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“Beginner readers need quality books to read.” Early readers review

Melissa, who writes at Honey Bee Books, has tried and tested our early readers and has written us a lovely review! We completely agree with her that children need high quality early readers to encourage and enhance their reading skills. We take high quality, engaging stories and work to carefully edit them to be the best possible tools to help children learn to read. Here’s what Melissa had to say:… Read More »“Beginner readers need quality books to read.” Early readers review

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!

A launch and a half!

Last night the Maverick team invited authors, illustrators, friends and book lovers to come and celebrate the launch of all of our titles this year. We’ve had a lot to celebrate – the fourth title in the Ever So series, the second George the Giraffe book and 4 brand new Maverick authors, 2015 has been an amazing year for Maverick. We celebrated at the lovely Square Pig and Pen in… Read More »A launch and a half!

‘Pirates’ keeps digging up great reviews!

We’ve had another lovely review from Regina and Dolly in the states! This time they reviewed Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers by Alex English. What a perfect way to mix two of little boys’ favorite things: pirates and construction trucks! This clever book was fun to read out loud. Dolly definitely loved the bouncing, jolly rhyme as she was whisked away to sea to join in this pirate adventure! I appreciate… Read More »‘Pirates’ keeps digging up great reviews!

Pirates grab another great review on the Bookbag!

Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers is fast becoming one of Maverick’s most popular titles! Most recently it has received a fantastic review from The Bookbag! “The pictures are bright and interesting, with plenty to look at and funny extras such as a cheeky crab and a grumpy seagull. I liked the stubbly-faced builders, and I also liked that the final picture is hidden away on the back page, so although you… Read More »Pirates grab another great review on the Bookbag!

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 Scott’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 Tummy 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!

Pirates dig up another smashing review!

Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers has received yet another fantastic review, this time from a favourite Maverick Reviewer, Mary, who reviews books with her son on her blog, Over 40 and a Mum to One. “Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers is written by Alex English, and her last book, Yuck, Said the Yak is still a firm favourite here.  Diggers are a big thing here and we also quite like Pirates so… Read More »Pirates dig up another smashing review!

Avast! Another good review is on the horizon!

Emma at My Book Corner has read and reviewed the latest picture book by Maverick author Alex English – Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers. “Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers, written by Alex English & illustrated by Duncan Beedie, is a humorous picture book about a frustrated pirate. Why can’t everyone just understand that he just wants to drive a digger?! Alex English’s jovial narrative spins a humorous tale which both pirate &… Read More »Avast! Another good review is on the horizon!

Smashing reviews from Parents in Touch

Parents in Touch have reviewed our latest books and have given them rave reviews! First of all they had some wonderful things to say about us: “Maverick Publishing publish some of the best children’s picture books and I always look forward to reviewing them; the story lines are always strong and the illustrations excellent.”  Thank you very much indeed! One of our priorities at Maverick is to publish stories of… Read More »Smashing reviews from Parents in Touch

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