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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...
Picture Book Snob
May 6, 20224 min read
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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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May 20, 202110 min read
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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...
Picture Book Snob
Apr 27, 20213 min read
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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...
Picture Book Snob
Apr 16, 202110 min read
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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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Apr 15, 20213 min read
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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...
Picture Book Snob
Apr 11, 20219 min read
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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 31, 20213 min read
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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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Mar 24, 20214 min read
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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 4, 20213 min read
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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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Feb 2, 20213 min read
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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 14, 20205 min read
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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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Dec 8, 20202 min read
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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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Nov 12, 20203 min read
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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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Oct 22, 20204 min read
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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 20, 20205 min read
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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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Oct 1, 20204 min read
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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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Sep 27, 20202 min read
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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 13, 20202 min read
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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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Aug 5, 20203 min read
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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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Aug 2, 20203 min read
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