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‘I recommend that you read it for yourselves to see if it gets your foot tapping.’ A MOOsical review from The Letterpress Project

Karen from The Letterpress Project has recently had her feet tapping away reading The MOOsic Makers by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos: ‘This is another triumph for Maverick Books, a publisher who pride themselves on producing well-paced picture books with an emphasis on memorable text and plentiful vibrant illustrations. I really enjoyed this unusual   ‘can do’ story with its underlying messages of optimism, creativity and working together. The way… Read More »‘I recommend that you read it for yourselves to see if it gets your foot tapping.’ A MOOsical review from The Letterpress Project

‘a great little story that will keep young MOOsic lovers a-MOO-sed at bedtime’ an UDDERly FARMtastic review by What’s Good To Read

What’s Good To Read recently enjoyed reading Heather Pindar‘s new picture book The MOOsic Makers with illustrations by Barbara Barkos: ‘Heather Pindar has written a delightful story about musical animals and where the cows have to change their tune more than once to achieve their goal. It has a great use of word play and silly cow puns that keeps the reader (adult and children) entertained. The story has many layers… Read More »‘a great little story that will keep young MOOsic lovers a-MOO-sed at bedtime’ an UDDERly FARMtastic review by What’s Good To Read

‘Well-told story, bold pictures and a series of clear messages’ Madge Eekal Reviews aMOOsed by The Moosic Makers!

Zoe at Madge Eekal Reviews recently enjoyed reading new picture book The MOOsic Makers by Heather Pindar with illustrations by  Barbara Bakos: ‘The story in The MOOsic Makers is more complex than many picture books and it is, therefore, most suitable for children at the top end of the picture book age range. The story is, however, clearly told and the concept – farm animals making money – is likely to have… Read More »‘Well-told story, bold pictures and a series of clear messages’ Madge Eekal Reviews aMOOsed by The Moosic Makers!

‘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!

Some gentle life lessons, fabulous expressive illustrations and an aMOOsing story: Story Snug reviews The MOOsic Makers!

Catherine at Story Snug has just delighted us with her great review of new picture book by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos, The MOOsic Makers,  publishing this month: ‘The text is fun to read and full of wonderful cow puns – MOOtiny, liMOOsine, MOOOOOving… We love Barbara Bakos’ illustrations, her farm animals have fabulous facial expressions, especially Esme and Billy who feel sidelined as Celery and Nutmeg’s success… Read More »Some gentle life lessons, fabulous expressive illustrations and an aMOOsing story: Story Snug reviews The MOOsic Makers!

Udderly super review of The MOOsic Makers is MOOsic to our ears!

Bec at The Ish Mother has just posted a super review for The MOOsic Makers by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos which is publishing on the 28th of this month: ‘I enjoyed this story – as I said, cows and puns, what’s not to love?  It’s a story about using your talents for good whilst not changing to suit others, being wary of strangers and supporting the people… Read More »Udderly super review of The MOOsic Makers is MOOsic to our ears!

‘A hit with young listeners’ Red Reading Hub enjoys two new picture books!

We are delighted to see that Jill at Red Reading Hub has published a wonderful review of two new picture books: The MOOsic Makers by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos (publishing 28 July): ‘Full of MOO-puns and craziness, Heather and Barbara’s teamwork has created a satisfying tale of determination and cooperation that will be a hit with young listeners.’ The Pirate Who Lost His Name by Lou Treleaven… Read More »‘A hit with young listeners’ Red Reading Hub enjoys two new picture books!

‘Guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face’ FIVE STARS from Story Island Reviews for Froggy Day!

Froggy Day by Heather Pindar with illustrations by Barbara Bakos was recently reviewed by pupils from Ospringe Primary School, Faversham, on Story Island Reviews:   ‘It was a great book. Definitely great for younger children who are guaranteed to enjoy it!’ (Lee) ‘This book is very delightful and guaranteed to put a smile on your child’s face when they read it.’ (Annabelle) ‘This was a hilarious book for younger children.’ (Sophie) ‘This… Read More »‘Guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face’ FIVE STARS from Story Island Reviews for Froggy Day!

‘Maverick have captured the very best of children’s fiction’ Linda’s Book Bag checks out 3 new picture books!

Linda’s Book Bag has posted a smashing review of three of our most recent picture books: ‘This is such a fun story with considerable humour for children and adults alike.  The Pirate Who Lost His Name has just enough piratey direct speech to give authenticity without undermining language acquisition for children. Indeed, the mis-use of ‘me’ instead of ‘my’, ‘ye’ for ‘you’ and ‘yer’ for ‘your’ would make excellent talking points… Read More »‘Maverick have captured the very best of children’s fiction’ Linda’s Book Bag checks out 3 new picture books!