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Two Maverick titles in Boolino’s top 10 books for August!

We are thrilled that two recently published picture books, Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks and Clumpety Bump by Phil Allcock and illustrated by Richard Watson have been named among the top 10 titles for August by Boolino! See the full list and buy copies here  

‘A lovely story about the importance of being patient, working hard and helping the ones you love’ Wonderful first review for Clumpety Bump from Books for Boys!

We have a great new reviewer, Louise at Books for Boys, and she has just posted her first review – and also the first review for Clumpety Bump by Phil Allcock (amusingly illustrated by Richard Watson). Thanks, Louise! ‘A lovely story about the importance of being patient, working hard and helping the ones you love. My 4 year old laughed at this book especially the name ‘Wobblebottom!’ There are some… Read More »‘A lovely story about the importance of being patient, working hard and helping the ones you love’ Wonderful first review for Clumpety Bump from Books for Boys!

‘Guaranteed to have the kids…… and adults giggling the whole way through!’ Stone Underpants is the FIRST in a month of reviews from OBC Mini Reviewers

Orchard Book Club Mini Reviewers has undertaken to publish a book review each day in the month of August and we are thrilled that Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson is the first book chosen to be reviewed!  A very big thank you to Lily-May and Mummy! ‘Its a fun read with beautiful illustrations, its also bright and colourful which keeps Lily-May’s concentration (always a bonus… Read More »‘Guaranteed to have the kids…… and adults giggling the whole way through!’ Stone Underpants is the FIRST in a month of reviews from OBC Mini Reviewers

‘A winner and a book which will be read many times’ Wonderful review from The School Librarian for Stone Underpants

The School Librarian published a fantastic review of Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson in their latest Summer issue. ‘It is a book which works on many levels, showing us how important it is to celebrate differences and diversity while also dealing with the issue of jealousy. I read this to my three year old granddaughter while we were out for a family meal; she loved… Read More »‘A winner and a book which will be read many times’ Wonderful review from The School Librarian for Stone Underpants

‘We loved this book’ Three fantastic reviews of Stone Underpants on BizzieBaby!

The three BizzieBaby reviewers tested the book out on their children and in all households there was a big thumbs up for Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson ‘I would purchase this book and certainly recommend. This book has already become a favourite one in our house and I feel we will have to read it many more times yet.’ ‘I would recommend and friends have… Read More »‘We loved this book’ Three fantastic reviews of Stone Underpants on BizzieBaby!

‘Stone Age picture book fiction that rocks!’ Books-a-Go-Go loves Stone Underpants

A rave review from Books-a-Go-Go for Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson ‘You’ll love the way it lends itself to reading aloud and how Rebecca Lisle has used a structure that will encourage children to remember elements of the story and even join in. Needless to say, this is perfect for reading time and time again. There’s a lot of fun to be had here in… Read More »‘Stone Age picture book fiction that rocks!’ Books-a-Go-Go loves Stone Underpants

‘Certainly something special’ High praise for Stone Underpants on This Day I Love

Our reviewers on This Day I Love loved Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson! ‘This book has crept into most bedtimes now.  My eldest can often be heard reading it out loud in her bedroom to her teddies, or to anyone who will listen.  The story is really light-hearted and a joy to listen to my daughter read. For a book to engage her this much… Read More »‘Certainly something special’ High praise for Stone Underpants on This Day I Love

***** 5 Star review of Stone Underpants on Madhouse Family Reviews

‘It’s a fun story that we enjoyed reading together … and as soon as we’d turned the final page, Pierre asked to start again!’ Enthusiastic review of Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson on Madhouse Family Reviews   Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here        

‘A well structured little story with messages of perseverance and resourcefulness at its heart.’ Lovely review of Stone Underpants on The Letterpress Project

Great review of Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson on The Letterpress Project ‘I can see this picture book being used in nurseries and schools as a stimulus for investigating properties of different materials and also hopefully as an excuse for the children to try out stonework, carpentry, weaving, sewing and knitting as well.’ See the full review here Buy a copy of the book here