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‘A must for every bookshelf’ My Book Corner reviews I, Pod! by Rebecca Lisle

Sarah at My Book Corner has written a rocking book review for Rebecca Lisle‘s book I, Pod! with illustrations by Richard Watson. ‘I, Pod is a brilliant story of teamwork and the courage to succeed. Rebecca Lisle once again takes us on a journey to the stone age with her brilliant characters and storylines. Teamed with illustrator, Richard Watson, they have created a fantastic picture book that brings the animals to life… Read More »‘A must for every bookshelf’ My Book Corner reviews I, Pod! by Rebecca Lisle

‘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!

‘One of the best endings I’ve read in a picture book for a long time’ Madge Eekal reviews I, Pod!

Zoe at Madge Eekal Reviews has just reviewed new picture book by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson, I, Pod: ‘An exciting picture book adventure set in a prehistoric world, I can fully understand why the first two books in this series both won awards. I loved the mixture of prehistoric and modern, including Nim’s baby rattle made with a bone. I also enjoyed the pacing of the story… Read More »‘One of the best endings I’ve read in a picture book for a long time’ Madge Eekal reviews I, Pod!

‘Very funny story, plenty of action’ The Ish Mother reviews I,Pod

Bec at The Ish Mother has just posted a terrific review for picture book I,Pod by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson: ‘This is a very funny story, bound to be enjoyed by loves of the prehistoric era. It has plenty of action to keep little ones interested and the illustrations are bright, bold and fun. Look out for the little prehistoric bugs in some of the illustrations, great… Read More »‘Very funny story, plenty of action’ The Ish Mother reviews I,Pod

‘A fun, entertaining story with attention grabbing illustrations’ What’s Good to Read FIVE STAR review for I, Pod!

David at What’s Good to Read has given I, Pod by Rebecca Lisle with illustration by Richard Watson a whopping 5 stars in a recent review: ‘Overall, we loved reading I, Pod. It is a delightful little story that sees adventures with Pod’s attempts at teaching a baby to talk and his invention go wrong which leads him and Nim through dangers such as a terrible green snapper, a sabre-tooth… Read More »‘A fun, entertaining story with attention grabbing illustrations’ What’s Good to Read FIVE STAR review for I, Pod!

‘Another very funny entry into the Pod series’ Father Reading Every Day reviews I, Pod!

Father Reading Every Day and T shared their views after their recent reading of the third book in Rebecca Lisle‘s Pod series with brilliant illustrations by Richard Watson, I, Pod: ‘This is another very funny entry into the Pod series. T was laughing almost immediately at all the attempts from Nim to say Pods name (he told me “Poo” was the funniest) and he giggled throughout. The chase scene at… Read More »‘Another very funny entry into the Pod series’ Father Reading Every Day reviews I, Pod!

‘Lisle is on top form in this hilarious Stone Age adventure’ Big thumbs up for I, Pod from The Lancashire Evening Post!

Pam at The Lancashire Evening Post has published a cracking review of new picture book I, Pod by Rebecca Lisle with illustrations by Richard Watson: ‘I, Pod – a funny, warm-hearted story which puts fun, adventure and words in the spotlight – is the third picture book from dynamic author and illustrator duo, Rebecca Lisle and Richard Watson, who brought young readers the brilliant Stone Underpants and Game of Stones.… Read More »‘Lisle is on top form in this hilarious Stone Age adventure’ Big thumbs up for I, Pod from The Lancashire Evening Post!

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!

‘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!