This book is fun! Readers will learn all about the different jobs, machines and materials that are used on a building site. A bonus to this book is the more than 30 flaps that readers can open, explore and learn in more detail about the object they are looking at.
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.’
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.
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.
This delightfully quirky book explores an alternative world, loved by generations – the world of the funfair!
On Your Marks, Get Set … Gold! is a lively and informative introduction to both Olympic and Paralympic sport. Aimed at young readers, the book uses humour, dynamic visuals, and fast-paced facts to make a wide range of sporting events accessible and exciting. From basketball to boccia to windsurfing, each discipline is given its own space and personality, helping readers appreciate the variety and energy of international competition.
This non-fiction book provides young readers who experience anxiety with information and strategies to better support themselves in their daily teenage life, as well as into adulthood. In sharing her own experiences with anxiety, the author creates a compassionate environment that imparts no judgement or criticism on an individual’s feelings.
