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‘An introduction to the concept of sharing which should prompt some discussion with young readers.’ Father Reading shouts Mine! about Alex English’s Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine

Kieron and T at Father Reading Every Day SHARE their review of Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine by Alex English with illustrations by Emma Levey: A simple, recognisable story about the struggle to get children to share their toys. Parents will recognise Porcupine well but there is perhaps a missed opportunity with the final message as Porcupine doesn’t learn the error of his ways – he is more lucky… Read More »‘An introduction to the concept of sharing which should prompt some discussion with young readers.’ Father Reading shouts Mine! about Alex English’s Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine

‘A great book’ Fab review for Yuck! Said the Yak at From Baby to Brontë

We’ve just spotted a wonderful review for Yuck! said the Yak by Alex English with illustrations by Emma Levey at From Baby to Brontë: ‘We really enjoyed this story… I like the way that yak turns out not to be a fussy eater, actually, in the end. He’d just been offered the wrong things. He points out that all yaks like grass, and Alfie’s offers, though well-intentioned, were ill-informed. It’s… Read More »‘A great book’ Fab review for Yuck! Said the Yak at From Baby to Brontë

Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine shortlisted for the Dundee Picture Book Award 2018!

We are delighted that our picture book Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine by Alex English and illustrated by Emma Levey has just been shortlisted for the Dundee Picture Book Award 2018! Alex and Emma will be attending the awards ceremony on the 21st of June at the Whitehall Theatre in Dundee which will be hosted by school children and attended by about 400 pupils. We are thrilled and excited… Read More »Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine shortlisted for the Dundee Picture Book Award 2018!

‘My new favourite!’ Book Monsters goes wild for Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine

A wonderful review for Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine (also on the book list for the Summer Reading Challenge 2017!) by Alex English and illustrated by Emma Levey ‘The writing by Alex English reads so wonderfully. It’s in rhyme and flows like a real classic picture book which almost anyone can confidently read out loud. Full of expression and fun, but with few words so the important message being… Read More »‘My new favourite!’ Book Monsters goes wild for Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine

Two Maverick books chosen for the Summer Reading Challenge 2017!

We are delighted that two of our book have been chosen for the Reading Agency’s Animal Agents Summer Reading Challenge this year! Mine, Mine, Mine Said the Porcupine by Alex English and illustrated by Emma Levey is a charming story of sharing and friendship The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and illustrated by Alex Willmore is sure to please both book and bear lovers and is the perfect choice for a… Read More »Two Maverick books chosen for the Summer Reading Challenge 2017!

‘A gentle lesson in sharing’ Terrific review of Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine in Red Reading Hub

Lovely words for Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine by Alex English, illustrated by Emma Levey, in Red Reading Hub.   ‘A gentle lesson in sharing delivered in a rhythmic text easy enough to read so that those around Alfie’s age can try it for themselves. Emma Levey portrays the porcupine as hirsute making him appear cuddly rather than a prickly character and he certainly knows how to talk with… Read More »‘A gentle lesson in sharing’ Terrific review of Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine in Red Reading Hub

“It made me smile. Simple as that.” Charming review for Mine Mine Mine said the Porcupine

Bookmonster Ally has written a lovely review for Mine Mine Mine said the Porcupine by Alex English and Emma Levey, follow up book to Yuck! Said the Yak. “So, hand in hand, the writing and illustrations in Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine work together to reinforce the importance of friendship and imagination in playtime to children in a fun, colourful and characterful way. Lovely, really lovely. It made me… Read More »“It made me smile. Simple as that.” Charming review for Mine Mine Mine said the Porcupine

“An enchanting picture story ” Review for Mine Mine Mine Said the Porcupine

Alfie is developing a habit of entertaining rude guests; first a fussy yak and now a selfish porcupine! Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post, has a written a lovely review for Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine, the follow up story to Yuck! Said the Yak by Alex English and Emma Levey. “The often forgotten joys of sharing and friendship take centre stage in another wonderfully wacky and imaginative book from Alex English complemented… Read More »“An enchanting picture story ” Review for Mine Mine Mine Said the Porcupine

Yuck! Said the Yak selected for Bookstart Corner programme!

Yuck! said the Yak by Alex English and illustrated by Emma Levey has become a firm favourite with children since it was published in September 2014. Now, it will reach even more children and help start their reading journeys as part of the Bookstart Corner programme by Booktrust. Yuck! Said the Yak has been selected as one of two picture books which will be sent out to children’s centres across the… Read More »Yuck! Said the Yak selected for Bookstart Corner programme!

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