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5 STAR review for Not Yet a Yeti from What’s Good to Read!

Another corker of a review from What’s Good to Read! This time for a fab new picture book which is winning a lot of hearts, Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven: ‘An excellent story of family values, differences, courage, being yourself and finding your own path in life. It has a great message about a family supporting their child’s decision to do something different, and the sentiment on the… Read More »5 STAR review for Not Yet a Yeti from What’s Good to Read!

‘Speaks loudly to little ones about courage, acceptance and finding yourself’ Lancashire Evening Post reviews Not Yet a Yeti!

Pam at the Lancashire Evening Post has got to the heart of the matter in her great review for new picture book Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘Wise storyteller Lou Treleaven brings out both our smiles and our thinking caps in this clever and captivating story from Maverick. Starring an adorable little yeti called George, who has a fancy to be something other… Read More »‘Speaks loudly to little ones about courage, acceptance and finding yourself’ Lancashire Evening Post reviews Not Yet a Yeti!

‘A truly delightful story’ Madge Eekal reviews Not Yet a Yeti!

Madge Eekal Reviews has published a wonderful review of new picture book Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘This is a truly delightful story that brings an original and unexpected twist to the traditional tale of the importance of accepting yourself.  While I thoroughly enjoyed the story, I was equally impressed by the fact it is told in so few words. The language will… Read More »‘A truly delightful story’ Madge Eekal reviews Not Yet a Yeti!

‘Super to share with children of indeterminate gender or who are adopted’ Linda’s Book Bag reviews Not Yet a Yeti!

Linda’s Book Bag has posted an absolutely smashing review of new picture book Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven will illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘Oh, this is a lovely children’s book. In common with all the Maverick children’s books I’ve read, Not Yet A Yeti is beautifully presented with glorious illustrations and a high quality feel. What is so appealing about Not Yet A Yeti is the wonderful message that being different is… Read More »‘Super to share with children of indeterminate gender or who are adopted’ Linda’s Book Bag reviews Not Yet a Yeti!

Five amazing new books out today!

Lovers of quality children’s books will celebrate today with the publication of five new fabulous Maverick titles: Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal Lost in London (The Dog Detectives) by Fin and Zoa with illustrations by Monika Suska (new edition – as seen on CBeebies Bedtime Stories read by Sir Elton John!) Buttercup Sunshine… Read More »Five amazing new books out today!

Celebrating difference: The Ish Mother reviews Not Yet a Yeti

The Ish Mother Bec just posted a wonderful review for new picture book Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘I really like the narrative structure of this book, which has just enough repetition to keep little ones engaged but not so much that it becomes dull to read for the adult. The pictures are really bright and cheerful, making the ‘terrifying’ yetis not too… Read More »Celebrating difference: The Ish Mother reviews Not Yet a Yeti

Fantastic Friday: 5 fab new books publishing 28th September!

Next Friday the 28th September is set to be a bumper day for those who love original and humorous picture books and exciting junior fiction! We are publishing 3 new picture books: Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal Lost in London (The Dog Detectives) by Fin and Zoa with illustrations by Monika Suska (new… Read More »Fantastic Friday: 5 fab new books publishing 28th September!

‘Just right for snowy, wintry days’ Kirkus Reviews enjoys some story magic in The Snowflake Mistake

Kirkus Reviews has published a great review for The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Maddie Frost ahead of the US publication on 1 September of the beautiful jacketed hardback edition distributed by Lerner Books: ‘A British import presents a single parent and her child in a most unusual setting. Decorated in icy blues (even the queen and princess have blue-tinted hair), Frost’s patterned illustrations chill and swirl.  The… Read More »‘Just right for snowy, wintry days’ Kirkus Reviews enjoys some story magic in The Snowflake Mistake

Maverick picture books prepare to delight American readers!

Maverick picture books will delight a whole new readership of children and adults from the 1st of September! Four of our most popular picture books will be published in the US in beautiful jacketed hardback editions priced at $17.99 each and distributed by Lerner Publishing. We are so excited to receive these advance copies in the office recently. Aren’t they lovely?  

Daddy and I: The Perfect Father’s Day Treat!

With just a month to go until this special day on June the 17th it’s time to put forward our recommendation for the perfect Father’s Day read: Daddy and I by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Sophie Burrows is available from all good bookshops and online retailers or you can order a copy here  ‘The children loved the story… The illustrations were lovely with pastel type colours used throughout. It is… Read More »Daddy and I: The Perfect Father’s Day Treat!

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