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‘Really fresh and different from the others on the market’ My Book Corner goes Bonkers About Beetroot!

Emily Ann Davison has just posted a great review on My Book Corner for Bonkers About Beetroot by Cath Jones and illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘Every so often, a picture book comes along that feels really fresh and different from the others on the market, and ‘Bonkers about Beetroot’ is one of them! There are so many things to love about the book, that it is hard to know where… Read More »‘Really fresh and different from the others on the market’ My Book Corner goes Bonkers About Beetroot!

The Letterpress Project interviews Maverick author Tracy Gunaratnam!

Karen at The Letterpress Project has just run an exclusive interview with Tracy Gunaratnam author of picture books Preposterous Rhinoceros and the new Hamster Sitter Wanted. Find out what inspires Tracy, what her favourite books are and what she thinks makes an extraordinary picture book here. Buy a copy of Preposterous Rhinoceros here or a copy of Hamster Sitter Wanted here See The Letterpress Project’s review of Hamster Sitter Wanted… Read More »The Letterpress Project interviews Maverick author Tracy Gunaratnam!

Books for Boys Enjoys Some Hamster Mischief!

Louise and son at Books for Boys recently enjoyed reading our new picture book Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘My son really enjoyed this book as he couldn’t wait to see what mischief they created next. We also get to see Marco and Polo off having lots of fun sky diving and climbing mountains. The illustrations by Hannah Marks are adorable, bright and colourful… Read More »Books for Boys Enjoys Some Hamster Mischief!

‘Playful phrases’ Red Reading Hub reviews Clumpety Bump!

Jill at Red Reading Hub enjoyed reading our newest picture book Clumpety Bump by Phil Allcock and illustrated by Richard Watson recently: ‘With its playful phrases and refrains to join in with, this story, with its themes of thankfulness and friendship, is one to encourage audience participation and promote the message that language can be fun.’ Many thanks for the lovely review, Jill! Read the full review here Buy a… Read More »‘Playful phrases’ Red Reading Hub reviews Clumpety Bump!

‘Comedy gold for toddlers and parents!’ Glowing review for Hamster Sitter Wanted from Books for Bairns

Kirsty and bairn at Books for Bairns just posted a glowing review for Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘Already this is has been a regularly requested read from the bairn for all of September! Let me start by saying right away this is comedy gold for toddlers and parents! The introduction of the hamsters by their quirky names is fantastic and I try to… Read More »‘Comedy gold for toddlers and parents!’ Glowing review for Hamster Sitter Wanted from Books for Bairns

‘Will prove to be very popular with young children and their parents’ The Letterpress Project enjoys Hamster Sitter Wanted

Karen at The Letterpress Project loved our latest picture book Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘This is another hilarious and colourful picture book from Maverick publishers which I am sure will prove to be very popular with young children and their parents. I would guess that we might be seeing further adventures from this lot in the not too distant future.’ Read the full… Read More »‘Will prove to be very popular with young children and their parents’ The Letterpress Project enjoys Hamster Sitter Wanted

‘The energetic story made me smile’ Hamster Sitter Wanted leaves Nayu’s Reading Corner wanting more!

New reviewer Nayu’s Reading Corner gave a lovely response to Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘The energetic story made me smile, and the clever illustrations gave it extra zing. I learned why Stinky gets their name, I adored the cute bows and flowers in the girl hamsters’ hair, how portraits on stairs seemed to look at the action, how knitting is enjoyed by the… Read More »‘The energetic story made me smile’ Hamster Sitter Wanted leaves Nayu’s Reading Corner wanting more!

‘We really enjoyed both of these books’ The Ish Mother (with Eleanor and Ezra) sample our latest picture books!

The Ish Mother ably aided by young Eleanor and Ezra tested out our latest animal themed picture books: ‘It’s a good story for reading together, talking about the jokes and pointing out the funny happenings that aren’t mentioned in the text. Noticing details that aren’t obvious in the text is something that Eleanor worked a lot on in Reception so this was a good continuation of that.’ ‘Eleanor liked this… Read More »‘We really enjoyed both of these books’ The Ish Mother (with Eleanor and Ezra) sample our latest picture books!

‘Plenty to look out for on each reading’ The Sceptical Mum laughs through Hamster Sitter Wanted!

The Sceptical Mum and her young readers recently enjoyed the playful humour and cheeky illustrations in Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘The illustrations are great; bright, cheeky, cute and Marks has an impressive ability to convey a whole emotion in the just the curve of a pen. Plus, the details in the scenes with all the cheeky hamsters give you plenty to look out… Read More »‘Plenty to look out for on each reading’ The Sceptical Mum laughs through Hamster Sitter Wanted!

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