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‘Like a ray of sunshine’ High praise for new Turquoise band Early Reader The Oojamaflip

Sarah at My Book Corner has posted a wonderful review for new Turquoise band Early Reader by Lou Treleaven The Oojamaflip: ‘Lou Treleaven’s fantastically named book takes us on journey with our favourite professor as the reader considers what is needed to invent – a vivid imagination, an eye for science and sheer determination. With Julia Patton’s illustrations brightening up our literary world and detailing Professor’s inventions in a fun… Read More »‘Like a ray of sunshine’ High praise for new Turquoise band Early Reader The Oojamaflip

“A brilliantly, entertaining gem of a read” Booklover Jo reviews Professor McQuark

What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than with a brilliant review for our favourite science lover and inventor, Professor McQuark? Booklover Jo has reviewed the quirky McQuark, created by Lou Treleaven and brought to life by Julia Patton and has said it ‘will have a real pride of place in her school library.’ “‘Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip’ […] is a brilliantly, entertaining gem of a read. Wacky, wild… Read More »“A brilliantly, entertaining gem of a read” Booklover Jo reviews Professor McQuark

Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip selected for Summer Reading Challenge 2016!

Professor McQuark will be inspiring more children than ever this summer as Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip has been selected for the 2016 Big Friendly Read Summer Reading Challenge, put together by The Reading Agency. This year’s reading challenge is linking up with the global year-long Roald Dahl celebrations honouring the beloved storyteller. The 72 Books selected for the challenge have been chosen based on 6 key Dahl themes including,… Read More »Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip selected for Summer Reading Challenge 2016!

“Exciting children’s picture books with quirky and inventive themes.”

Pam at the Lancashire Evening Post has reviewed our latest books and given them some great reviews! Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip  “Debut author Lou Treleaven works some imaginative and inventive magic as she combines rhyme, raucous fun and madcap science in an exciting and energetic picture book. Julia Patton’s creative and quirky illustrations add extra vitality and colour to Treleaven’s lively, rhyming story which comes packed with ideas, inventions and… Read More »“Exciting children’s picture books with quirky and inventive themes.”

Ickle Pickle and Maverick books

Kaz and her son Ickle Pickle have been reading our latest Maverick books and she has shared some great pictures of the lovely Ickle Pickle with the quirky Professor McQuark! First of all, let me tell you about our latest Maverick Books – ‘Hopping Hot’ is one from the gorgeous Hedgehug series, ‘Strictly No Crocs’ is a new book from Heather Pinder and Susan Batori and my favourite at the… Read More »Ickle Pickle and Maverick books

“Slick rhymes and the entertaining drawings.” Review for Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip

The Madhouse family have reviewed Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip by Lou Treleaven and Julia Patton and, as I expected, this one is right up their street! “Professor McQuark, is a fantastic rolemodel for little girls (and boys) because she’s a very clever and very creative scientist. There are so many picture books featuring princesses, ballerinas and fashionistas that it’s fabulous to see a book encouraging girls to become inventors… Read More »“Slick rhymes and the entertaining drawings.” Review for Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip

Lou Treleaven on BBC Three Counties Radio

Lou Treleaven appeared on Nick Coffer’s show on BBC Three Counties Radio on Monday this week to talk all about her debut picture book Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip.    Nick said: “What stood out to me, as a School Governer and a dad to a girl, is a positive, science role model as the lead character in the book. It’s harder to get girls to engage with science and it’s something that… Read More »Lou Treleaven on BBC Three Counties Radio

“A lovely, funny read” – Review for Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip

Mary and Monkey, who write at the blog Over40 and a Mum to One, have reviewed Lou Trleleaven’s Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip and we’re pleased to hear that it is Monkey’s top picture book pick of the week! “The story is told in rhyming text with wonderfully descriptive illustrations by Julia Patton. It’s been a great hit here – Oojamaflip is a word Monkey hears me using all the time! I won’t ruin the ending but it’s… Read More »“A lovely, funny read” – Review for Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip

“Maverick picture books are always excellent stories”

Parents in Touch have reviewed our latest picture books and they had some incredible things to say about our new releases! “I love to review Maverick picture books – they are always excellent stories, beautifully illustrated and almost invariably have a strong rhyme which makes them perfect to read aloud.” Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip  “A hilarious story, ingeniously illustrated by Julia Patton with great detail. Text and pictures work… Read More »“Maverick picture books are always excellent stories”

The Reading Game by Dee Kirkby

Dee Kirkby has been reading our latest books and has made a game out of reading them! It’s a very simple game that can be extremely enjoyable for both children and adults. Take turns reading Try to be the most creative with character voices Get the most laughs from everyone else Win! Dee and her family played with Lou Treleaven’s Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip. They also played with Heather Pindar’s Strictly No… Read More »The Reading Game by Dee Kirkby