The Bookbag

“A wonderful high-concept picture book.” Review for the Snowflake Mistake

The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven and Maddie Frost is out today! We’re so excited for the early winter treat that we’re choosing to ignore the glorious weather outside, lingering from a brilliant summer. To celebrate the release we have had a review from The Bookbag! “With a catchy title that accurately sums up the story, this is a wonderful high-concept picture book. I simply love the idea of a… Read More »“A wonderful high-concept picture book.” Review for the Snowflake Mistake

“Simple and fun story.” Bookbag review for Animal Magic

Sam Tyler has kindly reviewedÂ Animal MagicÂ by Phil Allcock for TheÂ Bookbag and has given the nonsense rhyme a lovely 4.5 stars! “This book is ideal for the hard cardboard pages and smaller look and feel. The simple and fun story, match the bright images and draw a baby in. The child wants to help you turn the pages and this is doable as the book is perfectly formed and durable. Animal… Read More »“Simple and fun story.” Bookbag review for Animal Magic

“Another lesson worth teaching.” Great review for As Quiet as a Mouse from the Bookbag

The Bookbag have given As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Evgenia Golubeva an excellent review and 4 and a half stars! “The best type of educational children’s book wraps up a lesson in a way that a child will not know they are being taught. Any parent who has a small child and another on the way is aware that the older child may be a little… Read More »“Another lesson worth teaching.” Great review for As Quiet as a Mouse from the Bookbag

Not Without my Whale is a top ten book of 2015!

The Bookbag has namedÂ Not Without my WhaleÂ by Billy Coughlan and Villie Karabatzia as a top ten picture book of 2015. We were thrilled whenÂ Not Without my WhaleÂ was given a 5 star review and it’s great to see the wonderful book getting even more recognition. Now that Halloween has been and gone, we have no problem suggesting that you add it to your Christmas list! Read the 5 star review for… Read More »Not Without my Whale is a top ten book of 2015!

“One of the simplest, but most fun ideas, I have read in a long time.” The Bookbag gives 5 stars to Not Without my Whale

Not Without my WhaleÂ Â by Billy CoughlanÂ was a big hit over at The Bookbag, with reviewer Sam Tyler giving it 5 stars! “Coughlan’s writing is wickedly funny, playing it straight down the middle as if a whale could go into school. He is helped greatly by the drawing of Karabatzia. There is a slight naivety to the drawing that chimes well with the earnest nature of the story. Watching Dora try… Read More »“One of the simplest, but most fun ideas, I have read in a long time.” The Bookbag gives 5 stars to Not Without my Whale

“Aerodynamics of Biscuits will be flying off the shelves.” Review from The Bookbag

Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh has received a pretty brilliant review from the wonderful folk at The Bookbag! “I was immediately intrigued by the title of this debut picture book from Clare Helen Walsh and feared the story wouldn’t live up to such an inspired idea. Fortunately the story is equally good. It’s a completely fantastical premise but I was certainly happy to buy into the idea of… Read More »“Aerodynamics of Biscuits will be flying off the shelves.” Review from The Bookbag

Pirates grab another great review on the Bookbag!

Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers is fast becoming one of Maverick’s most popular titles! Most recently it has received a fantastic review from The Bookbag! “The pictures are bright and interesting, with plenty to look at and funny extras such as a cheeky crab and a grumpy seagull. I liked the stubbly-faced builders, and I also liked that the final picture is hidden away on the back page, so although you… Read More »Pirates grab another great review on the Bookbag!