Squad Girls follows four besties as they navigate their dream of playing sport and athletics professionally. Tara, Ríona, Sam and Penny each are passionate and driven about different pursuits, from swimming to dance, and they must face obstacles in putting in the dedication needed alongside school and other commitments.
In the latest instalment of this hugely popular series Milly sets up a dog walking business to convince her mam and dad that she is responsible enough for a dog of her own! So begins Operation Get Milly a Furry Friend, and what could go wrong? In fact, as with many of Milly’s adventures, it all begins very well, soon Milly’s new clients are calling her the Dog Whisper and bookings are flying in. But as the inevitable canine chaos ensues and Milly’s best laid plans begin to unravel into a laugh-out-loud read.
From the very first page, the narrator insists, ‘I am NOT a dog!’ As the story unfolds, comparisons with different dog breeds reveal why this scruffy little character feels he could never measure up. Strong, fast, clever or elegant – every dog seems to possess a quality that he believes he lacks.
Irelandopedia Weather is one of four new boardbooks from the creators of Irelandopedia.
A beautiful boardbook, readers and parents may recognise the colourful illustrations and design from the original Irelandopedia, which taught young readers all about Ireland. Now, John and Kathi Burke have created a wonderful boardbook for pre-readers.
Anyone familiar with the Burkes’ previous work will recognise the style of the striking illustrations. This boardbook is a welcome addition to the Irelandopedia series, and is aimed at the youngest readers, featuring the numbers 1–10. The numerical form as well as the word in English and in Irish appears in clear white font on brightly coloured pages. This dual language format makes it easy for parents to introduce small children to numbers in two languages simultaneously.
Irelandopedia Colours gives families an opportunity to explore colours in both English and in Irish.
Pretty, popular Grace seems surrounded with love and support and is looking forward to the neighbourhood Halloween party with her brother and her best friends. But that night a spark from a bonfire causes a terrible accident. Grace is left badly burned, with livid facial scarring, and not only her life, but that of her family and their friends, will never be the same again.
The skidderwolves attracted tourists to Shoak Village due to their nightly runs that send electricity into the air, lighting up the night in an electrifying glow. A protected wolf-like species, the skidderwolves are a source of fear and curfews, especially when they attacked Roxie Preen in her bed – nobody wants their child to be next.
Ellora McGee has finally settled into her new school, yet the true excitement is only just beginning. In the series’ second instalment, Ellora and her friends embark on a new adventure and must learn to work together to overcome the challenges they face.
