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Horace and Hattiepillar

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!

Primary Times reviews

We’ve had some very lovely reviews from Willow at Primary Times! Willow is a five year old reviewer based in Cornwall who was kind enough to give three of our books 5 stars! A Gold Star for George (buy here) “I like the cover of this book because it made me laugh as George the giraffe has a hula hoop on his neck. This book has good size writing and is… Read More »Primary Times reviews

‘A sweet story that’s a little bit educational too!’ – The Bookbag review Horace and Hattiepillar

Ruth has kindly reviewed Horace and Hattiepillar for the brilliant site – The Bookbag! We are thrilled with the review and recommendation that she has given the second Hedgehugs book.   “Horace and Hattie are rather charming little characters, and I like the design of this book, with it’s crisp colours and beautiful style. It means that as well as being a nice story to read aloud, it’s a nice… Read More »‘A sweet story that’s a little bit educational too!’ – The Bookbag review Horace and Hattiepillar

Maverick Mondays are back!

#MaverickMondays have returned this May, get ready for four weeks of reviews from Maverick reviewer Beebop’s Books! In January Beebop’s Books shared a review of a Maverick book every Monday with the hashtag #MaverickMondays. Now they have returned to review our latest books starting with the adorable Horace and Hattiepillar. “Lucy’s illustrations are really sweet. The colours stand out and little ones will love them. They are standalone art and… Read More »Maverick Mondays are back!

Charlotte and Daddy read Horace and Hattiepillar!

Charlotte and her Dad Phil are the dynamic duo who review books on the popular children’s review site Read it Daddy! Here’s what they said about Horace and Hattiepillar: “Can you describe hedgehogs as cuddly? Horace and Hattie the Hedgehugs are definitely our two fave spiny little creatures and they’re back for a second outing in Horace and Hattiepillar. A delightful and whimsical tale from Lucy and Steve, following the life… Read More »Charlotte and Daddy read Horace and Hattiepillar!

Love Reading 4 Kids Loved reading our books!

We’ve had some short and sweet reviews for our some of our latest books from Love Reading 4 Kids and they’ve included a little piece from our editor Kim as well! Horace and Hattiepillar “This charming little story works as an introduction to the life cycle of the butterfly but is also a sweet and inspiring story about the natural world, and about friendship.” Kim on Horace and Hattiepilllar: “Everyone at Maverick… Read More »Love Reading 4 Kids Loved reading our books!

‘Delightful’ and ‘charming’! – new review for Horace and Hattiepillar

Horace and Hattiepillar is proving just as popular as Hedgehugs and is receiving some fantastic reviews! The latest review is from Jill Bennett at Red Reading Hub. “As in the first story, the richly patterned artwork is charming and may well encourage children to create their own Hattie and Horace collage pictures and perhaps, stories. And, it would be wonderful to let children bury themselves in a fluffy bed of flowers… Read More »‘Delightful’ and ‘charming’! – new review for Horace and Hattiepillar

Horace and Hattiepillar review on My Book Corner

Horace and Hattiepillar has received another great review, this time from Emma at My Book Corner – a lovely review site for children’s picture books. Steve Wilson’s gentle narrative tells how the friends go about ‘munching’ and ‘crunching’ in their bid to turn into ‘something beautiful, colourful and wonderful too.’ There’s a wonderful pace to his writing, which glides gently along whilst celebrating the innocence and friendship of his lovable characters. Lucy… Read More »Horace and Hattiepillar review on My Book Corner

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

Give away opportunity!

One of our Maverick reviewers is giving you the chance to win one of our May books in a give away! Jenna at Chic Geek Diary, is running not only one competition, but two! You can enter on her blog or on Facebook. Make sure you leave a comment saying which book you would like to win. It’s a tough choice, so give it a lot of thought! She also wrote… Read More »Give away opportunity!