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Not Without my Whale

“Fun and colourful.” Review for Not Without my Whale

Catherine at Story Snug has reviewed Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan and Villie Karabatzia. Villie Karabatzia’s illustrations are fun and colourful. There are so many humorous touches in the pictures – the octopus on the whale’s head, the way that Dora and Arnold transport him to school, the whale being noisy and the final illustration which leads the story to a smelly conclusion which my daughter found very funny! This is a… Read More »“Fun and colourful.” Review for Not Without my Whale

“Two beautiful picture books from Maverick Publishing” – Reviews from Armadillo Magazine

Louise at Armadillo Magazine has written a couple of lovely reviews for our new picture books As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan. As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen  “Its message is all about how to adapt to a new sibling in the house, and the story is told again through the use of a clear and simple to… Read More »“Two beautiful picture books from Maverick Publishing” – Reviews from Armadillo Magazine

“Ideal book for back to school.” Review for Not Without my Whale

We’ve had a lovely review for Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan and Villie Karabatzia from Melissa who writes for Honey Bee Books in Australia. Here’s what she thought of Not Without my Whale: “Children will love the silliness and fun of Not Without My Whale, especially the very silly (or should I say smelly) ending. The illustrations are delightful and full of colour. This story is enjoyable to read aloud and would be ideal… Read More »“Ideal book for back to school.” Review for Not Without my Whale

“An important life lesson for young readers.” Review for Not Without my Whale

Cheryl and Pierre from Madhouse Family Reviews have given Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan a fantastic review! “Not With My Whale by Billy Coughlan, with illustrations by Villie Karabatzia, is the perfect book for bedtime, especially for children who are slightly daunted by the prospect of going to school (or anything else which may be worrying them). It will have you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside for… Read More »“An important life lesson for young readers.” Review for Not Without my Whale

“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

Pam Norfolk, who writes for the Lancashire Evening Post, has reviewed our latest offering of books! Read the full reviews here. Hedgehugs board books by Lucy Tapper and Steve Wilson “Toddlers and pre-schoolers will love getting their little ‘paws’ on Maverick’s two new Hedgehugs wipe-clean board books which re-tell these cute and cosy animal adventure stories with captivating illustrations and charming simplicity.” Buy Hedgehugs and Horace and Hattipillar As Quiet… Read More »“An enchanting and eclectic collection.” – Reviews from Lancashire Evening Post

Not Without my Whale author helps open brand new library

Billy Coughlan, author of Not Without my Whale, joined the celebrations at Hamford Primary Academy and helped open their brand new children’s library. She joined Christopher William Hill, author of the Tales from Schwartzgarden series, to open the library last Friday.   They entertained the children with extracts from their stories and tales of writing and then cut the ribbon, officially opening the library.

A “story about gaining self confidence.” Review for Not Without my Whale

Jill at Red Reading Hub has written a fantastic review for Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan and Villie Karabatzia. “Arnold has a pet – a whale; he also has a problem – a whale sized one – on account of his reluctance to go to school without said pet. With suitably silly, bright cartoon style illustrations and a decided sting or rather stink, in its tail, this story… Read More »A “story about gaining self confidence.” Review for Not Without my Whale

Not Without my Whale is a top ten book of 2015!

The Bookbag has named Not Without my Whale by Billy Coughlan and Villie Karabatzia as a top ten picture book of 2015. We were thrilled when Not Without my Whale was given a 5 star review and it’s great to see the wonderful book getting even more recognition. Now that Halloween has been and gone, we have no problem suggesting that you add it to your Christmas list! Read the 5 star review for… Read More »Not Without my Whale is a top ten book of 2015!

Read it Daddy reads them all!

Our three September books have been reviewed by Read it Daddy and have all passed with flying colours! Phil at Read it Daddy reads the books with his daughter Charlotte and they share their favourite bits. As Quiet as a Mouse by Karen Owen and Evgenia Golubeva “As Quiet as a Mouse shows that once again Maverick has an eye for publishing some really brilliant books for little ones, from… Read More »Read it Daddy reads them all!

“One of the simplest, but most fun ideas, I have read in a long time.” The Bookbag gives 5 stars to Not Without my Whale

Not Without my Whale  by Billy Coughlan was a big hit over at The Bookbag, with reviewer Sam Tyler giving it 5 stars! “Coughlan’s writing is wickedly funny, playing it straight down the middle as if a whale could go into school. He is helped greatly by the drawing of Karabatzia. There is a slight naivety to the drawing that chimes well with the earnest nature of the story. Watching Dora try… Read More »“One of the simplest, but most fun ideas, I have read in a long time.” The Bookbag gives 5 stars to Not Without my Whale