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As Quiet as a Mouse

“Two beautiful picture books from Maverick Publishing” – Reviews from Armadillo Magazine

Louise at Armadillo Magazine has written a couple of lovely reviews for our new picture books As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan. As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen  “Its message is all about how to adapt to a new sibling in the house, and the story is told again through the use of a clear and simple to… Read More »“Two beautiful picture books from Maverick Publishing” – Reviews from Armadillo Magazine

“A really heartwarming and entertaining story.” Review for As Quiet as a Mouse

Cheryl and Pierre at Madhouse Family Reviews have written a review for the lovely and charming As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and illustrated by Evgenia Golubeva. “The beautifully vibrant illustrations, courtesy of Evgenia Golubeva, and very simple texts are perfect for young children or beginner readers and Pierre also loved counting all the mice in the pictures. It’s a really heartwarming and entertaining story that promotes the… Read More »“A really heartwarming and entertaining story.” Review for As Quiet as a Mouse

“Another lesson worth teaching.” Great review for As Quiet as a Mouse from the Bookbag

The Bookbag have given As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Evgenia Golubeva an excellent review and 4 and a half stars! “The best type of educational children’s book wraps up a lesson in a way that a child will not know they are being taught. Any parent who has a small child and another on the way is aware that the older child may be a little… Read More »“Another lesson worth teaching.” Great review for As Quiet as a Mouse from the Bookbag

“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

Karen Owen joins Maverick Storyteller Lorna for Story Carousel session

Karen Owen partnered up with Maverick storyteller, Lorna Gill, for a special Story Carousel session in Brighton and Hove yesterday.                                Lorna runs her story sessions twice weekly in different locations in Brighton and Hove. She reads picture books and then bases the rest of her session around the story which comprises of craft activities, sensory play,… Read More »Karen Owen joins Maverick Storyteller Lorna for Story Carousel session

Fantastic review for As Quiet as a Mouse from Over 40 and a Mum to One

We have received another fantastic review for As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Evgenia Golubeva from Mary, who writes at Over 40 and a Mum to One. “If you have a new baby in the house with an older sibling you’ll totally relate to As Quiet As A Mouse by Karen Owen. The illustrations by Evgenia Golubeva are bright and help to bring the amusing tale to… Read More »Fantastic review for As Quiet as a Mouse from Over 40 and a Mum to One

‘A lovely story about friendship.’ Review for As Quiet as a Mouse.

Laura at Yummy Mummy, Flabby Tummy has written a lovely review for the adorable As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Evgenia Golubeva. “This is a story about an elephant called Edgar who has a new baby sister. He has to try and be a bit quieter because he keeps waking his baby sister with all the noise he makes. He finds this quite hard. Luckily he has… Read More »‘A lovely story about friendship.’ Review for As Quiet as a Mouse.

Mouse in the House! Evgenia Golubeva visits Waterstones, Stratford-Upon-Avon

It’s not just our authors who like to get our and share their books, but our illustrators too! Evgenia Golubeva visited her local Waterstones in Stratford-upon-Avon to share the story she illustrated: As Quiet as a Mouse, written by Karen Owen. Evgenia read the story, played games and taught the children how to draw elephants and mice. Evgenia believes that creativity in children is very important, she said: “I think… Read More »Mouse in the House! Evgenia Golubeva visits Waterstones, Stratford-Upon-Avon

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!