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Don’t Eat Pete!

Madge Eekal Reviews gobbles up cute new picture book Don’t Eat Pete!

Zoe at Madge Eekal Reviews has just done a wonderful review on Don’t Eat Pete! by Sue Walker and Carlo Beranek ‘A fantastical story about a troll with a very big appetite and a very frustrated pug. This is worth reading purely to find out how Pete the pug gets his revenge. The cartoon-like pictures are bright and appealing. Uncle Boll reminds me of a blue version of Shrek but it’s… Read More »Madge Eekal Reviews gobbles up cute new picture book Don’t Eat Pete!

The Letterpress Project on Don’t Eat Pete!: ‘I predict that this will be a huge hit with young children’

Karen at The Letterpress Project has recently enjoyed new picture book Don’t Eat Pete! by Sue Walker: ‘Trolls often get a negative role to play in children’s stories so it is refreshing to see a new gloriously illustrated picture book with simple rhyming text that gives a different perspective and puts an everyday troll family centre stage.  This laugh out loud picture book is generously packed with detailed and colourful… Read More »The Letterpress Project on Don’t Eat Pete!: ‘I predict that this will be a huge hit with young children’

‘4 brilliant, high-quality picture books’ The Merry Bookworm checks out Maverick’s latest!

Lorraine at The Merry Bookworm recently test drove our 4 latest picture books with her young children and here is what they thought: I, Pod by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson ‘Rebecca and Richard definitely have another hit on their hands with this third book in the ‘Stone Age Stories’ series. Hugo loved this story in particular, laughing his head off when Nim kept getting Pod’s name wrong… Read More »‘4 brilliant, high-quality picture books’ The Merry Bookworm checks out Maverick’s latest!

Parents in Touch delights in four new picture books!

Parents in Touch has generously reviewed four of our latest picture books and here’s what they had to say: The MOOsic Makers by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos Order here ‘This book, as you might guess from the title, is packed with puns, which are guaranteed to appeal to children – and which will elicit a few amused groans from parents! With bright lively illustrations from Barbara Bakos,… Read More »Parents in Touch delights in four new picture books!

‘If you have children, buy it now!’ 5 STAR review for Don’t Eat Pete from What’s Good to Do!

We were thrilled to see a 5 star review for Don’t Eat Pete! by Sue Walker with illustrations by Carlo Beranek on What’s Good to Do today! ‘This is the debut children’s book from author Sue Walker, however it feels like she is an old pro at writing children’s stories. With a clear grasp on her subject matter, message and incredible use of rhyming couplets, Sue Walker’s Don’t Eat Pete… Read More »‘If you have children, buy it now!’ 5 STAR review for Don’t Eat Pete from What’s Good to Do!

Some Stone Age fun & a tasty and droll rhyming narrative find favour with Red Reading Hub!

Jill at Red Reading Hub has recently posted her thoughts on two of our latest picture books: I, Pod by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson: ‘Pod fans will thoroughly enjoy his latest, fun-filled book and he’ll likely the win a lot more enthusiasts thanks to Rebecca and Richard’s latest verbal and visual accounts of his exploits.’ Don’t Eat Pete! by Sue Walker with illustrations by Carlo Beranek ‘With… Read More »Some Stone Age fun & a tasty and droll rhyming narrative find favour with Red Reading Hub!

‘A tasty treat for all the family!’ The Lancashire Evening Post reviews Don’t Eat Pete!

Pam at The Lancashire Evening Post has just published a fantastic review for new picture book Don’t Eat Pete by Sue Walker with illustrations by Carlo Beranek: ‘Expect the unexpected in this comical tale of a hungry troll who has the tables turned on him… in more ways than one. Debut author Sue Walker and illustrator Carlo Beranek work their magic in this playful picture book story which is guaranteed… Read More »‘A tasty treat for all the family!’ The Lancashire Evening Post reviews Don’t Eat Pete!

Something tasty is coming for all pug and troll lovers!

We’ve got a delicious new picture book publishing at the end of June which will appeal to all troll and pug fanciers!   Don’t Eat Pete! by debut author Sue Walker with engaging illustrations by Carlo Beranek tells the story of cute little pug Pete and his blue warty puppy-sitter Uncle Boll the troll. Boll is under strict instructions ‘Don’t Eat Pete!’ but like all trolls he certainly loves his… Read More »Something tasty is coming for all pug and troll lovers!