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Queen Fluff or Marie Antoinette? Review for Not Enough for Queen Fluff.

Mary at Over 40 and a Mum to One has written a lovely review for Rachel Lyon‘s latest picture book, Not Enough for Queen Fluff. She’s event pointed out the similarities between Marie Antoinette and our little snobby bunny queen… “So what could the picture book, written by Rachel Lyon, have in common with a French queen?  Well Queen Fluff is just the grandest of bunnies, she has it all… Read More »Queen Fluff or Marie Antoinette? Review for Not Enough for Queen Fluff.

George and the New Craze – review!

Lovely new review for the latest adventure from George the Giraffe and his friends at the Heavenly Hippo Wildlife park! Jill has reviewed George and the New Craze on Red Reading Hub. “The doings of the Wildlife Park inhabitants continue to delight  and I particularly love that spread of Kimberley Scott’s displaying all ninety-nine cards plus spares. Did I notice a certain MD of a certain publishing company thereon?? Spot… Read More »George and the New Craze – review!

” A great interactive read aloud treat.” review for Strictly No Crocs

Booklover Jo has reviewed our favourite crocodiles in Heather Pindar‘s debut picture book, Strictly No Crocs. “This book is a great interactive read aloud treat, perfect for sharing with younger children […] It is a fantastic, funny read and is very appealing with lots of opportunities for hilarious expression and joining in when reading aloud. Susan Batori’s illustrations are vibrant and fun with lovely textured backgrounds which give the book a really sumptuous feel.… Read More »” A great interactive read aloud treat.” review for Strictly No Crocs

Beautiful new Maverick Ad

Maverick have put together a beautiful new ad showcasing some of our best picture books and early readers!

Horse and Countryside review I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn

I wish I’d been born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon is proving to be very popular with the UK’s horse lovers! Last month it was featured in Horse Magazine and now it has been reviewed and featured by Horse and Countryside. ‘Written in rhyme by Rachel Lyon, this heartwarming story is beautifully illustrated by Andrea Ringli, and would make a lovely Christmas stocking filler for any child who loves ponies.’… Read More »Horse and Countryside review I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn

Ickle Pickle reviews Maverick’s books!

Ickle Pickle’s Life, a blog written from the point of view of two year old Pickle, has reviewed our latest books! Pickle read Hedgehugs, Yuck! said the Yak, A Scarf and a Half, and I Wish I’d been born a Unicorn. Hedgehugs was by far Pickle’s favourite book and he even offered a generous give away, meaning one lucky person won a copy of the adorable Hedgehugs! I wish I’d… Read More »Ickle Pickle reviews Maverick’s books!

Alex English delighted Barton’s Bookshop!

While the rain made it a miserable Saturday for most of us, Alex English cheered up the book lovers in Leatherhead with her visit to Barton’s Bookshop. She was signing copies of her children’s book Yuck! said the Yak and also sharing a rather fabulous looking Yak cake! Alex will be doing more workshops this week, one at Capel Manor Primary School on Thursday and one with a Toddler group in… Read More »Alex English delighted Barton’s Bookshop!

M.O.N.S.T.E.R. Mummies Reviews Bunny and The Pet Itch

Here are two reviews from M.O.N.S.T.E.R. Mummies for The Bunny That Couldn’t Be Found and The Pet Itch. To read the reviews click here. “We have read this book over and over again and Lucas really loves it.” “You can also relate to this book as an adult, especially the awful excuses that the adults make for why Mossy can’t have a pet (I’ve come up with a few of… Read More »M.O.N.S.T.E.R. Mummies Reviews Bunny and The Pet Itch