Finn Hope is an eleven-year-old boy navigating the highs and (mostly) lows of day-to-day life as the middle child in a family that drives him crazy. Finn is trapped in a constant state of cringe and annoyance between his Lycra-clad cyclist Dad and his unicorn-obsessed little sister.
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.
Maptastic is a book packed to the brim with interesting maps showing all aspects of the Earth. Traditionally, we think of maps as tools to show us the way to get to somewhere, but Maptastic goes way beyond the usual expectations of a map.
Are you looking for a sensitive read for your beloved pre-teen? Well, this book is not for you. However, if you are looking for fun, suspense, laugh-out-loud ridiculousness … if you like your (severed) fingers mysterious, independent-minded, green and putrid-smelling then this book is for you!
Art School (in a book) is exactly just that, introducing readers of all ages to the art world. This inspiring book is a future artist’s guide to contemporary art, taking the reader on a journey through the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh, Andy Warholl, Banksy and Tracey Emin to name but a few. It is an eclectic mix of artist and artistry, beautifully described in a Foreword by Olivia Colman.
This beautiful and richly illustrated treasury invites readers to follow in the footsteps of legendary heroes and heroines from around the globe. With more than thirty tales arranged by continent, the book explores quests, voyages, and adventures that span cultures and centuries. From the familiar stories of Odysseus and Mulan, to lesser-known myths such as the African tale of Kivanga’s journey to the underworld or Japan’s tale of Momotaro, the child born from a peach, the collection blends myth, folklore, and history.
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.
Viola and Wilmur, two teens who’ve been waiting for their parents to return to their baron, salt-filled island for fifteen years, decide to leave when adventure comes kicking down their door (literally). In exchange for a mysterious book, Captain Chase agrees to take the children on her pirate ship where adventures ensue.
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.
Portrayals of disability in fantasy fiction used to be rare, often including a trope where magic was able to ‘remove’ said disability. This is far from the case in the Ella Jones series, where the titular character is vision impaired. Rather than something to be magically waved away, Ella’s vision impairment is central to her story; it makes her uniquely qualified to face the challenges thrown her way. Ella, and not her friends, is the one able to save the world precisely because she is used to experiencing it in a different way.
