Christa de Brún

A Children’s Atlas of Ireland is an informative and engaging introduction to the rich culture, history, geography, and wildlife of Ireland. This non-fiction book invites young readers to embark on a colourful journey across the island, discovering everything from mountains, rivers, and forests to castles, folklore, and traditional music. Each spread combines clear maps with fascinating facts, creating an accessible and enjoyable reading experience that encourages curiosity and exploration.

Indie is a little girl with a big imagination and an even bigger personality. Featuring four short adventures, each story invites readers into a new role for the day as Indie decides what she’ll be when she grows up.

Escape from Amritsar is a gripping adventure set during the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 in Amritsar, India. Amritsar is a city brimming with tension as the people revolt against the brutality of British rule. Against this backdrop of fear and civil unrest, twelve-year-old Arjan Singh learns that his father has been falsely charged with serious crimes and faces a perilous quest if he is to rescue him.

Recycling Day is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that introduces young readers to the journey of everyday waste and the importance of recycling. Through the curious eyes of Misha, readers follow along on bin day to discover where rubbish goes and who is involved in the recycling process.

The Endless Sea is a deeply moving, true story of resilience, survival and hope. Set in post-war Vietnam, the story is illustrated with images of everyday life for a young girl and her family before they are forced to leave and find a new life on distant shores.

Set in a country that has lost its freedom, this story follows young Paloma, whose name means ‘dove’, a symbol of freedom that stands in stark contrast to the repressive dictatorship into which she is born. When Paloma’s family is forced to flee suddenly, without time ‘to say goodbye or even pack’, the narrative captures the sudden rupture of exile. Their journey leads them to a new land, at once unfamiliar, yet welcoming.

Set in Manila, this story is told from the perspective of two young narrators: Junjun, who begs on the streets to survive, and Gayla, who is living with cerebral palsy. Both face the challenges of being marginalised, and the story delves into societal judgements, particularly regarding disability and poverty, in the face of a climate crisis that affects everyone.

Yara, loves to dance. After years of moving countries for her father’s job, Yara finally gets the opportunity to join a dance school. At Shimmer & Shine she meets ballet teacher Ms Diamond and lots of children her own age; soon Yara has a group of ballet besties with whom she can dance and share cake in her mother’s patisserie.

Money can be a hard concept for small minds to grasp. This non-fiction book from Noodle Juice explains money to children using simple language and extensive illustrations to get them started on financial education. Forming part of the Little Book, Big Idea series, this series of books aims to build foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people.