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Love Reading 4 Kids Loved reading our books!

We’ve had some short and sweet reviews for our some of our latest books from Love Reading 4 Kids and they’ve included a little piece from our editor Kim 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!

Tidy comp from Tidy Books!

Maverick has teamed up with Tidy Books to put together a ‘tidy’ competition of epic proportions in honour of World Book Day! You can win the ultimate ‘First Library for your child: a Tidy Books Book Box plus a bundle of our best children’s picture books. World Book Day is the perfect opportunity to boost your child’s library and get them excited about reading. At Maverick, literacy and a love… Read More »Tidy comp from Tidy Books!

Tracy Gunaratnam to visit Dulwich Books in January!

Tracy Gunaratnam, author of Preposterous Rhinoceros will be visiting Dulwich Books in London for story time on Saturday 31st January. Preposterous Rhinoceros will be released in January and is a fantastic book about learning to read for the first time. Tracy will read Preposterous Rhinoceros and then will be available to sign copies of her book. There will also be plenty of Preposterous themed activities! Dulwich Books does story time every… Read More »Tracy Gunaratnam to visit Dulwich Books in January!

Pre-order the latest Maverick Books today!

Maverick will be publishing 5 new titles in January and you can pre-order your copies today! Daniel O’Dowd was ever so Loud – Julie Fulton. Pre-order here. This is the fourth book in the Ever So series by Julie Fulton. Julie’s rhymes are original and fun, making the Ever So series books a joy to read for both children and parents. Daniel O’Dowd has a very loud voice and annoys… Read More »Pre-order the latest Maverick Books today!

I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn featured in Teach Nursery’s Book Club!

Rachel Lyon’s second book I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn is proving to be very popular! Teach Nursery has featured it in their Book Shelf section this month! “Lyon’s bouncy verses are a pleasure to read aloud, and beautifully complemented by Andrea Ringli’s bold, affectionate illustrations.” Teach Nursey praised I Wish I’d been born a Unicorn for it’s endearing and relatable tale about wanting to make new friends and… Read More »I Wish I’d Been Born a Unicorn featured in Teach Nursery’s Book Club!

Alice Hemming at The Leaf Cafe’ and children’s bookshop.

Saturday 28th September, from 11am : The Leaf  Cafe’ and children’s bookshop, Hertford. The event at Leaf cafe’ went really well, packed with lots of excitable children.  Activities included a colouring competition, a treasure hunt finding pictures from the story,  badge making and measuring children on a height chart comparing them to characters in the book. Plus everyone enjoyed Alice reading the story book.  ‘The Black & White Club’ is available… Read More »Alice Hemming at The Leaf Cafe’ and children’s bookshop.

‘Beastie’ wins the Heart of Hawick Picture Book Award

Many congratulations to Giles Paley-Phillips who has won the ‘Heart of Hawick’ Children’s Picture book award with ‘The Fearsome Beastie’ against some very strong competition by major publishers.  We hope you enjoy this book as much as the children that voted for it. Available on Amazon by clicking here.

Sally Phillips on CBeebies with ‘The Jelly That Wouldn’t Wobble’

Now on the BBC IPlayer. If BAFTA’S were awarded for reading a children’s book then Sally Phillips would truly deserve one! Absolutely brilliantly read, the character voices are amazing. Children will love listening to this story, by Angela Mitchell and illustrated by Sarah Horne.

Grandma Bendy on BOOKABOO

  ITV1 and CITV! If you would like a copy of this book before the TV show it is available on Amazon, please click here. We are sure your kids are going to love this very entertaining quirky Grandma! ENJOY  

Grandma Bendy short listed for The People’s Book Prize

Grandma Bendy will soon be on the award winning children’s TV show, BOOKABOO later this summer, and is also shortlisted in the spring section for  The People’s Book Prize! To VOTE for this this quirky book by Izy Penguin please click here If you would like a copy please go to Amazon by clicking here Enjoy

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