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Hamster Sitter Wanted

‘Comedy gold for toddlers and parents!’ Glowing review for Hamster Sitter Wanted from Books for Bairns

Kirsty and bairn at Books for Bairns just posted a glowing review for Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘Already this is has been a regularly requested read from the bairn for all of September! Let me start by saying right away this is comedy gold for toddlers and parents! The introduction of the hamsters by their quirky names is fantastic and I try to… Read More »‘Comedy gold for toddlers and parents!’ Glowing review for Hamster Sitter Wanted from Books for Bairns

‘Will prove to be very popular with young children and their parents’ The Letterpress Project enjoys Hamster Sitter Wanted

Karen at The Letterpress Project loved our latest picture book Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘This is another hilarious and colourful picture book from Maverick publishers which I am sure will prove to be very popular with young children and their parents. I would guess that we might be seeing further adventures from this lot in the not too distant future.’ Read the full… Read More »‘Will prove to be very popular with young children and their parents’ The Letterpress Project enjoys Hamster Sitter Wanted

‘The energetic story made me smile’ Hamster Sitter Wanted leaves Nayu’s Reading Corner wanting more!

New reviewer Nayu’s Reading Corner gave a lovely response to Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘The energetic story made me smile, and the clever illustrations gave it extra zing. I learned why Stinky gets their name, I adored the cute bows and flowers in the girl hamsters’ hair, how portraits on stairs seemed to look at the action, how knitting is enjoyed by the… Read More »‘The energetic story made me smile’ Hamster Sitter Wanted leaves Nayu’s Reading Corner wanting more!

‘We really enjoyed both of these books’ The Ish Mother (with Eleanor and Ezra) sample our latest picture books!

The Ish Mother ably aided by young Eleanor and Ezra tested out our latest animal themed picture books: ‘It’s a good story for reading together, talking about the jokes and pointing out the funny happenings that aren’t mentioned in the text. Noticing details that aren’t obvious in the text is something that Eleanor worked a lot on in Reception so this was a good continuation of that.’ ‘Eleanor liked this… Read More »‘We really enjoyed both of these books’ The Ish Mother (with Eleanor and Ezra) sample our latest picture books!

‘Plenty to look out for on each reading’ The Sceptical Mum laughs through Hamster Sitter Wanted!

The Sceptical Mum and her young readers recently enjoyed the playful humour and cheeky illustrations in Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘The illustrations are great; bright, cheeky, cute and Marks has an impressive ability to convey a whole emotion in the just the curve of a pen. Plus, the details in the scenes with all the cheeky hamsters give you plenty to look out… Read More »‘Plenty to look out for on each reading’ The Sceptical Mum laughs through Hamster Sitter Wanted!

Our latest picture books reviewed in The Lancashire Evening Post!

Pam at The Lancashire Evening Post recently reviewed our two new picture books for August, Clumpety Bump by Phil Allcock and illustrated by Richard Watson and Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘Children will love joining in Allcock’s wordplay, learning about the importance of hard work and helpfulness, and following Watson’s colourful gallery of vibrant illustrations. Hilarious horseplay for the under-fives!’ ‘Children will enjoy all… Read More »Our latest picture books reviewed in The Lancashire Evening Post!

‘Absolutely amazing’ Boolino adores our hamsters!

We’ve just spotted a fantastic review from Boolino for Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam which highlights the wonderful illustrations by Hannah Marks. ‘The illustrations in Hamster Sitter Wanted are absolutely amazing. Each hamster has its own unique style and kids will adore searching through the pages looking for the hidden details. All the hamsters have different names, which made us laugh! Watch out for Stinky, he’s our favourite! Big… Read More »‘Absolutely amazing’ Boolino adores our hamsters!

Two Maverick titles in Boolino’s top 10 books for August!

We are thrilled that two recently published picture books, Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks and Clumpety Bump by Phil Allcock and illustrated by Richard Watson have been named among the top 10 titles for August by Boolino! See the full list and buy copies here  

Tracy and her Horde of Hamsters Tour Croydon Libraries!

Tracy Gunaratnam has been very busy with her horde (yes, that is the correct collective term!) of hamsters touring three Croydon libraries this month. She read her latest book Hamster Sitter Wanted (with brilliant illustrations by Hannah Marks) and the ever popular Preposterous Rhinoceros (illustrated by the talented Marta Costa) and joined in various craft activities with her young fans. L to R: New Addington Library (15th August), Bradmore Green… Read More »Tracy and her Horde of Hamsters Tour Croydon Libraries!