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Game of Stones wins Sheffield Childrens Book Award – Picture Books!

Maverick Publishing are delighted to announce the success of their book Game of Stones in last weeks Sheffield childrenâ€™s book award. The book written by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson, won the picture book category (5-7 years), from a shortlist of Daisy Doodles (Oxford University Press) and Perfectly Norman (Bloomsbury). The award is voted by children from 222 school groups in the Sheffield area and several hundred children… Read More »Game of Stones wins Sheffield Childrens Book Award – Picture Books!

‘I love this book’ Some great reviews from parents on Bizziebaby for Froggy Day and Not Yet a Yeti!

Froggy Day ‘I love this book. The thought and creativity that has gone into this book is brilliant. I love the pictures and the play on words. I love the simplicity of each page. And the physical quality of the cover and the books pages is beautiful. Itâ€™s big and bold, easy and quick to read and a lot of fun for my 4 year old. Absolutely 5/5.’ Read all… Read More »‘I love this book’ Some great reviews from parents on Bizziebaby for Froggy Day and Not Yet a Yeti!

‘Perfect blend of familiarity for children and humour for adults’ Books for Topics enjoys a Froggy Day!

Books for Topics recently posted a cracking review for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos: ‘This picture book offers a perfect blend of familiarity for children and humour for adults too. The pictures are bright and the story is simplistic yet memorable and appealing to children from town and country alike. However, it is the diversity of people such as Jan the female… Read More »‘Perfect blend of familiarity for children and humour for adults’ Books for Topics enjoys a Froggy Day!

30th Sheffield Children’s Book Awards announced tomorrow!

Steve and Kim have left for Sheffield and we are crossing all our fingers and toes here in the Maverick office for tomorrow’s announcement of the picture book winner! Our Game of Stones by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson is on a shortlist of three.Â Can’t wait to hear the result of the voting tomorrow!

‘Useful in early discussions about gender and sexuality’ Book Murmuration enjoys a tale of acceptance and self-discovery in Not Yet a Yeti

Louise at Book Murmuration wrote a fantastic review of new picture book Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘I loved this book. George *knows* he is a unicorn, knows with conviction, and his family love and support him. It is a book about discovering who we are and learning that people will love and support us no matter how we identify. It is clearly… Read More »‘Useful in early discussions about gender and sexuality’ Book Murmuration enjoys a tale of acceptance and self-discovery in Not Yet a Yeti

‘A story for our times’ Father Reading Every Day highly recommends Not Yet a Yeti!

Father Reading Every Day has posted a wonderful review for new picture book by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal, Not Yet a Yeti: ‘This is a beautiful little picture book that really does feel like a story for our times. A wonderfully written exploration of a hot topic that gently reinforces the positive message that it is ok to be different and ok to be yourself. This is… Read More »‘A story for our times’ Father Reading Every Day highly recommends Not Yet a Yeti!

Introducing Shampooch, the most pampered dog in the park!

Dog lovers and those who enjoy a little muddy fun are in for a treat in January with the publication of new picture book by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Susan Batori, Shampooch. Heather and Susan are the winning team behind previous books Beware the Mighty Bitey (Summer Reading Challenge 2018) and Strictly No Crocs. With whiskers waxed, nose polished andÂ diamante collar in place, Shampooch is the most pampered dog… Read More »Introducing Shampooch, the most pampered dog in the park!

5 STARS for The Snowflake Mistake on Foreword Reviews!

Foreword Reviews has given the US edition of The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Maddie Frost a sparkling 5 stars in their recent review: ‘In a floating ice palace high in the sky, the Snow Queen demands perfectly formed, matching flakes. When Princess Ellie is put in charge, she makes a beautiful mistake, giving each one a unique design. Join them both in a winter wonderland of… Read More »5 STARS for The Snowflake Mistake on Foreword Reviews!

The Wondrous Dinosaurium hits 30 FIVE STAR reviews on Amazon!

Praise for picture book The Wondrous Dinosaurium by John Condon with illustrations by Steve Brown is growing to Diplodocus proportions! We have just spotted 30 FIVE STAR reviews on Amazon! ‘A roaring delight’ ‘Our current bedtime favourite’ ‘Refreshingly different dinosaur story!’ Have a look at some of the amazing comments and buy a copy here

Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches is a holiday gift giving pick!

Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches by Julie Fulton with illustrations by Rachel Suzanne has been chosen as a top holiday gift book by blogger and author Marcia Strykowski: ‘This fun book is a great choice for story time. The lyrical repetition throughout will have kids squealing in anticipation of the title line, which is the bearâ€™s response each time Jack politely and patiently offers egg sandwiches. The big olâ€™ gruff… Read More »Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches is a holiday gift giving pick!

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