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I hadn’t realised that They Sleeping Giant ‘ by Marie Louise Fitzpatrick has been republished .It’s a lovely story about the tale of ‘an fear marbh ‘in Kerry .The illustrations are beautiful - it’s on my ‘to read list ‘in class in January !

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2019-12-15

A series of very funny books by Doreen Cronin about Farmer Brown and his animals including cows that can type and an infamous duck who can write among other things !I actually hadn’t realised that there were so many books in this series until I searched images

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2019-12-13

One of my favourite books about for readers aged 10+ is Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo - a beautiful story about a lonely girl and a stray dog

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2019-12-11

Agatha Christie and Amelia Earhart (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara are two of my favourite informational books for children aged 6/7 years + They are bright, engaging and a nice way of introducing biographies to students

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2019-12-09

Smart by Kim Slater is a detective story with a difference. When a homeless man dies the police don't seem to care, but Kieran is convinced he was murdered. At home he has his mother's violent partner to contend with. Not an easy read, but a worthwhile one

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2019-12-09

You won't find a better book about inclusivity than Wonder by RJ Palacio. This beautifully written story of a boy with a facial deformity packs a powerful message about acceptance, friendship and belonging

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2019-12-07

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes features all kinds of babies from all over the world - lovely book!

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2019-12-06

is all about tonight! I’m going with my niece’s other hot favourite, “Zita the Spacegirl” by writer/illustrator Ben Hatke. My niece devoured this series and has been a fan of his books ever since. She loves any type of book, but especially illustrated!

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2019-12-05


The O Brien Press Panda readers are good for younger readers.They are good as read aloud books too.There are lots of illustrations to bridge the gap between picture book and novel.There are 30 books in the series and most are written by Irish authors.

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2019-12-03

I absolutely adore this book -it’s a simple story about friendship and finding a home and it rhymes ( most of the time )!! My class love any book that rhymes - Mr Scruff by Simon James is now on my ever increasing list of fav books !

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2019-12-03

- This picturebook for older children + adults by David Almond + Levi Pinfold is glorious. Beautifully written with outstanding illustrations, it's the true story of 2 musicians who say goodbye to the houses in a valley in a v special way before it is flooded.

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2019-12-02

The SEA SAW by is a beautifully illustrated, emotive story about the loss of a well loved teddy bear on a day out. It's a lovely book to initiate discussions about favourite toys & possessions & also takes a sensitive look at loss & grief.

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2019-12-02

As a huge fan of intelligent and well-crafted I'd like to recommend these three titles by outstanding contributors to this genre:
1) 's 'Shh, we have a plan'
(1/3)

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2019-12-02

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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2019-11-30

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