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The Vanishing Lake (one of our favourite books) is now available in paperback from O'Brien Press

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May 6, 20224 min read

The Vanishing Lake (one of our favourite books) is now available in paperback from O'Brien Press

Written and illustrated by Paddy Donnelly, this was originally published in hardback by Yeehoo Press in 2021 but is now available as a...

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What if this book could help overthinkers?

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May 20, 202110 min read

What if this book could help overthinkers?

What if, Pig? by Linzie Hunter, HarperCollins We have been so excited about What if, Pig? by Linzie Hunter ever since catching a glimpse...

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Apr 27, 20213 min read

Dive into this gorgeous new Irish book

The Vanishing Lake by Paddy Donnelly, Yeehoo Press What's it about? This is the story of a little girl's quest to discover why a...

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BLOG TOUR: A Smile by Raoul Follereau, illustrated by Hoda Hadadi, review + interview

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Apr 15, 202110 min read

BLOG TOUR: A Smile by Raoul Follereau, illustrated by Hoda Hadadi, review + interview

We're thrilled to be finishing off the tour for A Smile. This is a gorgeous new edition of a classic poem, with spectacular...

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Apr 14, 20213 min read

The Magic of Sleep

The Magic of Sleep by Vicky Woodgate, Dorling Kindersley "Everyone needs to sleep. In fact, you have to sleep to survive - just like you...

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BLOG TOUR: Finn's Garden Friends by Rachel Lawston and Lia Visirin, Pikku Publishing

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Apr 11, 20219 min read

BLOG TOUR: Finn's Garden Friends by Rachel Lawston and Lia Visirin, Pikku Publishing

We're thrilled to start the blog tour for Finn's Garden Friends by Rachel Lawston and Lia Visirin, which will be released on 28th April...

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Mar 30, 20213 min read

A Plan for the People

Nelson Mandela’s Hope for His Nation by Lindsey McDivitt and Charly Palmer “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of...

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Mar 24, 20214 min read

How to take care of your unicorn

Margaret's Unicorn by Briony May Smith "My whole world changed the day I found a baby unicorn tangled in the weeds and thorns." What's it...

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Feb 4, 20213 min read

Creating a safe space for our emotions

A Shelter for Sadness by Anne Booth and David Litchfield, Templar Books What's it about? Inspired by the writings of Etty Hillesum, a...

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Feb 2, 20213 min read

Why monsters make the best friends

Lionel the Lonely Monster by Fred Blunt Lionel is a monster who longs for a companion, but unfortunately any potential pals are scared of...

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Dec 14, 20205 min read

This feminist fairy tale rocks!

Rapunzel to the Rescue by Lucy Rowland and Katy Halford "You might think this story is one that you know. Rapunzel - the girl in the...

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Dec 8, 20202 min read

Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright!

An Animal Poem for Every Day of the Year Selected by Fiona Waters and illustrated by Britta Teckentrup This is a magnificent collection...

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Look closely enough and what you see might surprise you

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Nov 12, 20203 min read

Look closely enough and what you see might surprise you

Betty Binoculars by Suzie Laverty and Emily Hamilton "Everyone thinks that Betty is peculiar for always carrying binoculars. She thinks...

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A Beautiful Friendship Brings the Dead Zoo to Life

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Oct 22, 20204 min read

A Beautiful Friendship Brings the Dead Zoo to Life

The Dead Zoo by Peter Donnelly, Gill Books Mr Gray is the owner of the Dead Zoo, which houses an extensive collection of stuffed animals...

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The Magnificent Beasts and Wonders of Ireland

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Oct 20, 20205 min read

The Magnificent Beasts and Wonders of Ireland

Mythical Irish Beasts and Mythical Irish Wonders, both written and illustrated by Mark Joyce “We are lucky in Ireland that much of our...

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Oct 1, 20204 min read

Love Song for a Vampire

“In an old part of Dublin, right down by the sea, there’s a moon-shaped park with a creepy old tree. The Dublin vampire lives there.”

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A Little Book Buzzing with the Beauty of Nature

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Sep 27, 20202 min read

A Little Book Buzzing with the Beauty of Nature

Dedicated to bees, this beautifully illustrated story explains pollination and its vital role in nature.

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Aug 13, 20202 min read

Rhinos and Baboons and Bears - Oh My!

I Have to Start at School Today by Simon Philip and Ged Adamson This is a fantastic story which acknowledges how issues that might seem...

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Aug 5, 20203 min read

What would a dragon do at school?

When a Dragon Goes to School by Caryl Hart and Rosalind Beardshaw This wonderful book eases anxiety about starting school by guiding...

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The Colour Monster Makes School Less Scary!

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Aug 2, 20203 min read

The Colour Monster Makes School Less Scary!

The Colour Monster Goes to School by Anna Llenas This bright and cheerful story captures all the excitement and apprehension that...

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