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Aerodynamics of Biscuits

Online resources to help teach computing in primary schools inspired by Aerodynamics of Biscuits!

We are thrilled to learn that picture book Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh and illustrated by Sophia Touliatou has been used to develop online coding resources to help a primary school teach computing. What a great idea! Andrew, a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) in ICT from Our Lady of Hartley Primary School in Kent, got in touch with Clare and together they created lesson plans and activities for anyone… Read More »Online resources to help teach computing in primary schools inspired by Aerodynamics of Biscuits!

Aerodynamics of Biscuits shortlisted for SCBWI Crystal Kite Award

Clare Helen Welsh‘s debut picture book, Aerodynamics of Biscuits, has been shortlisted for the Crystal Kite Awards.           The Crystal Kite Awards are a member choice awards for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). The books are chosen by region, and Clare is one of four finalists chosen from members in the UK and Ireland. Well done Clare!

“A totally crazy, creative, fun and wildly imaginative story.” Review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits

Cheryl and Pierre are have been reading Aerodynamics of Biscuits by Clare Helen Welsh and Sophia Touliatou and have written a lovely review for the biscuit-y book! “[Aerodynamics of Biscuits]  introduces other complicated vocabulary, using the context or a string of synonyms to make it accessible to young children […] It’s great to have a book with a young target audience that isn’t overly dumbed down. It’s a totally crazy,… Read More »“A totally crazy, creative, fun and wildly imaginative story.” Review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits

“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

Pam Norfolk, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has reviewed our latest offering of books! Read the full reviews here. Hedgehugs board books by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson “Toddlers and pre-schoolers will love getting their little ‘paws’ on Maverick’s two new Hedgehugs wipe-clean board books which re-tell these cute and cosy animal adventure stories with captivating illustrations and charming simplicity.” Buy Hedgehugs and Horace and Hattipillar As Quiet… Read More »“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

Read it Daddy reads them all!

Our three September books have been reviewed by Read it Daddy and have all passed with flying colours! Phil at Read it Daddy reads the books with his daughter Charlotte and they share their favourite bits. As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Evgenia Golubeva “As Quiet as a Mouse shows that once again Maverick has an eye for publishing some really brilliant books for little ones, from… Read More »Read it Daddy reads them all!

A Triple attack book launch!

Last night we celebrated the book birthdays of three authors: Clare Helen Welsh, Karen Owen and Rebecca Colby. They were celebrating the releases of their latest books: Aerodynamics of Biscuits, As Quiet as a Mouse and It’s Raining Bats and Frogs.         All three authors are members of the Society of Children’s Writers and Illustrators and have been supporting each other every step of the way through their… Read More »A Triple attack book launch!

“A visual feast.” Amazing review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits from Red Reading Hub

Jill Bennett, who reviews books at Red Reading Hub, tweeted saying Aerodynamics of Biscuits has passed with flying colours! And it has, the delightfully quirky and fun book has received a stellar review from Jill. “This unlikely story is great fun. The nature of the telling is such that it draws listeners in from the start, keeping them involved and interested throughout and offering possibilities for active joining in with the rocket… Read More »“A visual feast.” Amazing review for Aerodynamics of Biscuits from Red Reading Hub

Everything sold out! Clare Helen Welsh at Waterstones, Drake Circus

Last Saturday, Clare Helen Welsh had a very successful event at Waterstones, Drake Circus in Plymouth. She read her debut picture book Aerodynamics of Biscuits, led craft activities and even had a visit from Captain Sneaky McSqueaky himself! Waterstones sold out of books by lunchtime and even had to sell the books in the window display. Clare said: “I was totally overwhelmed with the love and support from friends, family and shoppers.… Read More »Everything sold out! Clare Helen Welsh at Waterstones, Drake Circus

Lovely reviews for our new books from This Day I Love

Leyla at This Day I love has written some lovely reviews for our latest books including our board books which have become the first books her third child, known only as ‘thing 3’ just now, will own when they are born.         Hedgehugs and Horace and Hattiepillar board books. “The girls already love the Hedgehugs stories and these two new board books are based on the Hedgehugs… Read More »Lovely reviews for our new books from This Day I Love