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My recommendation is Gringer the Whinger written by Jane Landy and illustrated by Sheena Dempsey. Gringer is an annoying Skerries dragon who hogs mum’s attention and drives dad bonkers, but the kids love his visits! A big favourite with my niece!

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2019-12-02

A Brief History of Life on Earth by Clemence DuPont takes the reader on a journey through time. Page by page, the evolution of the world’s animals is revealed, with simple, striking illustrations making it all
the more engaging. 

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Or share The Snowman book with your child - it has the most wonderful illustrations by Raymond Briggs

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2019-11-29

The Tide by Clare Helen Welsh, Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay
It’s not often that a picture book makes me tear up, but this one certainly did. It’s the story of a girl with a Grandad who forgets things, but she loves him anyway.
Age 4+

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2019-11-30

Older children and young adults (or even not so young adults) will love the Prim Improper series by the wonderful Deirdre O'Sullivan.

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2019-11-30

Leabhar Ghaeilge dochreidte as le Scéal iontach barúil le pictiúir gleoite. Thaitin sé go mór linn sa mbaile is mé i mbun ceardlann Scéalaíocht is Ceol le linn an Claddagh Children's Book Festival!

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2019-11-29

LOVE LOVE LOVE Emily Gravett's books. Check out Monkey and Me, Bear and Hare Series, The Odd Egg, and all the rest

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2018-12-05

Fantastic books by have guided my way. Please go and find "Alfie gets in First" Behold the beautiful drawings and story.

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2018-12-05

and 's "Ten Little..." series is another great choice. From dinosaurs to princesses to elves, these fun stories are perfect for sneakily reinforcing their counting skills 👀

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2018-12-05

Today at we are all about - and here are some of my favourites. The book I most often give new babies is Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox and Helen Oxenbury - the perfect blend of rhythmic text and outstanding, baby-friendly pictures. 1/3

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2018-12-03

Forever in my imagination . "Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen Wonderful illustrations by Must have in your library.

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2018-12-01

Once Upon a Time - now that child would not know 'Once upon a time' if he wasn't read to as a younger child! Give your child the gift of language, creativity and imagination this Christmas. Give a book!

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2018-11-30

We're Going to the Zoo, is the madcap story of two sisters day out at Dublin Zoo. Written and Illustrated by the brilliant  , the writing is funny and charming, perfectly complemented by the wonderful illustrations and limited color pallete.

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2018-12-01

Are you giving books this Christmas
To tots, kids or teens?
Then Mup and Crow suggest,
following

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2018-11-29

And as it's day we also have a copy of the stunning picturebook The Pooka Party to give away by with thanks to - this one is a simple RT to win. Good luck from the

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2018-11-29

The are doing some amazing work - recommending books for children and young people this season. Still time for a personal recommendation if you tell us YOUR young reader's age and what they love to read. Image by

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2017-12-21

Thanks to all the amazing for their stellar work recommending great books for your children - want a recommendation - ask away. We're open for business! Image by Chris Judge

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2017-12-12

Books! One of the most important things in a child's life

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2017-12-02

The will be in full swing from Fri 1 Dec. Watch out for us on - recommending hundreds of great children's books for YOUR child. Image c/o

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2017-11-28

My recommendation is a lovely by Colin Deeny and me 'Nicholas when Santa was a boy'

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2016-12-16