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Maverick Mondays are back!

#MaverickMondays have returned this May, get ready for four weeks of reviews from Maverick reviewer Beebop’s Books! In January Beebop’s Books shared a review of a Maverick book every Monday with the hashtag #MaverickMondays. Now they have returned to review our latest books starting with the adorable Horace and Hattiepillar. “Lucy’s illustrations are really sweet. The colours stand out and little ones will love them. They are standalone art and… Read More »Maverick Mondays are back!

Charlotte and Daddy read Horace and Hattiepillar!

Charlotte and her Dad Phil are the dynamic duo who review books on the popular children’s review site Read it Daddy! Here’s what they said about Horace and Hattiepillar: “Can you describe hedgehogs as cuddly? Horace and Hattie the Hedgehugs are definitely our two fave spiny little creatures and they’re back for a second outing in Horace and Hattiepillar. A delightful and whimsical tale from Lucy and Steve, following the life… Read More »Charlotte and Daddy read Horace and Hattiepillar!

Love Reading 4 Kids Loved reading our books!

We’ve had some short and sweet reviews for our some of our latest books from Love Reading 4 Kids and they’ve included a little piece from our editor Kim as well! Horace and Hattiepillar “This charming little story works as an introduction to the life cycle of the butterfly but is also a sweet and inspiring story about the natural world, and about friendship.” Kim on Horace and Hattiepilllar: “Everyone at Maverick… Read More »Love Reading 4 Kids Loved reading our books!

‘Delightful’ and ‘charming’! – new review for Horace and Hattiepillar

Horace and Hattiepillar is proving just as popular as Hedgehugs and is receiving some fantastic reviews! The latest review is from Jill Bennett at Red Reading Hub. “As in the first story, the richly patterned artwork is charming and may well encourage children to create their own Hattie and Horace collage pictures and perhaps, stories. And, it would be wonderful to let children bury themselves in a fluffy bed of flowers… Read More »‘Delightful’ and ‘charming’! – new review for Horace and Hattiepillar

Horace and Hattiepillar review on My Book Corner

Horace and Hattiepillar has received another great review, this time from Emma at My Book Corner – a lovely review site for children’s picture books. Steve Wilson’s gentle narrative tells how the friends go about ‘munching’ and ‘crunching’ in their bid to turn into ‘something beautiful, colourful and wonderful too.’ There’s a wonderful pace to his writing, which glides gently along whilst celebrating the innocence and friendship of his lovable characters. Lucy… Read More »Horace and Hattiepillar review on My Book Corner

Smashing reviews from Parents in Touch

Parents in Touch have reviewed our latest books and have given them rave reviews! First of all they had some wonderful things to say about us: “Maverick Publishing publish some of the best children’s picture books and I always look forward to reviewing them; the story lines are always strong and the illustrations excellent.”  Thank you very much indeed! One of our priorities at Maverick is to publish stories of… Read More »Smashing reviews from Parents in Touch

Give away opportunity!

One of our Maverick reviewers is giving you the chance to win one of our May books in a give away! Jenna at Chic Geek Diary, is running not only one competition, but two! You can enter on her blog or on Facebook. Make sure you leave a comment saying which book you would like to win. It’s a tough choice, so give it a lot of thought! She also wrote… Read More »Give away opportunity!

Four great reviews for four great books!

Long time Maverick reviewer Denyse King has reviewed our latest picture books on her website. A Gold Star For George (5 stars on Amazon) “This book is quirky and whimsical with an underlying theme of the importance of kindness and friendship. The illustrations are bright and concise and they help to pick out the key messages in this story.”   A Box of Socks (4 stars on Amazon) “This book is… Read More »Four great reviews for four great books!

Horace and Hattie nab a fab review!

Horace and Hattiepillar is the second book in the lovable Hedgehugs series by husband and wife team Steve Wilson and Lucy Tapper. Handy Mummy has given the adorable book a fantastic review on her tumblr. “Hedgehugs- Horace and Hattipillar is a lovely book about two best friends finding out about nature. I loved the way that it went into some detail as to how caterpillars turn into butterflies whilst still… Read More »Horace and Hattie nab a fab review!

Hedgehugs honoured to be shortlisted for Oscar’s First Book Prize

Maverick had some very exciting news a couple of weeks ago… Hedgehugs had been shortlisted for the Evening Standard’s OScar’s First Book Prize! Last Thursday the Hedgehugs team attended the Oscar’s First Book Prize party at swanky Soho House in London! We all got dressed up and we were full of nerves and excitement as we mingled with the other nominated authors and their publishing team as well as other esteemed… Read More »Hedgehugs honoured to be shortlisted for Oscar’s First Book Prize

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