Kimara Nye

Lovely article on the Maverick Early Readers scheme in NATE’s Primary Matters magazine this month!

We are delighted to see Maverick editor Kimara Nye’s article on our Early Readers scheme appearing in the Primary Matters Autumn 2018 issue! The magazine is published by the National Association for the Teaching of English and our article explains the vision, development and testing of the 70 title scheme including the launch last week of the new dedicated Early Readers website with audio assistance videos, activity packs and other… Read More »Lovely article on the Maverick Early Readers scheme in NATE’s Primary Matters magazine this month!

Maverick at Frankfurt Book Fair 2017

Maverick MD Steve Bicknell and Editor Kimara Nye have had some great meetings so far at the Frankfurt Book Fair! Our 40 title Early Readers scheme is attracting attention and orders from overseas, while foreign language rights to our award winning picture books continue to be snapped up. We look forward to the next two days! L to R: Frans from South African publisher Fantasi with the Hedgehugs series in… Read More »Maverick at Frankfurt Book Fair 2017

Early reader gift set loved by Toppsta users!

Our early reader gift set is currently ranked number 4 for books for five years on Toppsta! The five book set has received some brilliant reviews as well and has five stars! Here are some of the reviews: “The perfect starter books for a child who is learning to read. I’ve read these with my nephew and he really enjoyed them and gave him confidence with reading.” “What a brilliant… Read More »Early reader gift set loved by Toppsta users!

“A wonderful addition to any classroom” – review for Maverick early readers

Laura, who blogs at The Butterfly Mother has written a lovely review for our new set of Maverick early readers. She called them, “a wonderful addition to any classroom as their humorous content will really engage the children.” And she had lots of lovely things to say about each of the stories as well! Grumpy King Colin “A fabulous message to any unruly toddler or preschooler in my opinion! Caterpillar… Read More »“A wonderful addition to any classroom” – review for Maverick early readers

“Irresistible little books to inspire and entertain new readers.”

Pam, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has written a great review for the our latestÂ Early Reader, which “has proved so popular with teachers, librarians and â€“ most important of all â€“ young readers.” A Gold Star for GeorgeÂ by Alice HemmingÂ “Alice Hemming, who is passionate about picture books, provides the â€˜aahâ€™ factor in this appealing and heart-warming story while illustrator Kimberley Scott turns the menagerie of animals into… Read More »“Irresistible little books to inspire and entertain new readers.”

“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

“Learning to read has never been such fun!” Parents in Touch review our newest Early Readers!

Parents in Touch have reviewed our latest offering of early readers. They are featured in their Learning to Read section and have definitely earned their endorsement! Here’s what they had to say about the books: The Four Little Pigs “Children will love to recognise the familiar elements whilst enjoying the quirky take on the story which gives it a whole new appeal.” Buy here. Pirates Don’t Drive Diggers “Great fun,… Read More »“Learning to read has never been such fun!” Parents in Touch review our newest Early Readers!

Maverick books achieve gold in Bizzie Baby reviews!

Two Maverick books have received gold medals from Bizzie Baby reviewers! Congratulations go to Alice Hemming, a long time Maverick author for her book Robopop and Kimara Nye, our multi-talented editor for her story The Four Little Pigs. Congratulations also go to their talented illustrators, James Lent andÂ Marcin Bruchnalski. Here’s what some of the reviewers had to say: The Four Little Pigs “We enjoyed reading the book together and was… Read More »Maverick books achieve gold in Bizzie Baby reviews!

Lancashire Evening Post: Bewitching pigs, rhyming robots and a riotous rhino with Maverick

Pam Norfolk at Lancashire Evening Post has reviewed our latest releases! ‘Maverick is making a name for itself as a champion of new talent in the picture book market and with an expanding stable of imaginative authors and gifted illustrators, this small outfit is galloping into the big time.’ Read the whole review here. Daniel O’Dowd Was Ever So Loud by Julie Fulton (buy here) “This is a delightful little… Read More »Lancashire Evening Post: Bewitching pigs, rhyming robots and a riotous rhino with Maverick

Nothing but Good Things!

Parents in Touch has reviewed Maverick’s January books and has only good things to say! We love receiving great reviews and these ones are just fantastic especially as the books are now available to buy online and in your local stores! Daniel O’Dowd was ever so Loud by Julie FultonÂ (buy here) “If you want a series of wonderful books which are perfect – and great fun – to read aloud,… Read More »Nothing but Good Things!