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‘Sweet, fun & entertaining!’ A big thumbs up from a 4 and 2 year old on Rae Reads for The Snugglewump

Rae Broughton and children loved The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Kate Chappell! ‘I loved that the story is about a comforter and how special they can be to a child, even though they aren’t a toy as such they bring comfort to a child that is hard to replace. The rhyming story flows easily and is perfect for reading to your child. Both my four and two… Read More »‘Sweet, fun & entertaining!’ A big thumbs up from a 4 and 2 year old on Rae Reads for The Snugglewump

FIVE STAR review for Wishker in What’s Good to Do!

What’s Good to Do gave a full five stars to Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings. Meow!! ‘Wishker is a charming, cautionary tale of how getting everything you want is not always a good idea and can lead to problems. It has lots of humour and has been beautifully illustrated with eye-catching, bright, bold and colourful drawings that portray the story extremely well. A fun story with… Read More »FIVE STAR review for Wishker in What’s Good to Do!

‘A sweet story that children will enjoy’ What’s Good to Do reviews The Snugglewump!

What’s Good to Do gave a fabulous review for The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Kate Chappell over the weekend. Thanks, David! ‘The Snugglewump is an engaging story about self-discovery, love and belonging. Beautifully written with flowing rhyming text it has just enough words per page to hold a child’s attention. It has been illustrated so that it complements the text very well and young children can understand… Read More »‘A sweet story that children will enjoy’ What’s Good to Do reviews The Snugglewump!

‘Treleaven’s endearing rhyming story … has the real ‘aaah’ factor’ Lancashire Evening Post falls for The Snugglewump!

The Lancashire Evening Post loved The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Kate Chappell. Thanks, Pam! ‘Treleaven’s quirky, warm-hearted and wryly funny tale is brought to vivid life by Kate Chappell’s expressive and eye-catching illustrations making this the ideal bedtime book for all little Snugglewump fans!’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here

‘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!

‘Great fun to share with young listeners’ Red Reading Hub endorses The Snugglewump!

Red Reading Hub enjoyed The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Kate Chappell in a recent review. Thanks, Jill! ‘Told through Lou Treleaven’s jaunty rhyming text with its fun descriptive phrases, and Kate Chappell’s beautifully expressive, quirky illustrations (she even manages to imbue that Snugglewump with a personality) this is great fun to share with young listeners either at home or in an early years setting.’ Read the full… Read More »‘Great fun to share with young listeners’ Red Reading Hub endorses The Snugglewump!

‘Bright and lively illustrations’ The Bookbag reviews Fum!

The Bookbag had some kind words for Fum by Karl Newson and illustrated by Lucy Fleming in a recent review. ‘Told in rhyme, this helps the story flow at a good pace. The bright and lively illustrations also help the story along, and of course little ones need to take a good look at the pictures to see if they can see Fum hiding. The characters all have sweet faces,… Read More »‘Bright and lively illustrations’ The Bookbag reviews Fum!

‘Another gem from Maverick’ Super review of Wishker from Parents in Touch!

Parents in Touch gave a big thumbs up to Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings in a wonderful early review. Thank you! ‘Beautifully illustrated by Sarah Jennings, with wonderfully joyful and action-packed pictures, this is a lively sparky story that will make us all think about what we wish for. Another gem from Maverick, who produce such excellent picture books.’ Read the full review here Buy a… Read More »‘Another gem from Maverick’ Super review of Wishker from Parents in Touch!

‘This beautifully told story catches at the heartstrings’ Parents in Touch enthusiastically reviews The Snugglewump

Parents in Touch loved The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Kate Chappell ‘This beautifully told story catches at the heartstrings and reminds us all about how precious our toys are. The stunning illustrations by Kate Chappell are the perfect complement to the story, and show the characters of the people and toys to perfection.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here