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i wish I’d been born a Unicorn

Unicorn dreaming: New edition of a Maverick favourite coming this month!

On the 28th of May we are publishing a brand new edition of one of our most popular books, I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon and illustrated by Andrea Ringli. Mucky is a rather smelly horse who has a secret wish to become a unicorn. Find out how it all comes true… Pre-order here Reviews and Awards for the first edition: Selected for The Summer Reading… Read More »Unicorn dreaming: New edition of a Maverick favourite coming this month!

“A wonderful addition to any classroom” – review for Maverick early readers

Laura, who blogs at The Butterfly Mother has written a lovely review for our new set of Maverick early readers. She called them, “a wonderful addition to any classroom as their humorous content will really engage the children.” And she had lots of lovely things to say about each of the stories as well! Grumpy King Colin “A fabulous message to any unruly toddler or preschooler in my opinion! Caterpillar… Read More »“A wonderful addition to any classroom” – review for Maverick early readers

“Irresistible little books to inspire and entertain new readers.”

Pam, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has written a great review for the our latest Early Reader, which “has proved so popular with teachers, librarians and – most important of all – young readers.” A Gold Star for George by Alice Hemming  “Alice Hemming, who is passionate about picture books, provides the ‘aah’ factor in this appealing and heart-warming story while illustrator Kimberley Scott turns the menagerie of animals into… Read More »“Irresistible little books to inspire and entertain new readers.”

“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

Early Readers reviews

Mary, who writes for Over 40 and a Mum to One, has reviewed our latest early readers. Her son, Monkey is currently learning to read at school but will only read school books, home books are mum’s to read apparently! Hopefully our familiar early readers, adapted from our picture books, will encourage him to pick up some books at home and practice his reading. “The Maverick Early Readers range has been… Read More »Early Readers reviews

Rachel Lyon teams up with ASPACE for a bedtime reads campaign!

ASPACE is a wonderful company who make inspirational beds and bedroom furniture for children to give them a creative space of their own. They have teamed up with The Great British Bookshop to put together a list of the best bedtime reads which will be voted for by expert bloggers to find the winner to be awarded The Best Bedtime Book Award.  Our very own Rachel Lyon has been selected with… Read More »Rachel Lyon teams up with ASPACE for a bedtime reads campaign!

Are you ready for the Summer Reading Challenge?

The Summer Reading challenge officially starts tomorrow! This year the Reading Agency are working with Guinness World Records to set the world record for most pledges for a reading challenge. The event will officially start Friday 10th July with a party ( of course!) to launch a weekend of record breaking pledges in Libraries across the country. Maverick are thrilled to have three of our titles in the challenge this… Read More »Are you ready for the Summer Reading Challenge?

I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn to be read by Edith Bowman on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories!

I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon will be read on Cbeebies Bedtime stories by Edith Bowman on Friday 12th June!   I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn is Rachel Lyon’s second picture book published with Maverick and has been very popular since it’s release in September 2014. It has also been included in the 2015 Summer Reading Challenge along with two other Maverick book –… Read More »I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn to be read by Edith Bowman on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories!

Derek Jacobi reads The Black and White Club for Cbeebies Bedtime stories!

Next Tuesday evening before little ones across the UK go to bed, they will be treated to the wonderful story of The Black and White Club by the one and only Sir Derek Jacobi. On Tuesday 24th March, the celebrated actor Sir Derek Jacobi –  who stars in Cinderella, Last Tango in Halifax and I, Claudius – will read The Black and White Club on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories. The Black… Read More »Derek Jacobi reads The Black and White Club for Cbeebies Bedtime stories!