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“A gorgeous book to share with little ones.” Review for Animal Magic

Animal Magic by Phil Allcock and Gina Maldonado is proving to be a hit with lots of our reviewers! Emma, who writes at My Book Corner, is no exception… “What a glorious rhyming board book from the team of Phil Allcock and Gina Maldonado […] Allcock’s rhythm is faultless, with fabulous vocabulary. Brilliantly vibrant illustrations from Maldonado ensure the focus for each spread is squarely on the featured animal. Animal Magic is a gorgeous… Read More »“A gorgeous book to share with little ones.” Review for Animal Magic

“Simple and fun story.” Bookbag review for Animal Magic

Sam Tyler has kindly reviewed Animal Magic by Phil Allcock for The Bookbag and has given the nonsense rhyme a lovely 4.5 stars! “This book is ideal for the hard cardboard pages and smaller look and feel. The simple and fun story, match the bright images and draw a baby in. The child wants to help you turn the pages and this is doable as the book is perfectly formed and durable. Animal… Read More »“Simple and fun story.” Bookbag review for Animal Magic

“One of the best board books I have seen recently” Review for Animal Magic!

Sarah at Parents in Touch has kindly reviewed the latest addition to our board book list, Animal Magic by Phil Allcock. “This is one board book which I promise you will be happy to read over and over again […] Young ones will love being able to guess, through the rhyme, what is going to come next and the text is lovely to read aloud. Coupled with gorgeous illustrations, this is one of… Read More »“One of the best board books I have seen recently” Review for Animal Magic!

“Fascinated by this book!” Review for Animal Magic

Animal Magic by Phil Allcock, is a fun, rhyming text introducing young children to different animals in a different and magical way! Catherine, who writes for Story Snug, has reviewed Animal Magic.  “A catchy rhyming text makes Animal Magic a really fun book to read aloud. This sturdy, colourful board book for the littlest people introduces them to a variety of animals and birds in an amusing and playful way […] My eight year old… Read More »“Fascinated by this book!” Review for Animal Magic

“As much fun to read for the parent as it is for the child” Review for Animal Magic

Animal Magic is the latest addition to Maverick’s growing board book list. Written by Phil Allcock and illustrated by Gina Maldonado, Animal Magic is a short and a fun rhyme with visually stunning illustrations, perfect for youngest of book lovers. We sent a copy for review to Cheryl who writes at Madhouse Family Reviews. Here’s what she thought: “It’s rare to find a children’s book that is as much fun… Read More »“As much fun to read for the parent as it is for the child” Review for Animal Magic