diego Book Review has given our favourite reluctant pirate a fantastic review. It seems that pirates on diggers are just as popular across the pond as they are here! Here’s they’re rollicking good review of Pirate Don’t Drive Diggers by Alex English. “Children love stories told in rhyme, and the clever prose of Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers is sure to draw young listeners in quickly. Life is challenging for… Read More »Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers in the States either!

“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

Pam Norfolk, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has reviewed our latest offering of books! Read the full reviews here. Hedgehugs board books by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson “Toddlers and pre-schoolers will love getting their little ‘paws’ on Maverick’s two new Hedgehugs wipe-clean board books which re-tell these cute and cosy animal adventure stories with captivating illustrations and charming simplicity.” Buy Hedgehugs and Horace and Hattipillar As Quiet… Read More »“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

“Hedgehugs are in order all round!” Hedgehugs Board Book review

Jessica, who writes at Handy Mummy tumblr has reviewed the new Hedgehugs board books and has given them a sparkling review.                   “You can imagine my delight when Maverick books told me they were creating board book versions. I love the way they have been adapted into board books. I felt that they had the same charm and wonderfully cute illustrations as always whilst making… Read More »“Hedgehugs are in order all round!” Hedgehugs Board Book review

Read it Daddy reads them all!

Our three September books have been reviewed by Read it Daddy and have all passed with flying colours! Phil at Read it Daddy reads the books with his daughter Charlotte and they share their favourite bits. As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Evgenia Golubeva “As Quiet as a Mouse shows that once again Maverick has an eye for publishing some really brilliant books for little ones, from… Read More »Read it Daddy reads them all!

“Winningly illustrated.” Lovely review for As Quiet as a Mouse

Jill at Red Reading Hub has written a lovely review for As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen. She praises both the story and the beautiful illustrations by Evgenia Golubeva. “Edgar has fond feelings for his new baby sister but he does find it extremely challenging not to keep waking her up – no matter how much he tries. An extended joke of a story, winningly illustrated, that will… Read More »“Winningly illustrated.” Lovely review for As Quiet as a Mouse

Lovely reviews for our new books from This Day I Love

Leyla at This Day I love has written some lovely reviews for our latest books including our board books which have become the first books her third child, known only as ‘thing 3’ just now, will own when they are born.         Hedgehugs and Horace and Hattiepillar board books. “The girls already love the Hedgehugs stories and these two new board books are based on the Hedgehugs… Read More »Lovely reviews for our new books from This Day I Love

Reviews for As Quiet as a Mouse

As Quiet as a Mouse by new Maverick author Karen Owen, has received two lovely 5 star reviews on Amazon. “A gorgeous feel-good story with wonderful illustrations. Edgar the Elephant can’t help being noisy, which keeps waking up his new baby sister. So it’s up to his best friend Ruby to teach him how to be as quiet as a mouse. A splendid book about friendship and perseverance.” “Sweet story, great… Read More »Reviews for As Quiet as a Mouse

“The Hedgehugs are as lovable as ever.” Review for Hedgehugs board books.

Our Hedgehugs board books have gone down a real treat so far and Parents in Touch have agreed that they are a great addition to the Hedgehugs range!                                    “These are the first board books from the wonderful Maverick Books and it’s lovely to see that the first two introduce babies and toddlers to… Read More »“The Hedgehugs are as lovable as ever.” Review for Hedgehugs board books.