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Maverick Books on the NOOK

We have eleven of our picture books now on the NOOK both in the USA and now here in the UK! We think this is the absolute best platform for children’s picture books. Children can read by themselves or have the author read them the story or children can record themselves. Our books are £3.99 on this amazing device. If you have an Ipad you can download the NOOK app… Read More »Maverick Books on the NOOK

New Book Lunch for ‘Tamara Small and the Monsters’ Ball’

Pictured here at the Book Lunch, Saturday 6th October at Maverick Arts Publishing. Kimara Nye, editor and author of ‘The Four Little Pigs, Julie Fulton, author of  ‘Mrs MacCready was ever so Greedy, Gabriele Antonini, illustrator of, ‘The Fearsome Beastie’ and ‘Tamara Small and the Monsters’ Ball Izy Penguin, Illustrator and author of ‘Grandma Bendy’ Angela Mitchell, author of ‘The Jelly That Wouldn’t Wobble’ Giles Paley-Phillips, author of ‘The Fearsome… Read More »New Book Lunch for ‘Tamara Small and the Monsters’ Ball’

A Book for a Birthday

Here is a great idea for Aunties , Uncles, Grandparents and friends! Why not give a Maverick book for that next special birthday. Our books are suitable for children that don’t mind having a challenge – with readers from four years old to even up to eight!  If you can write a special message your gift will always be remembered and cherished! To see all of our books please click… Read More »A Book for a Birthday

Jelly at Wimbledon

  This saturday August 11th, author Angela Mitchell will be at Waterstones, Wimbledon reading her new book, The Jelly That Wouldn’t Wobble. Angela’s book has had some great reviews and children can take part in lots of activities including making their own ‘Jelly Crowns’ All welcome from 11.00 to 3.00

Top marks at Ashford!

Julie Stewart wanted to reward her 6 year old grand-daughter Kara for receiving a great school report – so she bought her a copy of The Jelly That Wouldn’t Wobble! Well done Kara, and thank you Julie!         A special thank you to Joe Dibley at Waterstones for taking the photograph, and to Leila Gilholy the store manager.  

Wobble for the Jelly!

A lovely story told to Angela at her book event at Waterstones, Bromley “As  little boy, we use to catch the bus to North End Road market to do our shopping on a Saturday morning. Mum always included on her shopping list ‘wobble for jelly’! I never did find which shop or market stall she bought it from!” Norman Train, aged 59, going on 3          … Read More »Wobble for the Jelly!

Five Stars for ‘Jelly’ from BookBag!

The Jelly that Wouldn’t Wobble by Angela Mitchell has just received five stars from BookBag! Here are a few quotations from the review: “This is a delightfully entertaining book that is bound to bring a smile and a giggle. It’s a fun tale that uses wonderful descriptive language that make it a pleasure to read…My daughter loves all of the characters from the crotchety old princess to the clever smallest… Read More »Five Stars for ‘Jelly’ from BookBag!

Jellies Wobble at Waterstones, Greenwich!

Lovely pictures from the children’s department last saturday Waterstones, Greenwich. Lots of colouring in by children for Angela’s new book, The Jelly that Wouldn’t Wobble. Children  also made their own Jelly Crowns, which were ever so popular…but not as much as the delightful mini jellies that wobbled magnificently and were quickly eaten by the children. Angela read and signed lots of books and has been invited back for later in… Read More »Jellies Wobble at Waterstones, Greenwich!

Summer Book Readings

      Children’s author Angela Mitchell will be reading and signing her new book, ‘The Jelly That Wouldn’t Wobble’ in bookshops during this summer.       Saturday June 9th  from 11.00 to 3.00 at Waterstones, Greenwich Saturday June 30th  from 11.00 to 12.30 at The Big Green Bookshop Saturday July 7th  from 11.00 to 1.30 at Waterstones, Bromley Saturday July 21st  from 11.00 to 3.00 at Waterstones, Ashford… Read More »Summer Book Readings