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.
If you have ever casually wondered what lighthouse in Ireland is the most Easterly, or why lighthouses are not all painted the same colours and patterns, or even wondered if you could tell what lighthouse you are seeing at night as its beam of light crosses the horizon, you will find out in this wonderful encyclopedia.
A pretty, brightly coloured rhyming book that takes us to twelve sustainable farms around the world, including both modern and or indigenous. The rhyming text and beautifully detailed artwork are appealing to all ages, with a glossary for one word in the text for each farm shown and a pronunciation guide for any name that could be hard for an English speaker to say.
Run For Your Life begins with a dedication to young people living in Direct Provision in Ireland. The story is narrated by central protagonist Azari, and is split between her past life, before she became a refugee, and her present life in Ireland. The transitions between the two are seamless, leaving the reader constantly wanting to know what will happen next.
On first glance, Dread Wood is appealing to look at. The border of each chapter page is attractively (and a little creepily, in keeping with the title) illustrated by Tom Clohosy Cole, the paragraphs and spacing are inviting and uncluttered, and this reviewer felt there was an inclusivity to all types of readers in the book’s presentation.
Look Puppy! is a visual treat. Mary Murphy’s text and Veronica Ball’s illustrations mesh together perfectly to create a charming read. The illustrations are rich and detailed and encourage further exploration, the pastel colouring keeps it inviting and not overpowering. The story is simple and would make a great bedtime read.
