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Stone Underpants

‘I think children age 4-8 would like this book because it is a lot of fun to read.’ Story Island Reviews had a lot of fun with Pod and his search for the perfect pair of winter warmers

Isabelle, a lovely pupil from Ospringe Primary School, has written a PODtacular review of Rebecca Lisle‘s, Stone Underpants with illustrations by Richard Watson: What is the book about? ‘This book is about a young stone age boy called Pod, who is determined to find the perfect pair of underpants to warm his bottom. So, Pod set out on his journey to make his underpants.’ Who would like this book? ‘I think… Read More »â€˜I think children age 4-8 would like this book because it is a lot of fun to read.’ Story Island Reviews had a lot of fun with Pod and his search for the perfect pair of winter warmers

‘Lisle is on top form in this hilarious Stone Age adventure’ Big thumbs up for I, Pod from The Lancashire Evening Post!

Pam at The Lancashire Evening Post has published a cracking review of new picture book I, Pod by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson: ‘I, Pod – a funny, warm-hearted story which puts fun, adventure and words in the spotlight – is the third picture book from dynamic author and illustrator duo, Rebecca Lisle and Richard Watson, who brought young readers the brilliant Stone Underpants and Game of Stones.… Read More »‘Lisle is on top form in this hilarious Stone Age adventure’ Big thumbs up for I, Pod from The Lancashire Evening Post!

‘Fun stories kids will relish’ Maverick picture books dazzle on their US debut in Midwest Book Review!

Midwest Book Review has just enthusiastically reviewed three of our picture books released for distribution in the US this month: ‘Two fine new picture book stories are recommended picks from Maverick Books and provide different tales and refreshingly new perspectives. Jessie Miller and Barbara Bakos’ Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans (9781848862821, $17.99) tells of a rooster excited by his new dazzling blue jeans. It’s always a risk trying out a new style,… Read More »‘Fun stories kids will relish’ Maverick picture books dazzle on their US debut in Midwest Book Review!

Bristol Waterstones to feature local author Rebecca Lisle!

Maverick author of picture books Stone Underpants (winner of the EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018) and Sheffield Book Award 2018 shortlisted Game of Stones Rebecca Lisle has teamed up with some other Bristol based authors to form The Clifton Literary Group.  The Group recently approached their local bookshop, Waterstones in Clifton Village, Bristol, which has agreed to establish a local authors section of the shop. Next time you are in Bristol… Read More »Bristol Waterstones to feature local author Rebecca Lisle!

‘Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking’ The School Librarian gives top marks to Game of Stones!

The School Librarian Summer 2018 issue carries a lovely review of Sheffield Book Award shortlisted title Game of Stones by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson: ‘The illustrations are full of humour and emotional detail. Fantastic title. Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking. Fun and chuckles. Delightful conclusion. This book will appeal to a wide age range.’ Buy your copy here and buy the first book in the series Stone Underpants… Read More »‘Wonderful, inventive lateral thinking’ The School Librarian gives top marks to Game of Stones!

‘A brief but amusing escapade into underwear history’ Kirkus Reviews enjoys some prehistoric underwear ahead of US publication! 

Kirkus Reviews has published a wonderful review for Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson ahead of the US publication on 1 September of the beautiful jacketed hardback edition distributed by Lerner Books: ‘The only thing funnier than underwear? Prehistoric underwear!! (Bare) necessity may be the mother of invention, but that doesn’t guarantee that one gets it right the first time. It’s the Stone Age, and after… Read More »‘A brief but amusing escapade into underwear history’ Kirkus Reviews enjoys some prehistoric underwear ahead of US publication! 

Stone Underpants wins EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018!

Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson has just won the EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018! The book triumphed over other shortlisted titles chosen by KS1 children across 6 schools in the Wakefield community at a big book event on Thursday 28th June at Ossett Academy, near Wakefield. Stone Underpants will be one of four Maverick picture books distributed in the US in a hardback edition from this September by Lerner Publishing.… Read More »Stone Underpants wins EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018!

Maverick picture books prepare to delight American readers!

Maverick picture books will delight a whole new readership of children and adults from the 1st of September! Four of our most popular picture books will be published in the US in beautiful jacketed hardback editions priced at $17.99 each and distributed by Lerner Publishing. We are so excited to receive these advance copies in the office recently. Aren’t they lovely?  

Stone Underpants shortlisted for EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018!

We’ve just heard that Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson has been shortlisted for the EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018, which is an award for the community surrounding the Wakefield area.  Three top titles were chosen by KS1 children across 6 schools, from out of 180 possible picture books. Stone Underpants is one of the three! The winner will be announced at a big book event… Read More »Stone Underpants shortlisted for EOCT/SLS Picture Book Award 2018!

‘A great first insight into the Stone Age’ Thumbs up for Purple Band Early Reader Stone Underpants

Tara Potter (Hickman) posted a wonderful review of purple band Early Reader Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle and illustrated by Richard Watson on her blog: ‘Children giggled at the title and continued giggling all the way to the end. This is a great first insight into the Stone Age and contains many useful comments on properties of different materials. Beautifully illustrated. Obviously, any book that mentions ‘bottoms’ is going to… Read More »‘A great first insight into the Stone Age’ Thumbs up for Purple Band Early Reader Stone Underpants

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