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‘Highly recommended for nurseries, classrooms and libraries and for family use’ Armadillo Magazine Winter 2017 reviews!

Armadillo Magazine has just made its Winter 2017 reviews live and we are so pleased two of our recent picture books are included: ‘In Bonkers About Beetroot, Cath Jones has written a great story about the determination to succeed and achieve what you want despite the negative attitudes of people around you, and Chris Jevons‘s artwork really brings it to life.  As with other picture books form Maverick, it’s size and… Read More »‘Highly recommended for nurseries, classrooms and libraries and for family use’ Armadillo Magazine Winter 2017 reviews!

‘A suspenseful tale from Heather Pindar to keep listeners on the edges of their seats’ Red Reading Hub snaps up Beware the Mighty Bitey

Red Reading Hub was thrilled to review Beware the Mighty Bitey by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Susan Batori: ‘A suspenseful tale from Heather Pindar to keep listeners on the edges of their seats, deliciously illustrated by Susan Batori with toothsome scenes of ferocious fish and musical mammals.’ Thanks, Jill! Read the full review here Buy a copy here  

‘How could any youngster resist the sheer joy and silliness of all this?’ The Letterpress Project enjoys a trip to the Stone Age!

Terry at The Letterpress Project posted a wonderful review recently for Game of Stones by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson: ‘How could any youngster resist the sheer joy and silliness of all this? On top of that there’s the big, bold cartoon-like drawings that spread themselves over the full page and frequently give you a full double page panorama. This is another visually stunning picture story book from… Read More »‘How could any youngster resist the sheer joy and silliness of all this?’ The Letterpress Project enjoys a trip to the Stone Age!

‘We can’t get enough of this humorous story’ Books for Topics reviews two new picture books!

Books for Topics recently posted reviews of two of our latest picture books: Beware the Mighty Bitey by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Susan Batori ‘This highly original story features a group of Mighty Bitey Piranhas who are lurking in a jungle water pool waiting for their next unsuspecting snack to come along. Filled with music and mayhem, this brightly illustrated and delightfully rhythmical story is heaps of fun. The… Read More »‘We can’t get enough of this humorous story’ Books for Topics reviews two new picture books!

Teachwire reviews Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches

Teachwire recently posted a lovely review for Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches in its new school books section: ‘Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches is a hilarious story about a boy who loves egg sandwiches and a very fussy bear who has other ideas.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy here

‘A real hoot!’ My Book Corner enjoys the humour in Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches

My Book Corner just posted a stunning review for Julie Fulton‘s new book Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches: ‘Fulton’s narrative takes us through hilarious twists and turns that will have you giggling over your sandwiches. I love the playful tone of Rachel Suzanne’s contemporary illustrations – that first image of Jack concentrating on making his sandwiches is just wonderful. Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches is a real hoot!’ See the… Read More »‘A real hoot!’ My Book Corner enjoys the humour in Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches

Lancashire Evening Post reviews three new picture books for Christmas!

Pam at the Lancashire Evening Post has just reviewed our latest picture books: Beware the Mighty Bitey by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Susan Batori ‘An exhilarating adventure for little ones.  Batori provides the wonderfully bright, busy and colourful illustrations while Pindar, who has over twenty years’ experience as a teacher, delivers an offbeat, comical adventure that proves to be more than an open-and-shut adventure as the piranhas’ devilish plot… Read More »Lancashire Evening Post reviews three new picture books for Christmas!

‘I strongly recommend this very funny picture book’ The Letterpress Project devours Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches!

Karen at The Letterpress Project posted a stellar review for Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches by Julie Fulton and illustrated by Rachel Suzanne: ‘I strongly recommend this very funny picture book which has all the requisite ingredients of a great story to read aloud. It has a plucky and sensible child at the centre and is packed with jeopardy from the outset. The bold illustrations are full of detail and I… Read More »‘I strongly recommend this very funny picture book’ The Letterpress Project devours Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches!

‘The perfect recipe’ The Mighty Biteys delight The Letterpress Project

Terry at The Letterpress Project ‘grew up knowing that you should never trust a Piranha fish’ but was amused to find author Heather Pindar‘s little twist at the end of Beware the Mighty Bitey provided  ‘the naughty fish with a suitable salutary outcome’.  The wonderful illustrations from Susan Batori which brought the adventure to life also received praise in this recent review: ‘This is a gentle (if you’re not a Piranha) little… Read More »‘The perfect recipe’ The Mighty Biteys delight The Letterpress Project

Rooster hits just the right tone at The Bookbag!

The Bookbag has just posted a superlative review for quirky new picture book Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller and illustrated by Barbara Bakos: ‘Miller’s writing is perfect; a light tone, but still getting the message across. The story is told in rhyming couplets and scans brilliantly. There are plenty of funny sentences, as many for the adults to enjoy as the kids. The sense of knowing means that… Read More »Rooster hits just the right tone at The Bookbag!

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