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Are you ready for the Summer Reading Challenge?

The Summer Reading challenge officially starts tomorrow! This year the Reading Agency are working with Guinness World Records to set the world record for most pledges for a reading challenge. The event will officially start Friday 10th July with a party ( of course!) to launch a weekend of record breaking pledges in Libraries across the country. Maverick are thrilled to have three of our titles in the challenge this… Read More »Are you ready for the Summer Reading Challenge?

The Lancashire Evening Post gives Maverick some knock out reviews!

Pam Norfolk reviews children’s books for the Lancashire Evening Post and she has given all four of our new releases some spectacular reviews. A Gold Star for George (buy here.) “George the gorgeous giraffe makes a welcome return in the second book of Alice Hemming and Kimberley Scottâ€™s much-loved George the Giraffe & Friends series, and this time the gangly giant proves that helping others brings the greatest reward. Alice… Read More »The Lancashire Evening Post gives Maverick some knock out reviews!

Yummy Mummy Flabby Tummy reviews Maverick books!

Laura at the lovely blog, Yummy Mummy Flabby TummyÂ has reviewed our four latest releases! A Gold Star for George (buy here) “This is a great story to encourage being kind towards others and being happy for friends even if you really wanted that something for yourself. The book is really easy to read and follow and is really colourful and fun.” Read the full review here. A Box of Socks… Read More »Yummy Mummy Flabby Tummy reviews Maverick books!

Primary Times reviews

We’ve had some very lovely reviews from Willow at Primary Times! Willow is a five year old reviewer based in Cornwall who was kind enough to give three of our books 5 stars! A Gold Star for GeorgeÂ (buy here) “I like the cover of this book because it made me laugh as George the giraffe has a hula hoop on his neck. This book has good size writing and is… Read More »Primary Times reviews

Full Endorsement for George the Giraffe

Jill Bennett has reviewed the latest George the Giraffe and Friends book by Alice Hemming – A Gold Star for GeorgeÂ and she has given the story her full endorsement! “Iâ€™m not a fan of the rewards and punishments system that is so prevalent in schools but I have to applaud, and wholeheartedly endorse George Giraffeâ€™s endeavours in this story, set in The Heavenly Hippos Wildlife Park. Kindness and consideration win… Read More »Full Endorsement for George the Giraffe

Love Reading 4 Kids Loved reading our books!

We’ve had some short and sweetÂ reviews for our some of our latest books from Love Reading 4 Kids and they’ve included a little piece from our editor KimÂ as well! Horace and Hattiepillar “This charming little story works as an introduction to the life cycle of the butterfly but is also a sweet and inspiring story about the natural world, and about friendship.” Kim on Horace and Hattiepilllar: “Everyone at Maverick… Read More »Love Reading 4 Kids Loved reading our books!

George Gets a Gold Star of a Review!

A Gold Star for GeorgeÂ by Alice Hemming has received an excellent review from the popular book review site – The Book Bag. Zoe Page reviewed the second George the Giraffe and Friends book and gave the lovely George 4 and a half beautiful gold stars! “George the Giraffe is a lovable chappie, that much is evident from the start. Heâ€™s smart too, both in brains and attire (spotted bow tie… Read More »George Gets a Gold Star of a Review!

Join the Black and White Club on Wednesday of Bookstart Week!

The Black and White Club by Alice Hemming has been included in Booktrust‘s Jungle Bookstart week! Every June Bookstart holds a National Bookstart WeekÂ where libraries and early learning centres across the country hold reading events, give away free books and get children excited about reading! Bookstart also releases a list of books they recommend that parents read to their children during Bookstart week and this year our very own The… Read More »Join the Black and White Club on Wednesday of Bookstart Week!

Smashing reviews from Parents in Touch

Parents in Touch have reviewed our latest books and have given them rave reviews! First of all they had some wonderful things to say about us: “Maverick Publishing publish some of the best children’s picture books and I always look forward to reviewing them; the story lines are always strong and the illustrations excellent.”Â Thank you very much indeed! One of our priorities at Maverick is to publish stories of… Read More »Smashing reviews from Parents in Touch

Give away opportunity!

One of our Maverick reviewers is giving you the chance to win one of our May books in a give away! Jenna at Chic Geek Diary, is running not only one competition, but two! You can enter on her blogÂ or on Facebook. Make sure you leave a comment saying which book you would like to win. It’s a tough choice, so give it a lot of thought! She also wrote… Read More »Give away opportunity!