The Goblin and the Girl by Neil Irani This is a really sweet story about a girl who sees a goblin reflected back when she looks in the mirror…The book shows how our friends like us for who we are and not what we look like. An enjoyable read and ideal for any children struggling with self esteem…Read more – – – Sparkle’s Song by Samantha Hale This book reads… Read More »Primary Times Reviews…
The Beastie is coming… This world book day keep a sharp eye out for the fearsome beastie at your school because he is coming searching for a feast! There is nothing the beastie loves more than schools, there are so many children to pick from. Clever ones, sporty ones, geeky ones and day-dreamer ones…. And he’s doing a bit of a Beastie Book Marathon going from school to school (well… Read More »Beastie Book Marathon
Hello everyone! It’s almost that time of year again…Pancake Day. Best day of the year! I have just got back from the shops after getting the necessary ingredients. These are: 100g plain flour 1 egg 250ml milk A bit of salt (Obviously if you want more then you just multiply the ingredients! I always do) Then to make the pancakes…. 1. Sieve the flour into a mixing bowl and a add… Read More »Mrs MacCready Getting Ready for Pancake Day
The Fearsome Beastie short-listed in 2012 Rotherham Book Awards and Nominated for the People’s Book Prize 2012 To read the full article, click here
Steve Bicknell, MD of Maverick Publishing has just met eleven illustrators in Argentina. They are from the same illustration school as Marianna Ruiz Johnson, illustrator of Sparkle’s Song. Steve was blown away by their artwork and through it was awesome experience meeting them all. The school is called Sótano Blanco(which mean’s white cellar) and they all work together, helping each other in their illustrations. When someone graduates they return to… Read More »Maverick Meets Argentinian Illustrators!
Mrs MacCready Was Ever So Greedy “This is another superb rhyming picture book with excellent illustrations and a good moral point at the end! I loved the ending (won’t spoil it for you!) as I wasn’t expecting that to happen. Although I should have really guessed what would happen after all of her scoffing!   This book would certainly suit all ages, both boys and girls. It is fun to… Read More »Kidsreadwritereview Reviews!
Meet Princess Lolly… Princess Lolly is a new Maverick character from the book ‘The Jelly That Wouldn’t Wobble’ by Angela Mitchell and illustrated by Sarah Horne. It will be hitting the shelves in May 2012…so a few months to wait! Princess Lolly loves jelly and loves parties. Find out more about this fun character and the book she stars in soon…!
Hello everyone! My name is Lazy bear and I love sleeping.  I wasn’t in the Nice Bear Naughty Bear book…I just couldn’t be bothered but I wish I had been now.  I am supposed to be tidying my room but it looks ok to me. However Mummy bear recently got the Nice Bear Naughty Bear App on her iphone and every time I do something helpful I get a… Read More »Nice Bear Naughty Bear App
Maverick author, Giles Paley-Phillips will be attempting to read his new book The Fearsome Beastie to over 1,000 Sussex school children on 1st March, World Book Day. The book has already come in for critical acclaim and is shortlisted for the Rotherham Children’s Book Award as well as being nominated for THE PEOPLE’S BOOK PRIZE. Taking part in the Beastie Book Marathon is Seaford Primary School where Giles will read… Read More »The Beastie Book Marathon World Book Day 2012
To be published in February, Sparkle’s Song is already receiving some great reviews.  Here is two of them… Story: 9 Presentation: 9 Total: 18 “I don’t get many children’s book to review but when I do I jump all over them. This was one that not only appealed to me but also to my kiddos, as well it should. A tale of loss and coping with change, Sparkle finds joy… Read More »Sparkle’s Song: New Book Reviews
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