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Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Conference

We were delighted to be invited to the Mass Book Launch for SCWBI members at their UK Annual Conference on November 1st in Winchester. A record number of 40 members have been published during 2014.  This bumper year included Alex English pictured with her fantastic book, ‘Yuck Said the Yak’ and Alice Hemming (sporting floppy bat ears!)  with her second book at Maverick ‘Bibble and the Bubbles’ Many congratulations to… Read More »Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Conference

Over 40 and a Mum to One, Review new Maverick Books

Many thanks to the delightful children’s blog site run by Mary, for reviews of our new books. Comments like ‘We give this book a big thumbs up’  and  ‘This is a charming tale that any child will giggle at’ are so appreciatted by the authors and illustrators. And of course we must never forget our books can be such a help to a child learning to read and comments like ‘Monkey knows… Read More »Over 40 and a Mum to One, Review new Maverick Books

Association of Senior Children’s and Education Librarians Conference

                              We are promoting three of our picture books, with our Sales Agency MMS at the conference. Here is a copy of the promotional flyer featuring: Alice Hemming’s ‘The Black and White Club’, Steve Howson’s ‘Hocus Pocus Diplodocus’ and ‘A Scarf and a Half’‘ by Amanda Brandon.

Southend Children’s Book Festival

During late October and the school half term we were extremely pleased to have three Maverick Authors taking part in the Southend Children’s Book Festival. Pictured here are Giles Paley – Phillips reading his well know book ‘The Fearsome Beastie’ which is always a big hit with children of all ages.                         Alice Hemming author of ‘The Black and… Read More »Southend Children’s Book Festival

Read it Daddy! Yuck said the Yak

“Sharing a house with not one but TWO fussy eaters can challenge anyone’s culinary skills. I seem to constantly fight a running battle with Charlotte and her mum to put some jazz and sparkle into our home cooking, but nine times out of ten I find they’d both live on pizza and pasta all day every day if I let them (very frustrating when I can whip up a mean… Read More »Read it Daddy! Yuck said the Yak

Madhouse Family Reviews

Many thanks to one of our favourite  book review sites; Madhouse Family Reviews. The way they review each book gives the viewer a very good feel and is extremely helpful to many parents/ grandparents/friends looking for the very best books to buy for children. Please click on each link for the full review or to buy on Amazon. A Scarf and a Half –  the full review here to buy… Read More »Madhouse Family Reviews

‘Bibble, Blowing Bubbles’ book event with Alice Hemming

Alice Hemming at the Leaf Cafe, Hertford. Fun with Bibble and the Bubbles! “A good time was had by all and we sold about thirty books.  We enjoyed the story together and tried to guess how many bubbles are in the book (my count on the train=1729!!).  I blew bubbles using a variety of household implements like spatulas and zesters!  Then all the children made their own bubble blowers from… Read More »‘Bibble, Blowing Bubbles’ book event with Alice Hemming

Hedgehugs shortlisted for Heart of Hawick Picture Book Award

Its going to be a right old ‘David and Goliath’ battle next May in the finals of the ‘Heart of Hawick’ picture book awards. Our lovely book ‘Hedgehugs’ by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson is up against David Walliam’s first picture book ‘The slightly Annoying Elephant’ “David is currently the fastest growing children’s author in the UK. His books have achieved unprecedented critical acclaim and it comes as no surprise that… Read More »Hedgehugs shortlisted for Heart of Hawick Picture Book Award

Parents in Touch- latest reviews for Maverick Books

“Maverick Books are bringing out some wonderful picture books which really engage children, both through the excellent story telling and through the wonderfully matched illustrations”   Yuck Said the Yak by Alex English                  I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon A Scarf and a Half by Amanda Brandon        Bibble and the Bubbles by Alice Hemming To… Read More »Parents in Touch- latest reviews for Maverick Books

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