Tracy Gunaratnam

‘Got a lot of giggles from my boys’ Library Girl and Book Boy enjoys hamster mayhem!

Library Girl and Book Boy has just posted a wonderful review of Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks as part of its Pet Pandemonium blog: ‘This story is heaps of fun and got a lot of giggles from my boys when we were reading it. I think any worn-out parent will be able to sympathise with poor Aunt Fluff and that most young children will… Read More »‘Got a lot of giggles from my boys’ Library Girl and Book Boy enjoys hamster mayhem!

‘Another gem from Maverick’ Parents in Touch reviews two new picture books!

Parents in Touch recently posted reviews of two of our new picture books! Of Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks theyÂ said: ‘I love the wonderful illustrations of the hamsters with their gorgeously expressive faces and cute named jumpers. There are some wonderful plays on words which adults will thoroughly appreciate, even if they go over children’s heads. Great fun and superbly illustrated by Hannah Marks.’… Read More »‘Another gem from Maverick’ Parents in Touch reviews two new picture books!

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!

Books for Boys Enjoys Some Hamster Mischief!

Louise and son at Books for Boys recently enjoyed reading our new picture book Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘My son really enjoyed this book as he couldnâ€™t wait to see what mischief they created next. We also get to see Marco and Polo off having lots of fun sky diving and climbing mountains. The illustrations by Hannah Marks are adorable, bright and colourful… Read More »Books for Boys Enjoys Some Hamster Mischief!

This Day I Love reviews two new picture books!

Leyla and young readers at This Day I Love gave a resounding thumbs up for the two new picture books we sent them recently: ‘Hamster sitter wanted has become Little Mans book of choice recently.Â I am not sure if it is the fantastic details in the illustrations or the humorousÂ prose he likes, but either way he has a liking for this book.Â I rather like the adventures Marco and… Read More »This Day I Love reviews two new picture books!

Hamster Sitter Wanted Children’s Book of the Month at The Book Centre Group!

The Book Centre Group in Ireland with shops inÂ Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny and Naas has named Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks as its Children’s Book of the Month for October! Visit the website here!

‘Comedy gold for toddlers and parents!’ Glowing review for Hamster Sitter Wanted from Books for Bairns

Kirsty and bairn at Books for Bairns just posted a glowing review for Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘Already this is has been a regularly requested read from the bairn for all of September! Let me start by saying right away this is comedy gold for toddlers and parents! The introduction of the hamsters by their quirky names is fantastic and I try to… Read More »‘Comedy gold for toddlers and parents!’ Glowing review for Hamster Sitter Wanted from Books for Bairns

‘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

‘The energetic story made me smile’ Hamster Sitter Wanted leaves Nayu’s Reading Corner wanting more!

New reviewer Nayu’s Reading Corner gave a lovely response to Hamster Sitter Wanted by Tracy Gunaratnam and illustrated by Hannah Marks: ‘The energetic story made me smile, and the clever illustrations gave it extra zing. I learned why Stinky gets their name, I adored the cute bows and flowers in the girl hamsters’ hair, how portraits on stairs seemed to look at the action, how knitting is enjoyed by the… Read More »‘The energetic story made me smile’ Hamster Sitter Wanted leaves Nayu’s Reading Corner wanting more!

‘We really enjoyed both of these books’ The Ish Mother (with Eleanor and Ezra) sample our latest picture books!

The Ish Mother ably aided by young Eleanor and Ezra tested out our latest animal themed picture books: ‘It’s a good story for reading together, talking about the jokes and pointing out the funny happenings that aren’t mentioned in the text. Noticing details that aren’t obvious in the text is something that Eleanor worked a lot on in Reception so this was a good continuation of that.’ ‘Eleanor liked this… Read More »‘We really enjoyed both of these books’ The Ish Mother (with Eleanor and Ezra) sample our latest picture books!