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Lovely words for The Snowflake Mistake by Lou Treleaven, illustrated by Maddie Frost, in Red Reading Hub ‘Maddie Frost’s digitally rendered collage-style illustrations, especially those of the snowflake machine, are great fun and the final page provides information on how to make a snowflake.’ See the full review here Buy a copy of the book here
A wonderful recommendation for Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh, illustrated by Sophia Touliatou, in The School Librarian ‘This is a delight to read and savour… children will enjoy spending time looking at all the detail that has been packed in.’ See the full review here Buy a copy of the book here
Excellent review of Horace and Hattiepillar (Hedgehugs) by Steve Wilson, illustrated by Lucy Tapper, in The School Librarian ‘The illustrations are stylised and unusual’ See the full review here Buy a copy of the book here
Lovely review of Letter to Pluto by Lou Treleaven in KidAround ‘The book reads like a diary which is pretty cool and the pictures make it fun for me to read. This is a great bed time book to read together as a family.’ Â Reviewed by Jack, aged 7 See the full review here Buy a copy of the book here
Fantastic review of Stone Underpants by Rebecca Lisle, illustrated by Richard Watson, in Read It, Daddy! “This is Rebecca Lisle’s debut and it’s hilariously funny with great illustrations by Richard Watson.” See the full review here Buy a copy of the book here
Bookmonster Ally has written a lovely review for Mine Mine Mine said the Porcupine by Alex English and Emma Levey, follow up book to Yuck! Said the Yak. “So, hand in hand, the writing and illustrations in Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine work together to reinforce the importance of friendship and imagination in playtime to children in a fun, colourful and characterful way. Lovely, really lovely. It made me… Read More »“It made me smile. Simple as that.” Charming review for Mine Mine Mine said the Porcupine
Alfie is developing a habit of entertaining rude guests; first a fussy yak and now a selfish porcupine! Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post, has a written a lovely review for Mine Mine Mine! Said the Porcupine, the follow up story to Yuck! Said the Yak by Alex English and Emma Levey. “The often forgotten joys of sharing and friendship take centre stage in another wonderfully wacky and imaginative book from Alex English complemented… Read More »“An enchanting picture story ” Review for Mine Mine Mine Said the Porcupine
This debut from Gary Sheppard, illustrated by Tim Budgen is a release we’re really looking forward to at Maverick, mainly for the excuse to eat lots of pie! Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post, has given As Nice as Pie a spectacular review: “Budgen’s gorgeous gallery of greedy birds is the perfect accompaniment to Sheppard’s carefully crafted rhymes and a simple but subtle story that is a true flight of imagination.” Thanks for… Read More »“A true flight of imagination” Review for As Nice as Pie
We are so thrilled to say that Rickety Rocket has scooped the Bizziebaby Gold Award! The collection of three space stories received some amazing 5* reviews, here are some of our favourite comments: “A very easy book to read or be read for a child. The characters in the book were very believable and easy to relate to. The children could easily pretend they were one of the characters as… Read More »“A fantastic book, superb stories, well written and loved by all!”
Karen who writes at The Letterpress Project has reviewed the latest adventure from Little Lionel and Granny Mutton – A Knit and a Knot. “What makes it special for me are the lively cartoon like illustrations which are both colourful and funny. I like the intensity of Lionel’s expression on the cover as he sits with his tongue out, hunched over the knitted patchwork blanket […] It is a very… Read More »“A very warm story about family and friendship.”
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