Eason x Children's Books Ireland - Q3 2026

Eason x Children’s Books Ireland is back with more Recommended Irish Reads!

For this Q3 selection we have chosen 9 brilliant books for young readers aged 0–12. There’s hilarious sibling rivalry from Rafi and Rita, mythological mischief from a half-boy, half-minotaur, a Baggot Street bookshop adventure, selkie secrets and so much more. Scroll down to view the full selection.

Remember, each quarter, the team at Children's Books Ireland be selecting excellent new titles in both English and Irish, highlighting the work of talented Irish and Irish-based authors and illustrators. In recognition of this partnership in-store, these recommended books will be prominently displayed with co-branded materials online at Eason and in their stores nationwide.

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Our Recommended Irish Reads titles for this quarter

The cover of Gugalaí Gug! is an illustration of a tiny chicken peering through tall grass.

Guglaí Gug by Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin and Cartoon Saloon (Futa Fata)

A noisy book as Gaeilge sharing children’s rhymes from the Irish language tradition (3+)

The cover of Rafi and Rita is an illustration of two Giraffes, seen from the neck up. they appear to be arguing.

Rafi and Rita by Jarvis and Judge (Walker Books)

Twin giraffes Rafi and Rita are almost identical – but who is really the tallest?! A fun picturebook of sibling rivalry. (4+)

The cover of Sockflea is an illustration of a young elephant getting ready for bed. The elephant has footed pyjamas on and is holding a stuffie made from socks.

Sockflea by Laura Dockrill and Eva Byrne (Walker Books)

Sockflea comes to the rescue when a little one gets lonesome on a camping trip. A reminder of the importance of the comfort of a beloved teddy. (4+)

The cover of We Were a Two is an illustration of a young child walking across the beach with his Grandmother. She is holding a spade, a beach towel and a picnic basket. They boy is running ahead in excitement.

We Were a Two by Eoin McLaughlin and Emma Chichester Clarke (Faber & Faber)

Eoin reflects on his childhood memories of summers at the beach with his beloved Nana. A thoughtful picturebook celebrating family. (5+)

The cover of Séamus Almost Famous is an illustrated portrait of Séamus. He appears to be ripping out of the page.

Séamus Almost Famous by Jessica Scott-Whyte and Becka Moore (Gill Books)

Séamus is determined to find a claim to fame and outshine his famous family. A madcap laugh-a-minute story. (8+)

The cover of The Things About Giants is an illustration featuring a giant looming over the protagonist who is running through a forest towards the bottom.

The Thing About Giants by Christopher Galvin (Walker Books)

Can Corman, a young giant, really trust Jacq, a young giant hunter, to help him find his way home? Adventure and unlikely friendships abound in this fantasy tale. (10+)

The cover of Secret of the Selkies is an illustration of a woman and a seal surrounded be a mix of seascape and a night sky.

Secret of the Selkies by Laura Keohane (The O’Brien Press)

Lana’s summertime visit to her grandparents leads her to adventure when she reads her uncle’s mysterious book on Aquatic mythology. A super summertime story. (10+)

The cover of Minotaur Boy is an illustration of a portrait of a schoolboy. Subtly surrounding him is the outline of a Minotaur.

Minotaur Boy by Shane Hegarty and Ruby Fresson (DK Flip)

Those aren’t spots on his head – Alex is growing horns! Discovering he is half minotaur sets of a series of mythological adventures. A fun twist on Greek mythology. (10+)

The cover of The Bookshop Sisters is an illustration which shows two people cycling down a cobblestone path. They are passing a bookshop. There is a dog in the front of one of their baskets.

The Bookshop Sisters by Sarah Webb (The O’Brien Press)

Rosy and Martha spend the summer of 1956 working at Baggot Books with their aunt Toto. Historical fiction at its best. (10+)

'We hope that the Children’s Books Ireland selections in stores and online will act as a mark of quality Irish books, giving families confidence in our Recommended Irish Reads and providing young readers with a diverse range of stories to pick up and enjoy.'

- Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children's Books Ireland.

Eason x Children's Books Ireland - Q3 2026

Eason x Children’s Books Ireland is back with more Recommended Irish Reads!

Look out for our next selection of 'Recommended Irish Reads' coming to Eason stores and online in October 2026!