Irish published

Ireland is the land of the horse and this charming equine tale from the pen of National Hunt jockey, Nina Carberry, uses the competitive world of showjumping to tackle childhood themes such as family, friendship and rivalry.

Marking the eightieth anniversary of the end of World War II, this lavishly illustrated graphic novel is a timely reminder of the importance of embracing cultural differences when the world so badly needs an example of friendship and acceptance.

Déanann an leabhar ealaíonta ceolmhar seo ceiliúradh, ní hamháin ar an fhiántas agus an nádúr atá thart orainn ach ar an fhéilire ársa Gaelach fosta. Is léir ó na hamhráin agus na léaráidí beoga a líonann an leabhar go raibh i bhfad níos mó ná clár ama i gceist leis an fhéilire chéanna agus go raibh saolta ár sinséar fite fuaite leis an dúlra. Má osclaíonn tú an leabhar seo, tá seans maith ann go mbeidh tú féin spreagtha droim láimhe a thabhairt don trup ar feadh seala agus do chorp agus do chroí a thumadh i lár coille mistiúla.

Pictiúrleabhar álainn simplí é seo do pháistí óga ag druidim leis an Nollaig. Baineann an scéal seo le heachtra spleodrach Theidí, Thomáis agus Thríona ar Oíche Nollag. Agus iad ag maisiú Theachín Arán Sinséir, samhlaíonn siad a bheith ina gcónaí ann. Téann siad ar thóir taisce draíochta timpeall an tí ag leanúint leideanna agus ag aimsiú bronntanas. Tagann críoch theolaí leis an scéal nuair a faigheann na páistí amach cé go díreach atá taobh thiar den tóraíocht taisce.

Granny National marks the first children’s book by champion Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore. Befitting an author with such an illustrious horse racing career, the plot of Granny National hinges on a horse race and the title character’s desire to become a jockey – even if just for one day! However, there is so much more to this charming and exciting story of friendship, family and fun.

Part of the Irish Sporting Legends series, this is a compelling and inspirational biography that celebrates the life of one of Ireland’s most iconic hurlers, Joe Canning. Crafted especially for younger readers, it succeeds in blending sports and history with a powerful message of perseverance and hope.

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