At Children’s Books Ireland we champion diverse and inclusive books that best reflect the world, with characters of all genders and sexualities and families of all kinds. We believe that everyone deserves to see their story within the pages of an excellent book.
The Read with Pride reading guide 2026 contains 100 LGBTQ+ inclusive stories for young readers aged 0–18 with 100 recommended ‘read also’ titles for further reading.
One of the most beautifully designed books this reviewer has ever come across, Nature’s Dance combines design, artwork, and scientific research to celebrate ‘movement, cooperation, and the profound intelligence of the natural world.’
Eleven-year-old Finn N.O. Hope is back for another instalment of cringe-inducing tales.
As part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring biography introduces young readers to the remarkable life of Beatrix Potter. From her childhood in South Kensington sketching nature to self-publishing the timeless The Tale of Peter Rabbit, the book beautifully captures her journey of self-belief, perseverance, and boundless creativity.
This is an atmospheric and informative picturebook that explores the history, technology and human ingenuity behind the world’s lighthouses. Koomen’s lively prose propels her readers to sail the seven seas and encounter these marvellous beacons of light, from the fist century’s Roman Tower of Hercules to the twenty-first century’s automated lighthouses.
Más breá le do léitheoir óg an ruaille buaille, an greann rancáis, agus leabhar chomh greannmhar sin go mbeidh siad ag pléascadh amach ag gáire, bainfidh siad an-sult go deo as Lúiscín. Tá cat Jamie Smart (a tháinig ó ghreannán The Phoenix ar dtús) le feicéail anois ina imleabhar bailithe féin agus tá sé chomh fiáin agus a gheallann an teideal!
Seo againn arís Éabha, laoch óg de bhunadh Inis Mara, agus í ag dul i ngleic le tubaiste mhillteanach eile. Cé go bhfuil seantaithí aici ar na bithiúnaigh santacha atá i ndiaidh theacht i dtír, beidh dúshlán roimpi stad a chur lena gcuid scéiméireachta. Ach nuair atá d’oileán, do mhuintir agus do phobal faoi bhagairt ag bithiúnaigh shantacha, nach í Éabha féin an cailín is fearr leis an dúshlán céanna a shárú!
At the start of this book an important question is posed – do you believe in magic? However, what follows does not try to convince the reader one way or the other. Instead, the book opens up the rich history of magic. It is a truly wide-ranging exploration, with beliefs and magic systems from every continent discussed.
Myths of Japan is a beautiful addition to DK’s Ancient Myths series, a series that introduces young readers to customs, stories and traditions from around the world. Celebrating Japanese mythology, this stunning anthology invites readers to step into a world of adventure and wonder.
Leo is the star striker for the Tigers football team, who are teetering on the edge of relegation from the top division. As the season comes to an end, he must contend with an ankle injury, a selfish rival striker, and pressure of taking game-winning penalty kicks. Can he help the Tigers avoid relegation? Can the Tigers finish in the top eight to compete for the Cup?
