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‘Little ones will be hopping with joy’ Lancashire Evening Post has some fun with a shower of frogs!

Pam at the Lancashire Evening Post recently ran a frog-tastic review of picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar, illustrated by Barbara Bakos: ‘Little ones will be hopping with joy when they get their hands on this super soggy story from picture book duo Heather Pindar and Barbara Bakos as they have fun with a shower of frantic frogs. Youngsters will love counting their way through the fantastic array of… Read More »‘Little ones will be hopping with joy’ Lancashire Evening Post has some fun with a shower of frogs!

‘Speaks loudly to little ones about courage, acceptance and finding yourself’ Lancashire Evening Post reviews Not Yet a Yeti!

Pam at the Lancashire Evening Post has got to the heart of the matter in her great review for new picture book Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘Wise storyteller Lou Treleaven brings out both our smiles and our thinking caps in this clever and captivating story from Maverick. Starring an adorable little yeti called George, who has a fancy to be something other… Read More »‘Speaks loudly to little ones about courage, acceptance and finding yourself’ Lancashire Evening Post reviews Not Yet a Yeti!

‘This is a wonderful, quirky and totally silly story’ Madge Eekal Reviews takes on an unusual weather front!

Zoe at Madge Eekal Reviews has come through again with a wonderful review for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos: ‘This is a wonderful, quirky and totally silly story. I absolutely loved it and fully expect it to become a firm favourite with young readers too. There isn’t the traditional story structure with a neatly defined beginning, middle and end. Instead, we have… Read More »‘This is a wonderful, quirky and totally silly story’ Madge Eekal Reviews takes on an unusual weather front!

‘A truly delightful story’ Madge Eekal reviews Not Yet a Yeti!

Madge Eekal Reviews has published a wonderful review of new picture book Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘This is a truly delightful story that brings an original and unexpected twist to the traditional tale of the importance of accepting yourself.  While I thoroughly enjoyed the story, I was equally impressed by the fact it is told in so few words. The language will… Read More »‘A truly delightful story’ Madge Eekal reviews Not Yet a Yeti!

‘Brilliant for home or classroom reading’ Linda’s Book Bag jumps for joy over Froggy Day!

Linda’s Book Bag posted a ribbet-ing great review for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with over 300 frog illustrations by the intrepid Barbara Bakos: ‘I loved this funny and engaging children’s read. Froggy Day is such a beautifully produced book with vibrant illustrations that not only enhance the story, but that are in a style that appeals to adults and children alike.  I thought the story was smashing as the… Read More »‘Brilliant for home or classroom reading’ Linda’s Book Bag jumps for joy over Froggy Day!

‘Super to share with children of indeterminate gender or who are adopted’ Linda’s Book Bag reviews Not Yet a Yeti!

Linda’s Book Bag has posted an absolutely smashing review of new picture book Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven will illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘Oh, this is a lovely children’s book. In common with all the Maverick children’s books I’ve read, Not Yet A Yeti is beautifully presented with glorious illustrations and a high quality feel. What is so appealing about Not Yet A Yeti is the wonderful message that being different is… Read More »‘Super to share with children of indeterminate gender or who are adopted’ Linda’s Book Bag reviews Not Yet a Yeti!

‘An absolute joy to read aloud’ The Ish Mother gives a big thumbs up for Froggy Day!

Bec at The Ish Mother recently posted a super review for Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos. In fact this week the weather front in the Maverick office seems to be raining wonderful reviews of Froggy Day!! ‘This book is an absolute joy to read aloud. It’s silly, it’s funny, and it’s packed with brilliant onomatopoeias to get little ones giggling! There’s lots of word play… Read More »‘An absolute joy to read aloud’ The Ish Mother gives a big thumbs up for Froggy Day!

‘Every page a pleasure to read and devour’ My Book Corner loves some troublesome frog antics!

Sarah at My Book Corner has written a hopping great review for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with amazing frog illustrations by Barbara Bakos: ‘Froggy Day is such an imaginative and hilarious story of a deluge of frogs playing havoc in town! Heather Pindar’s play on words will have the reader laughing out loud as each page increases the troublesome antics of the frogs. Barbara Bakos creates a… Read More »‘Every page a pleasure to read and devour’ My Book Corner loves some troublesome frog antics!

‘Tremendously energetic’ The Letterpress Project is captivated by Froggy Day!

Karen at fab review site The Letterpress Project has just posted some wonderful words for new picture book Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos: ‘This picture book promises to be a jolly reading experience with the cover showing a happy looking frog kicking out one leg with another resting on his hip as he stands under his big yellow umbrella that spreads across and beyond the… Read More »‘Tremendously energetic’ The Letterpress Project is captivated by Froggy Day!

Celebrating difference: The Ish Mother reviews Not Yet a Yeti

The Ish Mother Bec just posted a wonderful review for new picture book Not Yet a Yeti by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Tony Neal: ‘I really like the narrative structure of this book, which has just enough repetition to keep little ones engaged but not so much that it becomes dull to read for the adult. The pictures are really bright and cheerful, making the ‘terrifying’ yetis not too… Read More »Celebrating difference: The Ish Mother reviews Not Yet a Yeti

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