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‘This imaginative picture book will be a big hit’ Pirates in Classroom 3 thrills The Letterpress Project

Karen at The Letterpress Project has posted a fantastic review for our new picture book Pirates in Classroom 3 by author of  one of last year’s top titles The New LiBEARian, Alison Donald, and illustrated by the talented Ben Whitehouse: ‘This story will make children laugh and perhaps reflect on whether their own teachers would react in a similar way to the unexpected classroom guest – lots of potential discussion here… Read More »‘This imaginative picture book will be a big hit’ Pirates in Classroom 3 thrills The Letterpress Project

‘I can almost hear children gasping with delight’ The Letterpress Project sinks its teeth into some very tasty beetroot!

Another wonderful review from the lovely Karen at The Letterpress Project! This time for new picture book Bonkers About Beetroot by debut author Cath Jones and brilliantly illustrated by Chris Jevons: ‘This is a zesty action packed picture book with some potential links with the traditional story of ‘The Enormous Turnip’ which could be discussed with children. When I used to be a teacher that story never enticed any children to try… Read More »‘I can almost hear children gasping with delight’ The Letterpress Project sinks its teeth into some very tasty beetroot!

‘Celebrates the joy of a father and daughter spending long lazy days together’ our first review of Daddy and I from The Letterpress Project

The Letterpress Project has posted our very first review of Lou Treleaven‘s new picture book Daddy and I beautifully illustrated by Sophie Burrows: ‘This is a beautifully illustrated picture book with a simple message that celebrates the joy of a father and daughter spending long lazy days together – pleasingly romantic but never sentimental.’ Thank you, Karen, for those very kind words! Read the full review here Buy a copy… Read More »‘Celebrates the joy of a father and daughter spending long lazy days together’ our first review of Daddy and I from The Letterpress Project

The Letterpress Project interviews Maverick author Tracy Gunaratnam!

Karen at The Letterpress Project has just run an exclusive interview with Tracy Gunaratnam author of picture books Preposterous Rhinoceros and the new Hamster Sitter Wanted. Find out what inspires Tracy, what her favourite books are and what she thinks makes an extraordinary picture book here. Buy a copy of Preposterous Rhinoceros here or a copy of Hamster Sitter Wanted here See The Letterpress Project’s review of Hamster Sitter Wanted… Read More »The Letterpress Project interviews Maverick author Tracy Gunaratnam!

‘Will prove to be very popular with young children and their parents’ The Letterpress Project enjoys Hamster Sitter Wanted

Karen at The Letterpress Project loved our latest picture book Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘This is another hilarious and colourful picture book from Maverick publishers which I am sure will prove to be very popular with young children and their parents. I would guess that we might be seeing further adventures from this lot in the not too distant future.’ Read the full… Read More »‘Will prove to be very popular with young children and their parents’ The Letterpress Project enjoys Hamster Sitter Wanted

‘Children will laugh out loud’ The Letterpress Project reviews Clumpety Bump!

Karen at The Letterpress Project enjoyed the gentle humour, colourful illustrations and linguistic rhythm of Clumpety Bump by Phil Allcock and illustrated by Richard Watson: ‘Children will laugh out loud at this funny interactive picture book that provides plenty of opportunities for joining in with repetition of phrases like the horse’s weary refrain ‘I can’t be bothered’ and ‘Oh No!’ each time disaster strikes. ‘Slippity slop, don’t stop’ and ‘dribbly, wibbly water’ are just two examples… Read More »‘Children will laugh out loud’ The Letterpress Project reviews Clumpety Bump!

Browns Books for Students stocks the full range of Maverick Early Readers!

Browns Books for Students is now stocking the full 40 titles across 8 colour bands of Maverick’s Early Readers scheme!   Some of our recent reviews: ‘Maverick’s Early Readers are attractive books that aim to bring the fun of bedtime stories to learning to read, whether in the classroom or at home – and they certainly succeed.’  Parents in Touch ‘I really like these engaging little books that are well designed,… Read More »Browns Books for Students stocks the full range of Maverick Early Readers!

‘Engaging little books that are well designed, saturated with colour and action packed pictures’ The Letterpress Project reviews some Early Readers!

The Letterpress Project recently reviewed a selection of the pink, red and yellow band Early Readers and highly praised many different aspects of the scheme. Thanks, Karen! ‘I really like these engaging little books that are well designed, saturated with colour and action packed pictures. I like that they use a range of authors and illustrators because this makes them even more diverse. The stories are simple but funny with… Read More »‘Engaging little books that are well designed, saturated with colour and action packed pictures’ The Letterpress Project reviews some Early Readers!

‘Gentle little story that has a strong message’ Wonderful early review of The Snugglewump from The Letterpress Project

We’ve just had a great early review for The Snugglewump by Lou Treleaven and illustrated by Kate Chappell from The Letterpress Project! ‘I really liked this gentle little story that has a strong message about being confident about ones attributes, whatever these might be. I can imagine using it as a starting point for discussing this with very young children. It could also be used as a way into talking… Read More »‘Gentle little story that has a strong message’ Wonderful early review of The Snugglewump from The Letterpress Project

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