With an introduction from Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg 2023–2026 and Frank Cotrell-Boyce, Children’s Laureate, the Northern Lights recommended reading guide aims to shine a light on talented authors and illustrators from the North of Ireland who create books for young readers.
Bella decides to build a robot but things don’t go quite to plan! Bella soon realises that there’s one thing her amazing robot cannot do; play pretend. Riley, her new next door neighbour, joins Bella and together they build an even better robot, but soon they run up against the same problem again – Red Robot has no imagination either! Finally, Bella thinks of something the robots can do; build a wonderful treehouse where the children can have magical adventures.
This is a delightful book! Mo, a little mouse with a big imagination, has sadly lost his favourite stick. After all, Mo’s stick could help him balance and draw and fly! It could help him glide and sail and fight dragons!
Everyone talks differently. And everyone who does, wants to be understood. But in the loud chatter created by social media and strident news, it is easy to believe that it is only the person who shouts the loudest who stands a chance of being heard. What we know of course, is that in a room full of loud voices, nobody can be heard. Meaningful dialogue gets lost and feelings can get hurt.
It is a fact of life that readers love libraries, and so, they are bound to adore this sweet story set in the world of one such library. Rida and her grandfather are instantly recognisable as the friendly, local librarians many of us know and love, with their daily micro-missions of pairing somebody with the perfect book.
This collection of Irish stories is a delightful read that uses a simple yet engaging rhyming scheme to bring the richness of Irish folklore vividly to life. Featuring some of Ireland’s most famous figures, the collection both educates and entertains young readers who are curious about Irish legends.
In their most ambitious project yet, Rebel Girls delivers Girls Like Me, a vibrant, cross-continental journey that amplifies the voices of over 70 young girls from 46 different nations. The collection utilises first-person interviews to offer an authentic glimpse into the daily lives, cherished traditions, and unique hobbies of girls worldwide.
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.
Kiki Dime has a very busy brain. Every hour of the day it buzzes with thoughts, imaginings, ideas and so much more. She is passionate, clever and creative, whizzing around with excitement. Unfortunately, though, there are times when the busyness tires her out. She sometimes finds finishing tasks difficult, and she’s often told to pay attention by her teacher at school. How can Kiki communicate everything that she is feeling and experiencing inside her own body? How can she make others understand?
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.
