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Family Book Club reviews It’s a Jungle Out There!

Thanks Family Book Club for a lovely review of It’s a Jungle Out There! ‘This is such a silly story but my son found it hilarious! The illustrations of the hairy animals and the different wigs they tried was very funny!’ Read the full review here. Be sure to like, share and comment! It’s a Jungle Out There is written by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Valentina Fontana. It is… Read More »Family Book Club reviews It’s a Jungle Out There!

‘A very easy read and very enjoyable’

Thanks to @sophie_saysaloud for a fantastic review of It’s a Jungle Out There over on Instagram. Here’s a snippet: ‘This will certainly get you laughing but also a very important message of self fulfilment is portrayed through Panzee’s character. Finding what makes you truly happy and persevering until you get to where you want to be! A very easy read and very enjoyable.’ Read the rest of the review here… Read More »‘A very easy read and very enjoyable’

‘It’s such a fun read!’

It’s a Jungle Out There has received a fantastic review from Play with Nina — thank you! 🙂 This is how it begins: ‘It’s a Jungle Out There is a funny, witty book full of big characters and bright colours. It’s such a fun read!’ Interested in reading on? Visit Play with Nina’s page. Be sure to like, share and comment! It’s a Jungle Out There is available to order… Read More »‘It’s such a fun read!’

‘A fun and engaging book with plenty of humor’ Kirkus Reviews samples Hamster Sitter Wanted!

Kirkus Reviews has continued its run of fantastic reviews for the US editions of Maverick picture books with a recent review for Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Hannah Marks: ‘Children will get a laugh out of the puns and visual jokes throughout the book. Gunaratnam infuses the text with simple but amusing wordplay, such as the “wound up” sheep babysitter, who is both frazzled and literally… Read More »‘A fun and engaging book with plenty of humor’ Kirkus Reviews samples Hamster Sitter Wanted!

‘A brilliant book’ Bizzie Baby reviewers rave about Not My Hats!

The parent and child reviewers at Bizzie Baby recently test-drove new picture book Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘The book was bright and colourful.The quality of the book is brilliant. My daughter when she saw this book wanted to read it straight away. The illustrations were great very bright and catchy. My daughter loved having this book read to her. She loved the story… Read More »‘A brilliant book’ Bizzie Baby reviewers rave about Not My Hats!

‘A splendid book which deserves a place on every small person’s reading menu’ Armadillo Magazine enthuses about Not My Hats!

Armadillo Magazine‘s Summer 2018 issue carries a glowing review for picture book Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘Marley’s illustrations are a perfect match for the energetic text, with plentiful detail in each spread for a child to explore and talk about whilst being simple, colourful and full of character.  When a two-year-old and a five-year-old both laugh out loud at the same time it’s… Read More »‘A splendid book which deserves a place on every small person’s reading menu’ Armadillo Magazine enthuses about Not My Hats!

‘Gorgeous new picture books perfect for little readers’ Mummy Pages reviews our latest!

We’ve had some lovely new reviews from Mummy Pages for two of our latest picture books! Of Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘A humorous story which teaches the essential lesson of sharing in a light-hearted way.’  Of AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore: ‘This is a lovely story about accepting who you are and never giving up, beautifully illustrated by Alex… Read More »‘Gorgeous new picture books perfect for little readers’ Mummy Pages reviews our latest!

‘Delightfully daft tale’ Red Reading Hub reviews Not My Hats!

Jill at Red Reading Hub recently posted a cracking review for Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘With its plethora of outrageous headwear, this delightfully daft tale that moves in and out of rhyme, demonstrates that language is fun, sharing is best and friendship better than standoffishness.’ Thanks, Jill! See the full review here and buy a copy here  

‘Impossible not to love her’ Book Murmuration has a happy addiction to Not My Hats!

Louise at Book Murmuration posted a delightful review of new picture book Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Alea Marley: ‘Issues of sharing will be familiar to parents of small children. The lovely thing about Not My Hats! is although it has a clear message, it never comes across as preachy. The story is made funnier by Hettie’s facial expressions, from her anger at the thought of… Read More »‘Impossible not to love her’ Book Murmuration has a happy addiction to Not My Hats!

5 STAR review from What’s Good to Read for Not My Hats!

David Savage at What’s Good to Read has posted a fantastic 5 star review for Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘Overall, while Not My Hats! is a simple and colourful story about sharing things with others, it is fun and entertaining and a good lesson for children. Written in a style that children will be able to read and understand they will take away… Read More »5 STAR review from What’s Good to Read for Not My Hats!