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Reviews for our new picture books from Parents in Touch!

Parents in Touch have reviewed our latest picture book and have some very nice things to say about them indeed! As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen  “It’s hard to be quiet when you are an elephant! Edgar keeps waking up his new baby sister but however hard he tries, he can’t help being noisy. Simple text and vibrant illustrations make for a very enjoyable read.” Aerodynamics of Biscuits… Read More »Reviews for our new picture books from Parents in Touch!

“Funny, and full of imagination.” Fab review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits

Another review for the wacky Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh. The biscuit filled story has secured Monkey’s seal of approval and some lovely words from Mary who writes at Over 40 and a Mum to One. “With a space loving son who loves biscuits, we clearly were on to a winner before we’d even turned the front cover! We meet a little boy called Oliver with a similar love of… Read More »“Funny, and full of imagination.” Fab review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits

“Aerodynamics of Biscuits will be flying off the shelves.” Review from The Bookbag

Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh has received a pretty brilliant review from the wonderful folk at The Bookbag! “I was immediately intrigued by the title of this debut picture book from Clare Helen Walsh and feared the story wouldn’t live up to such an inspired idea. Fortunately the story is equally good. It’s a completely fantastical premise but I was certainly happy to buy into the idea of… Read More »“Aerodynamics of Biscuits will be flying off the shelves.” Review from The Bookbag

Not Without My Whale swimming in stars!

Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan has received three more 5 star reviews on Amazon over night! “I recently purchased this book for my daughter aged 4. As an adult I loved the book as my daughter has just started school. I asked my daughter what she liked about the book, she said “It made me smile and laugh because it’s funny”. What more do you want from a… Read More »Not Without My Whale swimming in stars!

5 stars for Aerodynamics of Biscuits!

The out of this world Aerodynamics of Biscuits by the amazing debut author Clare Helen Welsh has received an amazing 5 star review! “I enjoyed reading this with my daughter even though she is older than the usual picture book audience (you’re never too old for a good illustrated story). The story is wacky enough to delight and there are plenty of added extras in the illustrations to keep interest… Read More »5 stars for Aerodynamics of Biscuits!

5 Stars for Not Without my Whale!

Newbie Maverick author Billy Coughlan’s book Not Without My Whale has been published for a few short weeks and already its raking in 5 star reviews! The charming book has received 2 wonderful 5 star reviews on Amazon from two very happy customers. “A beautifully written and fantastically illustrated book about a little boys struggle with going to school. Both my son ( 8yrs old) and daughter (5yrs old) love… Read More »5 Stars for Not Without my Whale!

First review for Horace and Hattiepillar in Board Book form!

We love receiving reviews from the wonderful people at The Bookbag. They are a group of book enthusiasts who write honest and insightful reviews which we love to read. They have now added a little review for our new little board book Horace and Hattiepillar, which builds on the review they wrote for the original picture book. “We originally saw this book as a picture book but we’ve now seen it as… Read More »First review for Horace and Hattiepillar in Board Book form!

“A great addition to a class reading scheme or a home library”

A really wonderful review for our early readers from Catherine who writes at the blog Storysnug. Catherine is both a parent and a primary school teacher so she really knows what she is talking about when it comes to learning to read. We’re pleased that our early readers got her endorsement! “We are really impressed with Maverick’s Early Readers […] They are the perfect size for Key Stage One readers, have lovely shiny… Read More »“A great addition to a class reading scheme or a home library”

Early readers pop up in Primary Times!

Lovely to see our early readers making an appearance in the Primary Times book reviews page!   Buy your own copies by clicking the links below: A Scarf and a Half The Black and White Club Hocus Pocus Diplodocus Preposterous Rhinoceros Yuck! said the Yak