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‘A smashing children’s story’ Linda’s Book Bag reviews new purple band Early Reader!

We’ve spotted a lovely review from Linda’s Book Bag for new purple band Early Reader Wishker by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Sarah Jennings which was published just this week: ‘I thought the range of punctuation was very skilfully handled so that question marks, exclamation marks and ellipsis are naturally exemplified enabling emergent writers to see how they might be used. There’s a super use of language too with a… Read More »‘A smashing children’s story’ Linda’s Book Bag reviews new purple band Early Reader!

Maverick picture books named in Books for Topics Best Books of 2017!

Books for Topics have asked their community of teachers, authors, librarians and book lovers to nominate their favourite children’s books published in 2017 and we are thrilled to see that two of our picture books have been chosen! Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings was nominated by Florence (age 4), resident book lover at booksfortopics HQ “I love this book because of the magic wishes in it. I really liked finding out… Read More »Maverick picture books named in Books for Topics Best Books of 2017!

Wishker reviewed in The Cat!

A lovely review of Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings has appeared in the Winter 2017 issue of The Cat, the magazine of Cats Protection. ‘Mirabel doesn’t want much, just a never-ending sleepover and zoo animals for pets but everyone says ‘no’ to her. When a rufty-tufty cat shows up with magic wish-granting whiskers, things start looking up for Mirabel… or do they? The inspiration for this… Read More »Wishker reviewed in The Cat!

Rufty-tufty roaming cats supported in Woking!

Heather Pindar has donated copies of her recent picture book Wishker (illustrated by Sarah Jennings) to her local Woking and District branch of Cats Protection. She adopted her big-whiskered cat Madge at this branch who later became the inspiration for the wish granting cat Wishker in the story. Since its publication in May Wishker has been flying off the shelves so a very big thank you from Maverick to Heather,… Read More »Rufty-tufty roaming cats supported in Woking!

‘We are always delighted when we receive a package from Maverick books. The girls always rush to open up the wrapping to discover what is inside.’

Leyla and her two daughters at This Day I Love recently reviewed our latest picture book offerings, The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Kate Chappell, and Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings! ‘The Snugglewump is a very emotional tale written with beautiful rhymes.  The Snugglewump is not like the other toys and feels unloved.  The story which follows highlights how important each of us are… Read More »‘We are always delighted when we receive a package from Maverick books. The girls always rush to open up the wrapping to discover what is inside.’

‘Two lovely titles’ Wishker and The Snugglewump reviewed in the latest issue of Armadillo Magazine!

Armadillo Magazine has reviewed Wishker and The Snugglewump in its latest issue! ‘Two lovely titles for little children to enjoy, vibrant, funny and easy to read and share stories.’ ‘The Sungglewump by Lou Trevelean, illustrated by Kate Chappell, is a rhyming story that children will be clamouring for at bedtimes as it will make them feel warm and snuggly and ready to sleep, just be warned, multiple readings night after night will be required!’ ‘Whilst Wishker by Heather Pindar, illustrated by Sarah Jennings,… Read More »‘Two lovely titles’ Wishker and The Snugglewump reviewed in the latest issue of Armadillo Magazine!

‘Has a charm that will engage very young children quickly’ The Bookbag reviews Wishker!

The Bookbag has just posted a fantastic review of Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings. Thanks, Sue! ‘From its appealing cover onwards this story has a charm that will engage very young children quickly. The illustrations are lovely; busy with plenty to look at and recognise yet clear and vibrant too. Parents will be quick to recognise the manner and type of requests that Mirabel constantly makes… Read More »‘Has a charm that will engage very young children quickly’ The Bookbag reviews Wishker!

Sarah Jennings & Wishker at Storytime Sunday, The Bright Emporium, London, 16 July, 10:30 -12

Wishker‘s brilliant illustrator Sarah Jennings will be participating in Storytime Sunday with readings from the book and fun arts and crafts for children and their families at The Bright Emporium on Sunday the 16th of July at 10:30 until noon. Don’t miss it! The cost is £10 per ticket including a copy of the book. For more information and to book visit the webpage here    

Beauties and the Bibs have posted a wonderful review of Snugglewump and Wishker!

Beauties and the Bibs had some high praise for both The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Kate Chappell and Wishker by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings. ‘I love the fact that the story rhymes as it makes it flow really easy. I enjoyed reading this story to Ava and I’m sure it will be read many more times.’ ‘I took from this story that you cannot… Read More »Beauties and the Bibs have posted a wonderful review of Snugglewump and Wishker!

‘A fun story that sparks your imagination’ Naptime Natter’s lovely review of Wishker

Leo and Mum at Naptime Natter really enjoyed reading Wishker recently by Heather Pindar and illustrated by Sarah Jennings! ‘I really like this story, it delivers an important message but does so in a light hearted and funny way. Leo is 3 and he finds it difficult a lot of the time if we say no to his demands so this book is helping him to realise that sometimes Mummy… Read More »‘A fun story that sparks your imagination’ Naptime Natter’s lovely review of Wishker

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