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“Irresistible little books to inspire and entertain new readers.”

Pam, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has written a great review for the our latestÂ Early Reader, which “has proved so popular with teachers, librarians and â€“ most important of all â€“ young readers.” A Gold Star for GeorgeÂ by Alice HemmingÂ “Alice Hemming, who is passionate about picture books, provides the â€˜aahâ€™ factor in this appealing and heart-warming story while illustrator Kimberley Scott turns the menagerie of animals into… Read More »“Irresistible little books to inspire and entertain new readers.”

Yuck! Said the Yak selected for Bookstart Corner programme!

Yuck! said the Yak by Alex English and illustrated by Emma Levey has becomeÂ a firm favourite with children since it was published in September 2014. Now, it will reach even more children and help start their reading journeys as part of the Bookstart Corner programme by Booktrust. Yuck! Said the Yak has been selected as one of two picture books which will be sent out to children’s centres across the… Read More »Yuck! Said the Yak selected for Bookstart Corner programme!

“Beginner readers need quality books to read.” Early readers review

Melissa, who writes at Honey Bee Books, has tried and tested our early readers and has written us a lovely review! We completely agree with her that children need high quality early readers to encourage and enhance their reading skills. We take high quality, engaging stories and work to carefully edit them to be the best possible tools to help children learn to read. Here’s what Melissa had to say:… Read More »“Beginner readers need quality books to read.” Early readers review

“Learning to read has never been such fun!” Parents in Touch review our newest Early Readers!

Parents in Touch have reviewed our latest offering of early readers. They are featured in their Learning to Read section and have definitely earned their endorsement! Here’s what they had to say about the books: The Four Little Pigs “Children will love to recognise the familiar elements whilst enjoying the quirky take on the story which gives it a whole new appeal.” Buy here. Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers “Great fun,… Read More »“Learning to read has never been such fun!” Parents in Touch review our newest Early Readers!

Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers in the States either!

The San Diego Book Review has given our favourite reluctant pirate a fantastic review. It seems that pirates on diggers are just as popular across the pond as they are here! Here’s they’re rollicking good review of Pirate Don’t Drive Diggers by Alex English. “Children love stories told in rhyme, and the clever prose of Pirates Donâ€™t Drive DiggersÂ is sure to draw young listeners in quickly. Life is challenging for… Read More »Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers in the States either!

A launch and a half!

Last night the Maverick team invited authors, illustrators, friends and book lovers to come and celebrate the launch of all of our titles this year. We’ve had a lot to celebrate – the fourth title in the Ever So series, the second George the Giraffe book and 4 brand new Maverick authors, 2015 has been an amazing year for Maverick. We celebrated at the lovely Square Pig and Pen in… Read More »A launch and a half!

“A great addition to a class reading scheme or a home library”

A really wonderful review for our early readers from Catherine who writes at the blog Storysnug. Catherine is both a parent and a primary school teacher so she really knows what she is talking about when it comes to learning to read. We’re pleased that our early readers got her endorsement! “We are really impressed with Maverickâ€™sÂ Early Readers […]Â They are the perfect size for Key Stage OneÂ readers, have lovely shiny… Read More »“A great addition to a class reading scheme or a home library”

Big thumbs up for our Early Readers from Madhouse Family Reviews

We’ve had another great endorsement for our early readers, this time from Madhouse Family Reviews! The Early Readers have retained the atmosphere, fun stories and appealing illustrations of the originals, just in a simplified, more accessible form. As Pierre already knows the stories from listening to me read him the originals, he’s been really excited about trying to read them himself. The fact that he already knows the essence of… Read More »Big thumbs up for our Early Readers from Madhouse Family Reviews

“The perfect start to a lifetime of reading…”

Yet another wonderful review for our early readers! This time the praise comes from loyal Maverick supporter, Pam Norfolk, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post. “An enchanting series of five Early Reader books has been adapted from the original picture books so that young children, who may recognise and already love the stories, can make the important transition from listener to reader. […]Â Young children just starting to get the… Read More »“The perfect start to a lifetime of reading…”

Another great review for our Early Readers

We’ve had another fantastic review from regular Maverick reviewer – Laura who writes at the blog Yummy Mummy Flabby Tummy. These Early Readers are a great addition to the Maverick Book collection and I love that they aren’t brand new stories but ones that Miss C is familiar with. I felt that they boosted her confidence when she was reading them because we had read the picture books before. We’re… Read More »Another great review for our Early Readers

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