Loved listening to Bears Don’t Eat Egg Sandwiches?! Grab your own copy here! Want more from Julie Fulton? Check out Julie’s new picture book, the story of John Logie Baird, television extraordinaire! Maverick’s second narrative non-fiction coming 28th May!Pre-order now!
This year has already got off to a tough start, but home learning doesn’t have to be. If you are in need of something to help the kids whilst home learning – have no fear, the below titles are what we suggest your little’uns start to read to kick off their independent reading journey; Our …
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Tracy from The Breadcrumb Forest was left wanting Moore after reading Agent Starling, continue reading to check out how Audrey Orr and the Robot Rage compares; If you’ve had time to read Jenny Moore’s brilliant Agent Starling: Operation Baked Beans (link to review) , then you’ll know that this author’s writing is full of high-paced, hilarious and quirky ideas. If …
Cathy Bee at Chez L’Abeille has kindly reviewed our latest Yellow Early Readers, find out what she thought below; Children read and understand simple sentences. They use phonic knowledge to decode regular words and read them aloud accurately. They also read some common irregular words.They demonstrate understanding when talking with others about what they have …
Kate Poels has taken a trip back in time to the Neolithic era, in Saviour Pirotta’s Stone Age series – Wolfsong. Take a look at Kate’s review of book one, The Stolen Spear; I found this story fascinating for many reasons, not least the fact that it is based on an era of our history that …
Talented author, Alison Donald, was presented with the Maverick Book of the Year 2019 award for her fabulous narrative non-fiction picture book, The Spacesuit. Surrounded by the Maverick team, Alison celebrated her win in Horsham with a special lunch in town, consisting of great food and even greater wine! The presentation of the winner’s trophy …
Celebration for an Out-Of-This-World Picture Book, The Spacesuit, by Alison Donald. Read More »
David at What’s Good To Read has dived into our second Non-fiction picture book, Mister T.V. written by Julie Fulton with endearing illustrations by Patrick Corrigan; Mister T.V. is a snapshot of John Logie Baird and his inventions, from being a child to adulthood. From a young age he was inventing things using bits and pieces found …
Kirkus Reviews have gotten their claws into Alex Willmore’s, It’s MY Sausage; Five hungry cats vie for one “yummy, scrummy sausage.” With a limited autumnal color palette, the cats and the owner’s home are realized in rough but expressive fashion. The text is short, with many onomatopoeic sounds and easy words enabling children to read …
Leslie D. has read and reviewed, out-of-this-world Non-Fiction Picture Book, The Spacesuit by Alison Donald, with nostalgic illustrations by Ariel landy; I read relatively few non-fiction books shelved in history sections, even picture books, but I’m glad I picked this one up. That it was about woman involved with the space program caught my attention; …
The BizzieBaby product testers have been busy reviewing Tamara Small and the Monters’ Ball, written by Giles Paley-Phillips with ghouly illustrations by Gabriele Antonini; Product Tested By Julie Golding – Esme 4 years Julie Awarded The Maverick Book – Tamara Small and the Monsters Ball 5/5 This book looks like a well-made, good quality book with lovely bright …