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Family Buzz reviews Maverick Books

The Family Buzz magazine is a free, fun publication for families in East Sussex released quarterly and distributed around schools, nurseries and supermarkets. Four of Maverick’s September books were featured in the magazine’s winter issue in the Reading Corner Feature. Six year old Nancy reviewed A Scarf and a Half, Bibble and the Bubbles and Yuck! said the Yak, while eight year old Lily reviewed I wish I’d been Born… Read More »Family Buzz reviews Maverick Books

Horse and Countryside review I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn

I wish I’d been born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon is proving to be very popular with the UK’s horse lovers! Last month it was featured in Horse Magazine and now it has been reviewed and featured by Horse and Countryside. ‘Written in rhyme by Rachel Lyon, this heartwarming story is beautifully illustrated by Andrea Ringli, and would make a lovely Christmas stocking filler for any child who loves ponies.’… Read More »Horse and Countryside review I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn

Daniel O’Dowd stars in the new book in the Ever So Series

Julie Fulton has written the fourth instalment in the Ever So  series. This story follow Daniel O’Dowd who is ever so loud. We all know that one child who only seems to have one volume – loud! Well, Daniel O’Dowd’s voice is supersonic. So supersonic that he can save the world, but will he remember his teacher’s advice in order to save himself? Daniel O’Dowd is a fantastic story about… Read More »Daniel O’Dowd stars in the new book in the Ever So Series

Alice Hemming’s new book out in January

Alice Hemming’s latest book, Robopop, is out in January! Dylan and Daisy are disappointed that their dad is different to other dads, so he goes to elaborate efforts to show them that dads don’t just come out of a box. After spending the day with Robopop, the robotic dad extraordinaire, Dylan and Daisy are happy to return to their unique and caring dad. Robopop is a great book about accepting… Read More »Alice Hemming’s new book out in January

Hedgehugs have a new home!

Hedgehugs is becoming a fantastic brand, with a new book on its way in May, a calendar and a family organiser on sale now and more great products in the pipeline. Hedgehugs, Horace and Hattie, now have their very own home – www.hedgehugsofficial.com. The new Hedgehugs website is a great place to find out more about the Hedgehugs, Horace and Hattie, more about the authors, Lucy and Steve, and what… Read More »Hedgehugs have a new home!

Hedgehugs Family Organiser Give Away

In the true spirit of Christmas, Ickle Pickle is generously giving away one of our Hedgehugs Family Organisers to one lucky winner to help them see through 2015 in a well organised manner! The Hedgehugs Family Organiser is proving to be very popular so far and it looks likes many families are going to be guided through their birthdays, holidays, school inset days and karate gradings by Horace and Hattie!… Read More »Hedgehugs Family Organiser Give Away

Yuck! said the Yak Give Away at Stripey Stork!

Stripey Stork is giving away 5 copies of Alex English‘s children’s picture book Yuck! said the Yak. Stripey Stork is a volunteer-run group in Surrey that aims to support mums and children in the local area by donating children’s clothes, books and toys to families who are experiencing hardship. Alex English – who is from Reigate, Surrey – donated some clothes, toys and her books! She has generously donated several… Read More »Yuck! said the Yak Give Away at Stripey Stork!

Book of the Year 2014 – I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn!

Rachel Lyon’s second children’s picture book I wish I’d been born a Unicorn has been selected as a book of the year in Books for Keeps’ regular Brilliant Bookshop feature. Books for Keeps asks specialist booksellers from all around the UK to highlight their favourite books of 2014. Formby Bookshop chose to include I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn as one of their favourites! “New names doing well include… Read More »Book of the Year 2014 – I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn!

Pre-order the latest Maverick Books today!

Maverick will be publishing 5 new titles in January and you can pre-order your copies today! Daniel O’Dowd was ever so Loud – Julie Fulton. Pre-order here. This is the fourth book in the Ever So series by Julie Fulton. Julie’s rhymes are original and fun, making the Ever So series books a joy to read for both children and parents. Daniel O’Dowd has a very loud voice and annoys… Read More »Pre-order the latest Maverick Books today!

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