It feels like we’ve been waiting forever, but finally the day is approaching – the release of our brand new Maverick Early Readers! This Friday, you’ll will be able to get your hands on your very own copies of our 5 very special stories! A Scarf and a Half by Amanda Brandon Yuck! said the Yak by Alex English Preposterous Rhinoceros by Tracy Gunaratnam The Black and White Club by… Read More »Maverick Early Readers released this Friday!
Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers has received yet another fantastic review, this time from a favourite Maverick Reviewer, Mary, who reviews books with her son on her blog, Over 40 and a Mum to One. “Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers is written by Alex English, and her last book, Yuck, Said the Yak is still a firm favourite here.  Diggers are a big thing here and we also quite like Pirates so… Read More »Pirates dig up another smashing review!
In celebration of her new book Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers, Alex English will be hosting a pirate party at Waterstones in Redhill on Saturday 30th May. The party will be at 11am-1pm. Alex will read her new story and will sign books as well as leading some pirate and digger themed activities! Pop along and say ‘Arrr me hearties!’
Alex English, author of Yuck! said the Yak, visited Dulwich Books last Saturday for storytime. Alex started the morning by reading one of her favourite picture books from her childhood, The Tiger who came to Tea by Judith Kerr. She then read her own book, Yuck! said the Yak to the eager children and then offered her thoughts on their yak masterpieces as they did some colouring in! All in… Read More »Yak visits Dulwich Books
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you all! It has been a fantastic year for Maverick and we are looking forward to another year of fantastic books from brilliant authors. See you in 2015.
The Family Buzz magazine is a free, fun publication for families in East Sussex released quarterly and distributed around schools, nurseries and supermarkets. Four of Maverick’s September books were featured in the magazine’s winter issue in the Reading Corner Feature. Six year old Nancy reviewed A Scarf and a Half, Bibble and the Bubbles and Yuck! said the Yak, while eight year old Lily reviewed I wish I’d been Born… Read More »Family Buzz reviews Maverick Books
Mary from the popular blog over40andamumofone has now announced the winner of her Yuck! said the Yak give away. The lucky winner is Karl from Greater Manchester. Congratulations Karl, your copy of Yuck! said the Yak is now on its way to you! For all of you who are disappointed that you didn’t win – you can buy your own copy of Yuck! said the Yak by Alex English here.… Read More »Winner of Yuck! said the Yak giveaway announced!
Stripey Stork is giving away 5 copies of Alex English‘s children’s picture book Yuck! said the Yak. Stripey Stork is a volunteer-run group in Surrey that aims to support mums and children in the local area by donating children’s clothes, books and toys to families who are experiencing hardship. Alex English – who is from Reigate, Surrey – donated some clothes, toys and her books! She has generously donated several… Read More »Yuck! said the Yak Give Away at Stripey Stork!
Ickle Pickle’s Life, a blog written from the point of view of two year old Pickle, has reviewed our latest books! Pickle read Hedgehugs, Yuck! said the Yak, A Scarf and a Half, and I Wish I’d been born a Unicorn. Hedgehugs was by far Pickle’s favourite book and he even offered a generous give away, meaning one lucky person won a copy of the adorable Hedgehugs! I wish I’d… Read More »Ickle Pickle reviews Maverick’s books!
While the rain made it a miserable Saturday for most of us, Alex English cheered up the book lovers in Leatherhead with her visit to Barton’s Bookshop. She was signing copies of her children’s book Yuck! said the Yak and also sharing a rather fabulous looking Yak cake! Alex will be doing more workshops this week, one at Capel Manor Primary School on Thursday and one with a Toddler group in… Read More »Alex English delighted Barton’s Bookshop!
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