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Latest picture books ‘from the classy Maverick stable’ reviewed in The Lancashire Evening Post!

Pam at The Lancashire Evening Post has just made live her wonderful reviews for two new picture books (with some nice words about Maverick too!): AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore: ‘Inventive author Alison Donald and star illustrator Alex Willmore work their special magic on this bewitching picture book story about a bull on the horns of a dilemma when his best friend goes in search of… Read More »Latest picture books ‘from the classy Maverick stable’ reviewed in The Lancashire Evening Post!

‘Great book for story time’ The Letterpress Project reviews Not My Hats!

Terry at The Letterpress Project posted a recent review for new picture book Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Alea Marley: ‘We reviewed Tracy Gunaratnam’s last picture book, Hamster Sitter Wanted and we loved that, so we were pretty confident a new one would also be a treat. Not My Hats! is a simple, colourful and melodic offering that gives children plenty of chance to join in with the rhyming. Needless… Read More »‘Great book for story time’ The Letterpress Project reviews Not My Hats!

‘Charming story’ Parents in Touch reviews AdoraBULL and Not My Hats!

Parents in Touch has just posted some wonderful reviews for our two latest picture books: AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore: ‘A charming story about caring for each other and loyalty, even when changes take place in life. Alex Willmore’s illustrations are full of detail and humour – well worth taking time over and sharing.’ Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘The… Read More »‘Charming story’ Parents in Touch reviews AdoraBULL and Not My Hats!

‘This is exactly the kind of book that I love to read aloud to groups of children’ Books for Topics reviews 3 New Picture Books!

Books for Topics just posted a wonderful series of reviews for three of our newest picture books: Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘Everything about ‘Not My Hats!’ makes for a very happy storytime, from the brightly patterned illustrations to the slightly random cast of characters to the hilarious sets of rhyming strings. Tracy Gunaratnam is a master of rhyme and rhythm and there is something… Read More »‘This is exactly the kind of book that I love to read aloud to groups of children’ Books for Topics reviews 3 New Picture Books!

‘Light-hearted take on the challenge of sharing’ The Ish Mother recommends Not My Hats!

The Ish Mother has just posted a lovely review for Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘I like how this is a really humorous, light-hearted take on the challenge of sharing. So many picture books about toddler ‘issues’ can come across as a bit didactic and overbearing, but this tackles a common problem with humour. It’s really fun to read aloud too, with plenty of… Read More »‘Light-hearted take on the challenge of sharing’ The Ish Mother recommends Not My Hats!

Book Bairn adores two new picture books publishing tomorrow- AdoraBULL and Not My Hats!

Book Bairn posted two fab reviews for our picture books enjoying their publication day tomorrow!   AdoraBULL by Alison Donald with illustrations by Alex Willmore: ‘A lovely story about accepting who you are. It’s an adorable book.‘ Read the full review here Not My Hats! by Tracy Gunaratnam with illustrations by Alea Marley: ‘A humorous story that is written in lovely phrasing, perfect for a read aloud, will lightheartedly teach… Read More »Book Bairn adores two new picture books publishing tomorrow- AdoraBULL and Not My Hats!

‘They won’t fail to raise a smile for many years to come’ Super reviews for Clumpety and Hamster!

Married to a Geek has just posted a couple of wonderful new reviews! Of Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks she said: ‘Willow just loves this book – and so do I actually – in particular she seems to love looking at each of the very detailed pictures and will listen intently whilst I explain what is going on within each page. The colourfulness and… Read More »‘They won’t fail to raise a smile for many years to come’ Super reviews for Clumpety and Hamster!

‘Cheeky, fun, playful and engaging and children will love it’ What’s Good to Do delights in hamster mischief!

What’s Good to Do has just posted a lovely review of Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks. Here’s what they had to say: ‘A great picture book story. It has been written, by Tracy Gunaratnam, in a way that will appeal to children and they will be able to grasp the words and meaning and repeat it back. It is cheeky, fun, playful and engaging and… Read More »‘Cheeky, fun, playful and engaging and children will love it’ What’s Good to Do delights in hamster mischief!

‘I read this to a class of 30 5 year old’s and they loved it’ 5 STAR review from The Book Corner!

Sam at The Book Corner gave Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks a 5 STAR review recently! ‘This is such a fun book, I read this to a class of 30 5 year old’s and they loved it. This is a story about Marco and Polo, who are meant to be looking after their cousins but they want to go out and play. They decide… Read More »‘I read this to a class of 30 5 year old’s and they loved it’ 5 STAR review from The Book Corner!

‘A great read-aloud in EYFS settings and a nice independent read in KS1’ Where Reading Rocks reviews Hamster Sitter Wanted

Educators and librarians blog Where Reading Rocks has just posted a wonderful review for new picture book Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘This is a lovely, funny picture book with some great word play. This would be a great read-aloud in EYFS settings and a nice independent read in KS1.’ Thank you! Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here… Read More »‘A great read-aloud in EYFS settings and a nice independent read in KS1’ Where Reading Rocks reviews Hamster Sitter Wanted