Are you a parent or guardian looking for books related to your child’s interests, or recommendations to help them branch out into new genres? Are you a teacher looking for books on a particular theme or topic? Look no further than our themed reading lists for a huge variety of brilliant book recommendations for children of all ages.
Is deacair do bheatha a shaothrú agus tú ag brath ar phuisín – bhuel, mura bhfuil caint, gliceas agus buataisí breátha aige, cosúil le laoch an scéil seo! Leanann muid Cóilín agus a chara ar aistear aisteach agus iad sa tóir ar shaibhreas agus grá ach ní mór dúinn gan dearmad a dhéanamh go bhfuil Puisín na nBróg féin i gceannas ar na pleananna cliste a chuirtear i bhfeidhm.
Our Wee Place is a warm, loving exploration of a grandfather sharing his love for Northern Ireland with his adorable and inquisitive granddaughter. Highlighting their special inter-generational relationship, Emily’s granda shares his childhood photographs with her and teaches her about friendship and the beauty of their ‘wee place’.
Readers of Fox & Son Tailers will be thrilled to return to the town of Ballybrush, this time paying a visit to Rory and Fox’s next-door neighbours Badger Books. The bookshop is owned by Badger, who has worked fifty-two years eleven months and nine days in the trade, has an extensive book selection and a very grumpy disposition. Badger always has the book to suit each customer’s needs – that is until Rory from next door appears looking for a very specific story about a jellyfish and the moon.
Music has always been a part of Daisy’s life. Everyone else seems to exist within a unit – her twin brothers, her parents, the girls at school. Daisy’s other half is her recorder. However, when she starts dating David, her love for him overrides her passion for music, and she allows him to consume the time and energy she had previously committed to practice. When a shock break-up leaves her reeling, Daisy must come to terms with what it means to be a solo act once again.
Some Irish myths have been heard a thousand times, borrowed for advertisements, and taken for granted: here, McGann reminds us that there is always something new to discover. In this beautiful retelling of the timeless tale of Oisín and Tír na nÓg – a story many of us think we know so well that its magic is often overlooked – McGann’s simple, lyrical prose effortlessly evokes the ethereal beauty of Tír na nÓg, while the modern, vibrant illustrations from Busuttil breathe fresh life into this ancient legend.
With danger lurking on every page, this is a charming coming-of-age story about a young fox – Foxy – who ventures out on his first solo adventure. What makes this tale truly special is not just its mix of comedy, menace, and friendship, but its stunning depictions of Irish wildlife and the everyday beauty of an Irish back garden.
Flossie McFluff’s latest festive adventure is a warm and lively tale that celebrates kindness, courage and the magic that can unfold when a determined woodland fairy steps up to help her friends. The story offers young readers a reassuring reminder that even the smallest actions can have a big impact. The plot is straightforward and swiftly paced, allowing space for children to enjoy the cosiness and charm of the world O’Brien has created without being overwhelmed by detail.
This encyclopedia covers everything from our unique climate, through natural history, geography, biology, conservation and the problems caused by pollution. It brings the reader on a journey through a wide range of habitats and the creatures and plants that live there. This is such a comprehensive encyclopedia of the Irish seashore, the amount of information contained in both the text and also the illustrations is seriously impressive.
Enchanted Ireland is a captivating journey through all thirty-two counties of Ireland, offering readers a rich tapestry of myth, geography and imagination. Each short story blends traditional folklore with real locations, allowing readers to travel the country through its legends. A map included in the book invites readers to follow their reading journey from county to county.
