Andrea Ringli

Unicorn dreaming: New edition of a Maverick favourite coming this month!

On the 28th of May we are publishing a brand new edition of one of our most popular books, I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon and illustrated by Andrea Ringli. Mucky is a rather smelly horse who has a secret wish to become a unicorn. Find out how it all comes true… Pre-order here Reviews and Awards for the first edition: Selected for The Summer Reading… Read More »Unicorn dreaming: New edition of a Maverick favourite coming this month!

“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

Rachel Lyon teams up with ASPACE for a bedtime reads campaign!

ASPACE is a wonderful company who make inspirational beds and bedroom furniture for children to give them a creative space of their own. They have teamed up with The Great British Bookshop to put together a list of the bestÂ bedtime reads which will be voted for by expert bloggers to find the winner to be awarded The Best Bedtime Book Award.Â Our very own Rachel Lyon has been selected with… Read More »Rachel Lyon teams up with ASPACE for a bedtime reads campaign!

Are you ready for the Summer Reading Challenge?

The Summer Reading challenge officially starts tomorrow! This year the Reading Agency are working with Guinness World Records to set the world record for most pledges for a reading challenge. The event will officially start Friday 10th July with a party ( of course!) to launch a weekend of record breaking pledges in Libraries across the country. Maverick are thrilled to have three of our titles in the challenge this… Read More »Are you ready for the Summer Reading Challenge?

I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn to be read by Edith Bowman on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories!

I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn by Rachel Lyon will be read on Cbeebies Bedtime stories by Edith Bowman on Friday 12th June! I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn is Rachel Lyon’s second picture book published with Maverick and has been very popular since it’s release in September 2014. It has also been included in the 2015 Summer Reading Challenge along with two other Maverick book –… Read More »I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn to be read by Edith Bowman on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories!

Book of the Year 2014 – I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn!

Rachel Lyon’s second children’s picture book I wish I’d been born a Unicorn has been selected as a book of the year in Books for Keeps’ regular Brilliant Bookshop feature. Books for Keeps asks specialist booksellers from all around the UK to highlight their favourite books of 2014. Formby Bookshop chose to include I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn as one of their favourites! “New names doing well include… Read More »Book of the Year 2014 – I Wish I’d been Born a Unicorn!

Another Great Review!

I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn has received yet another five star review! “Fans of Julia Donaldson will love it! …perfect for a bedtime story.” As one horse dreams of being a unicorn, your little ones are taught valuable lessons in friendship and self acceptance.Â Children will love the beautiful illustrations. To read the full review click here. To buy the book on Amazon click here.