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Lou Treleaven

‘This is a brilliant story about being brave enough to speak your truth and define your own identity.’

We’re so happy that Not Yet a Yeti has been given a lovely review by Milo & Gigi’s Bookshelf. Here’s a snippet: ‘This is a funny and sweet story about listening to your heart and following your own path. I love that George’s family accepted his decision – after their initial shock – and that they found a way for him to have an important role in their family which… Read More »‘This is a brilliant story about being brave enough to speak your truth and define your own identity.’

‘The message I believe to be in this book is no matter what you look like, be yourself.’ Lou Treleaven’s, Turns Out I’m An Alien, turns into a must-read

Julia, a Year 6 pupil, from Ospringe Church of England Primary School in Faversham, has reviewed Lou Treleaven‘s, Turns Out I’m An Alien, illustrated by James Lancett: What is the book about? ‘This book is about a normal (or so he thinks) alien. But that’s all new to him too. Less than 48 hours ago, Jasper thinks he is a normal boy who has green hair.’ Can you tell me about the… Read More »‘The message I believe to be in this book is no matter what you look like, be yourself.’ Lou Treleaven’s, Turns Out I’m An Alien, turns into a must-read

Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of orange squash… Library Girl and Book Boy review The Pirate Who Lost His Name

Jo at Library Girl and Book Boy has left a beauty of a review about Lou Treleaven‘s book The Pirate Who Lost His Name with illustrations by Genie Espinosa: There’s a very piratey pirate who has everything he needs: a parrot, an eyepatch, a boat. But one thing is missing and he just can’t find it – his name! No matter how hard he tries, he just can’t remember and… Read More »Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of orange squash… Library Girl and Book Boy review The Pirate Who Lost His Name

‘A brilliant twist, and one that had my seven year old in stitches!’ The Ish Mother cheers ‘Book-Ahoy’ for Lou Treleaven’s The Pirate Who Lost His Name

Bec at The Ish Mother has written a treasure of a review for Lou Treleaven‘s book The Pirate Who Lost His Name with illustrations by Genie Espinosa: Pirate stories are always a winner with young children, and the eponymous but anonymous pirate in this book is a really likable character – his embarrassment at forgetting his own name is endearing, and you can tell that he is a very friendly… Read More »‘A brilliant twist, and one that had my seven year old in stitches!’ The Ish Mother cheers ‘Book-Ahoy’ for Lou Treleaven’s The Pirate Who Lost His Name

‘An original take on a pirate story.’ Madge Eekal reviews The Pirate Who Lost His Name

Thank you Madge Eekal Reviews for giving such an ARRGHmazing review of The Pirate Who Lost His Name by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Genie Espinosa: ‘An original take on a pirate story. This book’s wacky humour that will appeal to children of picture book age. I’ve now read a few books from Maverick by Lou Treleaven and her wacky imagination almost always appeals. In this story she doesn’t disappoint… Read More »‘An original take on a pirate story.’ Madge Eekal reviews The Pirate Who Lost His Name

‘Jon can’t wait to live on Pluto!’ and neither can My Book Corner, a super review of Teachers on Pluto

My Book Corner recently enjoyed travelling along with Jon to the planet Pluto! Thank you Sarah for the review of Teachers On Pluto by Lou Treleaven! ‘Told in letter format between all the characters, Lou Treleaven’s unique text and illustrations make this wonderful tale of friendship amid the solar system, one postcard and letter at a time. Great fun!’ Read the whole review here and buy a copy here 

‘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!

‘Another excellent picture book by Lou Treleaven’ What’s Good to Read 5 STAR review for The Pirate Who Lost His Name!

What’s Good to Read has rated yet another Maverick picture book 5 stars in a recent review: ‘An excellent, fun and engaging read for younger readers. The Pirate Who Lost His Name is another excellent picture book by Lou Treleaven. It is a simple story, one that is easily told or for children to read by themselves. It is charming how rather than ask his friends what his name is… Read More »‘Another excellent picture book by Lou Treleaven’ What’s Good to Read 5 STAR review for The Pirate Who Lost His Name!

‘Strongly recommended’ witty, distinctive pirate picture book: The Letterpress Project review for The Pirate Who Lost His Name

Karen at The Letterpress Project has recently read and tested out with a group of 5 year olds our recent picture book The Pirate Who Lost His Name by Lou Treleaven with illustrations by Genie Espinosa: ‘It is quite a challenge for publishers to produce pirate related stories that are a bit different, because there are already so many already out there. I am pleased to say that this one,… Read More »‘Strongly recommended’ witty, distinctive pirate picture book: The Letterpress Project review for The Pirate Who Lost His Name

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