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The Reading Game by Dee Kirkby

Dee Kirkby has been reading our latest books and has made a game out of reading them! It’s a very simple game that can be extremely enjoyable for both children and adults. Take turns reading Try to be the most creative with character voices Get the most laughs from everyone else Win! Dee and her family played with Lou Treleaven’s Professor McQuark and the Oojamaflip. They also played with Heather Pindar’s Strictly No… Read More »The Reading Game by Dee Kirkby

Publication week is upon us!

The week has finally arrived! Our first new books of 2016 will be published this Thursday 28th January! Hedgehugs return to the shelves in book three, Hopping Hot. Horace and Hattie want to play their favourite hopping game but it is too hot! They try different ways to hot with no luck, until they stumble upon the perfect solution. Pre-order Hedgehugs here. Professor McQuark has a marvellous brain as big as her… Read More »Publication week is upon us!

“Gentle humour delivered hedgehog fashion.” Review for Hopping Hot

Jill who writes at Red Reading Hub has reviewed Hopping Hot, the third Hedgehugs adventure. “Gentle humour delivered hedgehog fashion is fun no matter what the temperature: Horace and Hattie are such a joyful twosome; even in the face of all those misadventures they just bounce right back up, and that’s exactly what’s needed for a hopping game too! Lucy Tapper’s beautifully patterned illustrations capture the mood perfectly.” Read the… Read More »“Gentle humour delivered hedgehog fashion.” Review for Hopping Hot

“A great life lesson about thinking outside of the box.” Review for Hopping Hot

The Madhouse family have reviewed the third Hedgehugs adventure which sees Horace and Hattie try and figure out a way to play their favourite hopping game in the heat or summer. “We love The Hedgehugs here at The Madhouse so we were delighted when we received the latest adventures of prickly pals Horace and Hattie to devour. We always love watching how they work through different solutions until they find… Read More »“A great life lesson about thinking outside of the box.” Review for Hopping Hot

10 days and counting until new books!

In just ten short days Hedgehugs will return and the world will be introduced to the innovative Professor McQuark and three very sneaky, very mischievous crocs! Hedgehugs return to the shelves in book three, Hopping Hot. Horace and Hattie want to play their favourite hopping game but it is too hot! They try different ways to hot with no luck, until they stumble upon the perfect solution. Pre-order Hedgehugs here. Professor McQuark… Read More »10 days and counting until new books!

Gold for Horace and Hattie!

Our Hedgehugs board books have both received gold awards from Bizziebaby! They have been praised very highly indeed, here are some of the reviews: Hedgehugs “As soon as we took the book out of the packaging we were very excited. The cover is bright and colourful and the picture on the cover is very sweet. The wipeable hardback appealed straightaway! The book is clearly made to a high standard. It… Read More »Gold for Horace and Hattie!

Horace and Hattie have arrived safely in the States!

Hedgehugs was published yesterday in North America by Macmillan US imprint, Henry Holt. The company bought the rights to both the first and second books in the Hedgehugs series and we’re expecting to see Horace and Hattiepillar published at some point in 2016. Hedgehugs was published with a new cover and has been received well so far by some reviewers. Katrina who writes on the blog Outnumbered said: “The only thing cuter than… Read More »Horace and Hattie have arrived safely in the States!

“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

Pam Norfolk, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has reviewed our latest offering of books! Read the full reviews here. Hedgehugs board books by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson “Toddlers and pre-schoolers will love getting their little ‘paws’ on Maverick’s two new Hedgehugs wipe-clean board books which re-tell these cute and cosy animal adventure stories with captivating illustrations and charming simplicity.” Buy Hedgehugs and Horace and Hattipillar As Quiet… Read More »“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

“Hedgehugs are in order all round!” Hedgehugs Board Book review

Jessica, who writes at Handy Mummy tumblr has reviewed the new Hedgehugs board books and has given them a sparkling review.                   “You can imagine my delight when Maverick books told me they were creating board book versions. I love the way they have been adapted into board books. I felt that they had the same charm and wonderfully cute illustrations as always whilst making… Read More »“Hedgehugs are in order all round!” Hedgehugs Board Book review

“The Hedgehugs are as lovable as ever.” Review for Hedgehugs board books.

Our Hedgehugs board books have gone down a real treat so far and Parents in Touch have agreed that they are a great addition to the Hedgehugs range!                                    “These are the first board books from the wonderful Maverick Books and it’s lovely to see that the first two introduce babies and toddlers to… Read More »“The Hedgehugs are as lovable as ever.” Review for Hedgehugs board books.