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‘Good luck reading the final page without laughing!’ The School Librarian enjoys Mr Gnu!

The Autumn issue of The School Librarian published a great review of How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost: ‘Children and adults alike will love this hilarious tale featuring Mr Gnu. There is a great opportunity for discussing appropriate manners, in a relaxed and amusing setting – your children are sure to have their own ideas! Overall,  a very funny read.’ Buy a… Read More »‘Good luck reading the final page without laughing!’ The School Librarian enjoys Mr Gnu!

‘It’ll make your child giggle’ Safely Nestled Enjoyed Mr Gnu!

Safely Nestled gave high marks for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘…As a parent I love the language used throughout!  It’s a humorous tale, and it’ll make your child giggle. Obviously you can also count on bright and playful illustrations by Maddie Frost to compliment the text.’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here

‘If 4 year olds find it entertaining and fun then there can’t be a better endorsement’ What’s Good to Do Reviews Mr Gnu!

What’s Good to Do went wild for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘We found How do you do, Mr Gnu to be an excellent book. Beautifully illustrated by Maddie Frost, it is bright and colourful and complements very well. A fun story that both boys loved, often asking each other “How do you do?”’ Read the full review here Buy a… Read More »‘If 4 year olds find it entertaining and fun then there can’t be a better endorsement’ What’s Good to Do Reviews Mr Gnu!

‘Brilliant stuff!’ Read It, Daddy! reviews Gnu

Read It, Daddy! thoroughly enjoyed How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘This is a rib-tickling and entertainingly original story – again fab to read aloud with some brill illustrations (and many giggles as we watch the hapless police trying to convince Mr Gnu to get back to his zoo!)’ Read the full review here Buy a copy of the book here

‘An anarchic tale guaranteed to delight your own little mischief makers!’ The Lancashire Post enjoyed Gnu!

The Lancashire Post had nothing but praise for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost in a recent review. ‘Coughlan’s simple but clever story is a joy and the inventive illustrations of Maddie Frost bring the galumphing Mr Gnu to glorious, graceless life from the moment he tears open his invitation to have tea with the Queen through a dramatic train ride, an… Read More »‘An anarchic tale guaranteed to delight your own little mischief makers!’ The Lancashire Post enjoyed Gnu!

‘An endearing character’ The Letterpress Project reviews Mr Gnu!

We’ve just seen a wonderful review from The Letterpress Project for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘This is a very jolly picture book ….  There is lots of detail to find in the pictures and  opportunities throughout for lively and noisy audience participation – a group of young children being encouraged to blow raspberries and slurp is always a bonus in… Read More »‘An endearing character’ The Letterpress Project reviews Mr Gnu!

‘This lesson in manners is sure to have your audiences in fits’ Great review for Gnu from Jill at Red Reading Hub!

Red Reading Hub loved the humour in How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost! ‘They’ll love joining Gnu in trying out the other exquisitely mannered expositions and actions of the other animals so amusingly portrayed in Maddie Frost’s hilarious scenes too. Prepare yourself for a noisy story session when you share this beauty.’ Read the full review here. Buy a copy of the… Read More »‘This lesson in manners is sure to have your audiences in fits’ Great review for Gnu from Jill at Red Reading Hub!

‘A fun & enjoyable story’ Great review from Rae Reads for Gnu!

Rae Reads had nothing but praise for How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost ‘As we had been to London last year this was the perfect book to capture their attention and imagination. As I read we talked about the various places in the book that we had visited and about Mr Gnu himself. The story is a good length and kept both… Read More »‘A fun & enjoyable story’ Great review from Rae Reads for Gnu!

Our first Asian blog review!

Angeline Yeh and Aaryanna enjoyed How do you do, Mr Gnu? by Billy Coughlan and illustrated by Maddie Frost About Maverick she said:  ‘They have just come back from exhibiting at the Shanghai Book Fair for the first time where their books have met with great enthusiasm for their high quality writing and innovative, beautiful illustrations with appeal across cultures.’ See the whole review and some lovely photos here Thank… Read More »Our first Asian blog review!