Catalina Echeverri

“I couldn’t help but smile.” Review for Not Enough for Queen Fluff

Cheryl and the madhouse kids have reviewed the newest royal addition to the Maverick list – Not Enough for Queen Fluff! Written by Rachel Lyon in beautiful rhyme and illustrated by the talented Catalina Echeverri, this book is the product of a Maverick dream team! Cheryl seems to agree! “Stories told in rhyme always get a particularly enthusiastic response from the Madhouse kids for reading at bedtime and Pierre has… Read More »“I couldn’t help but smile.” Review for Not Enough for Queen Fluff

Heart of Hawick

This year we had not one, but two of our lovely books shortlisted for the Heart of Hawick Children’s Book Award. A Scarf and a Half by Amanda Brandon and Preposterous Rhinoceros by Tracy Gunaratnam Â Â Â Amanda and Tracy took a jolly little jaunt up to Hawick to take part in the awards. Amanda said: “Â I didnâ€™t need A Scarf and a Half when [we] visited the Scottish Borders… Read More »Heart of Hawick

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

Praising scarves and rhinos!

Last Friday, everyone at Maverick got some lovely good news which put us in amazing spirits for the weekend! Two of our authors have had their first picture books nominated for the Heart of Hawick Children’s Book Award. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Amanda Brandon’s first Granny Mutton Yarn story, A Scarf and a HalfÂ and Tracy Gunaratnam‘s first storyÂ Preposterous RhinocerosÂ have both been nominated. It is… Read More »Praising scarves and rhinos!

“The perfect start to a lifetime of reading…”

Yet another wonderful review for our early readers! This time the praise comes from loyal Maverick supporter, Pam Norfolk, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post. “An enchanting series of five Early Reader books has been adapted from the original picture books so that young children, who may recognise and already love the stories, can make the important transition from listener to reader. […]Â Young children just starting to get the… Read More »“The perfect start to a lifetime of reading…”

Amanda Brandon sure can put on a show!

Amanda Brandon is a very skilled author when it comes to not only writing but also children’s events! Amanda visited Maldon Library for their Summer Reading Challenge event. Her book A Scarf and a Half is part of the 2015 Record Breakers Summer Reading Challenge, run by the Reading Agency. She read her book to a room full of eager fans and then signed copies afterwards. The children were very… Read More »Amanda Brandon sure can put on a show!

Are you ready for the Summer Reading Challenge?

The Summer Reading challenge officially starts tomorrow! This year the Reading Agency are working with Guinness World Records to set the world record for most pledges for a reading challenge. The event will officially start Friday 10th July with a party ( of course!) to launch a weekend of record breaking pledges in Libraries across the country. Maverick are thrilled to have three of our titles in the challenge this… Read More »Are you ready for the Summer Reading Challenge?

The Lancashire Evening Post gives Maverick some knock out reviews!

Pam Norfolk reviews children’s books for the Lancashire Evening Post and she has given all four of our new releases some spectacular reviews. A Gold Star for George (buy here.) “George the gorgeous giraffe makes a welcome return in the second book of Alice Hemming and Kimberley Scottâ€™s much-loved George the Giraffe & Friends series, and this time the gangly giant proves that helping others brings the greatest reward. Alice… Read More »The Lancashire Evening Post gives Maverick some knock out reviews!

Yummy Mummy Flabby Tummy reviews Maverick books!

Laura at the lovely blog, Yummy Mummy Flabby TummyÂ has reviewed our four latest releases! A Gold Star for George (buy here) “This is a great story to encourage being kind towards others and being happy for friends even if you really wanted that something for yourself. The book is really easy to read and follow and is really colourful and fun.” Read the full review here. A Box of Socks… Read More »Yummy Mummy Flabby Tummy reviews Maverick books!

Primary Times reviews

We’ve had some very lovely reviews from Willow at Primary Times! Willow is a five year old reviewer based in Cornwall who was kind enough to give three of our books 5 stars! A Gold Star for GeorgeÂ (buy here) “I like the cover of this book because it made me laugh as George the giraffe has a hula hoop on his neck. This book has good size writing and is… Read More »Primary Times reviews