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‘The cat’s whiskers for feline fans!’ Super review of Wishker from The Lancashire Evening Post!

A big thanks to the Lancashire Evening Post for a great review of Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings! ‘Packed with chaos, comedy and Sarah Jennings’ bold, busy and colourful illustrations, Wishker is an enchanting adventure which comes complete with life lessons and home truths about not always getting your own way… and with a mischievous twist in its charming little tail.’ And thanks too, Pam, for… Read More »‘The cat’s whiskers for feline fans!’ Super review of Wishker from The Lancashire Evening Post!

“An enchanting picture story ” Review for Mine Mine Mine Said the Porcupine

Alfie is developing a habit of entertaining rude guests; first a fussy yak and now a selfish porcupine! Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post, has a written a lovely review for Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine, the follow up story to Yuck! Said the Yak by Alex English and Emma Levey. “The often forgotten joys of sharing and friendship take centre stage in another wonderfully wacky and imaginative book from Alex English complemented… Read More »“An enchanting picture story ” Review for Mine Mine Mine Said the Porcupine

“A true flight of imagination” Review for As Nice as Pie

This debut from Gary Sheppard, illustrated by Tim Budgen is a release we’re really looking forward to at Maverick, mainly for the excuse to eat lots of pie! Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post, has given As Nice as Pie a spectacular review: “Budgen’s gorgeous gallery of greedy birds is the perfect accompaniment to Sheppard’s carefully crafted rhymes and a simple but subtle story that is a true flight of imagination.” Thanks for… Read More »“A true flight of imagination” Review for As Nice as Pie

“Galloping into the big time!” Reviews for our latest books from Pam Norfolk

The lovely Pam, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has written some reviews for our latest books! Not Enough for Queen Fluff “This new rhyming extravaganza, brought to life by Catalina Echeverri’s gloriously detailed and characterful illustrations, sees the born ‘poetess’ on top form […] Lyon works her trademark magic in a story bursting with rhyme, some sound common sense and plenty of giggles as the bunnies fill their burrows… Read More »“Galloping into the big time!” Reviews for our latest books from Pam Norfolk

“A combination of colourful, quirky characters, bold illustrations and addictive, sing-along rhyming verse.”

At Maverick, some of our characters are too big for just one book and the biggest and boldest characters of all are, of course, the bizarre citizens of Hamilton Shady. Julie Fulton‘s Ever So series, featuring some of Hamilton Shady’s slightly flawed characters, has become an everlasting favourite. So with the fifth book due for release, we decided to give the whole series a bit of a lift, with brand… Read More »“A combination of colourful, quirky characters, bold illustrations and addictive, sing-along rhyming verse.”

“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.”

“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

Pam Norfolk, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has reviewed our latest offering of books! Read the full reviews here. Hedgehugs board books by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson “Toddlers and pre-schoolers will love getting their little ‘paws’ on Maverick’s two new Hedgehugs wipe-clean board books which re-tell these cute and cosy animal adventure stories with captivating illustrations and charming simplicity.” Buy Hedgehugs and Horace and Hattipillar As Quiet… Read More »“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

“The perfect start to a lifetime of reading…”

Yet another wonderful review for our early readers! This time the praise comes from loyal Maverick supporter, Pam Norfolk, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post. “An enchanting series of five Early Reader books has been adapted from the original picture books so that young children, who may recognise and already love the stories, can make the important transition from listener to reader. […] Young children just starting to get the… Read More »“The perfect start to a lifetime of reading…”

The Lancashire Evening Post gives Maverick some knock out reviews!

Pam Norfolk reviews children’s books for the Lancashire Evening Post and she has given all four of our new releases some spectacular reviews. A Gold Star for George (buy here.) “George the gorgeous giraffe makes a welcome return in the second book of Alice Hemming and Kimberley Scott’s much-loved George the Giraffe & Friends series, and this time the gangly giant proves that helping others brings the greatest reward. Alice… Read More »The Lancashire Evening Post gives Maverick some knock out reviews!

Lancashire Evening Post: Bewitching pigs, rhyming robots and a riotous rhino with Maverick

Pam Norfolk at Lancashire Evening Post has reviewed our latest releases! ‘Maverick is making a name for itself as a champion of new talent in the picture book market and with an expanding stable of imaginative authors and gifted illustrators, this small outfit is galloping into the big time.’ Read the whole review here. Daniel O’Dowd Was Ever So Loud by Julie Fulton (buy here) “This is a delightful little… Read More »Lancashire Evening Post: Bewitching pigs, rhyming robots and a riotous rhino with Maverick