Inis is the magazine of Children's Books Ireland. Within these pages you will find features and articles on Irish and international children's books as well as in-depth reviews of new titles for children and teenagers. With its range of expert contributors, this is a key resource for teachers, writers, illustrators, librarians, parents/guardians and everyone interested in children's books.
Ruby and Luke are spending the midterm break at their nanny and grandad’s house which – given that their grandparents are retired scientists – means a week filled with exploring, experiments, and excitement.
Award-winning father and daughter team, John and Kathi Burke, make a welcome return with this stunning oversized non-fiction book. Showcasing the fascinating and varied wildlife of Ireland, this book is a celebration of the diverse habitats across our island, from bogs to beaches, forests to farmland, and from the most rural hedgerows to busy towns.
Milly McCarthy is back, and chaos is following closely behind! After previous disastrous attempts to find a hobby, Milly is enjoying her role on the local GAA team. When her coach retires, her dad steps in to make sure Milly doesn’t lose this outlet for all that energy we can feel pouring off the page. However, it soon becomes apparent that there is also a dire need for new team uniforms and equipment. The whole community comes together to find a solution, and with Halloween just around the corner, a haunted house fundraiser seems a perfect fit, with Milly helping to lead the charge.
Meet Annie Graves. She likes to hear creepy stories, and she invites you to join her. In this book, we hear about Jessie and her brother. Her brother is a little concerned about her new toy, a Wolfling. He has heard a few rumours that they could move without being switched on, turn nasty and that they might even bite …
Lantern Smoke is a tender and poetic picturebook that explores themes of immigration and the beauty of remembering where we come from. The story follows a young boy who has moved to a new country, separated from much of his family but carrying with him warm memories of their love and times together as he settles into his new home. Through the boy’s eyes, readers experience the loneliness of starting over in an unfamiliar place, and the comfort that memory provides when home feels far away.
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.
In this sequel to Dinosaur Pie, Oleg receives a camera from his mum, but it is not like other cameras… when Dino Mode is activated – poof, you’re a dinosaur!
This is an empowering and sensitive picturebook that addresses one of the most vital conversations in childhood: consent, bodily autonomy, and safety.
Introducing the latest companion publication to our Free To Be Me: The Diversity, Inclusion and Representation Reading Guide! Updated for 2025, this booster guide contains 100 new Free To Be Me-themed titles for primary-school-aged children aged 4–12.
