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‘A very good book to use if teaching celebrating differences’ Books for Topics praises Not Yet a Yeti!

Books for Topics recently reviewed new picture book Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustration by Tony Neal: ‘The text is rich in language that makes the story an engaging and entertaining read for children. The book is full of fantastic illustrations by Tony Neal that bring the story alive. They help to tell a tale of courage, acceptance and finding yourself. Curriculum links: This is a very… Read More »‘A very good book to use if teaching celebrating differences’ Books for Topics praises Not Yet a Yeti!

‘A delightful and whimsical story’ Armadillo Magazine reviews Froggy Day!

Armadillo Magazine has reviewed new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos in its latest Winter 2018 issue: ‘This is a delightful and whimsical story for the very young reader.   The author and illustrator have really brought this story to life; it is all about the play on words that we are so very fond of and young children will be delighted when they grasp… Read More »‘A delightful and whimsical story’ Armadillo Magazine reviews Froggy Day!

‘A beautiful, brilliant book’ Father Reading Every Day loves a seasonal tale of wintry magic: The Snowflake Mistake!

Father Reading Every Day recently posted a great review for The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Maddie Frost: ‘This is a beautiful, brilliant book that is absolutely perfect for this time of year – it should be a bookshelf must-have and is one I imagine we will come back to again and again in the coming months! The story has equal parts magic and excitement, is rhymed… Read More »‘A beautiful, brilliant book’ Father Reading Every Day loves a seasonal tale of wintry magic: The Snowflake Mistake!

Froggy Day wins Maverick Book of the Year 2018!

After voting from all our authors we are delighted to announce that FROGGY DAY by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos is the winner of the Maverick Book of the Year 2018! Thanks to all the  Maverick authors who voted -the final result was extremely close- and many congratulations to Heather and Barbara for creating such a fantastic children’s picture book! The trophy will be presented at our 10 year… Read More »Froggy Day wins Maverick Book of the Year 2018!

‘Cute story about resilience’ The Calgary Herald enjoys some seasonal magic in The Snowflake Mistake

The Calgary Herald has run a nice little review for the US edition of The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by the aptly named Maddie Frost: ‘Charming illustrations and rhyming text tell the fictional account of how snowflakes became unique. This cute story about resilience would be enjoyed by preschoolers and is also a great lead into the science behind the snow for older readers.’ Thank you! Order… Read More »‘Cute story about resilience’ The Calgary Herald enjoys some seasonal magic in The Snowflake Mistake

Crochet Now has gone bonkers for Bonkers about Beetroot!

Crochet Now magazine has run a piece on Bonkers about Beetroot author Cath Jones‘ local crochet group who decided to create the characters from the popular picture book which won Maverick Book of the Year in 2017! You can buy a copy of this lovely title here    

Two magical wintry books by Lou Treleaven to light up your little one!

We’ve noticed a define upward trend now that the weather is turning wintry in sales of two beautiful seasonal picture books by star author Lou Treleaven. Who wouldn’t want to cosy up with their favourite little one and enjoy inspirational stories with a gentle message of acceptance (and of course plenty of sparkly magic!) now that there is a chill in the air?   Buy your copy of The Snowflake… Read More »Two magical wintry books by Lou Treleaven to light up your little one!

‘Wonderfully original and unfailingly entertaining’ Midwest Book Review highly recommends Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans!

Midwest Book Review has published a wonderful review of the US edition of Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans by Jessie Miller with illustrations by Barbara Bakos in its online magazine Children’s Bookwatch: ‘Rooster is so excited when his new skinny jeans arrive: the sparkling stitching, a striking gold hue, and the indigo denim, a dazzling blue! But what will the other animals think of his stunning new style? Charmingly written by… Read More »‘Wonderfully original and unfailingly entertaining’ Midwest Book Review highly recommends Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans!

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