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Ireland's leading general publisher of both adult and children's books.

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The power of real magic for Shannon author Alex Dunne - The Clare Champion Alex Dunne dreams of a world where magic is everywhere. It’s in the school yard, down that slightly haunted looking laneway, it’s even in the departures lounge of Shannon Airport. The Shannon children...

Author @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social discusses her upcoming children's book 'Small Magics' and the inspiration behind it.

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09.03.2026 11:58 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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"The main message of the book is how surprising life can be if only we take the time to look at it from a different perspective."

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09.03.2026 10:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
book cover and illustration by Paddy Donnelly

book cover and illustration by Paddy Donnelly

Paddy Donnelly’s picture book ‘Badger Books’ is now available in paperback!

“a modern classic in the making with an exquisite level of detailed illustrations that must be seen to be believed” – Irish Examiner

09.03.2026 09:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Many pre-releases in the post!
From @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social: @janicehallett.bsky.social Death at the Museum
From Penguin: Lauryn Hamilton Murray, Tides of Fortune
Laure Eve, Alecto Gray Will Hunt You Down
From @bansheepress.bsky.social: Billy Ramsell, Render
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06.03.2026 11:31 — 👍 18    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0
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The O'Brien Press authors @kmoranwrites.bsky.social and Brian Gallagher were busy celebrating World Book Day with 'The Doomsday Club: Shape- Shifters' and 'The Case of the Vanishing Painting!'

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06.03.2026 16:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How fabulous to see the impact of the One Book, One Community project with Brian Gallagher's incredible mystery 'The Case of the Vanishing Painting'

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06.03.2026 12:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Author signing books

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You can find signed copies of @kmoranwrites.bsky.social’s #WorldBookDay book at Easons bookstores in O’Connell Street, Nassau Street and Stephen’s Green - don’t miss out 📚

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05.03.2026 15:58 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Author signing books

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No better day to sign books than #WorldBookDay and author @kmoranwrites.bsky.social stopped by @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social to sign copies of his debut ‘The Doomsday Club’ and his WBD book ‘The Doomsday Club: Shape-Shifters’ ⚡️

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05.03.2026 15:52 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Author signing books

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@kmoranwrites.bsky.social was out signing copies of his books today and stopped by Dubray Grafton Street 📚 Thank you for the warm welcome!

#WorldBookDay

05.03.2026 15:45 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Author hosting livestream

Author hosting livestream

@kmoranwrites.bsky.social celebrated #WorldBookDay this morning by taking part in a @childrensbooksireland.ie livestream event at the National Library of Ireland 📚

@worldbookdayuk.bsky.social

05.03.2026 15:24 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Author posing with book

Yesterday, debut author Conor Forrest launched his exciting, Irish Folklore-inspired book ‘Heroes of Light and Shadow’ ⚡️

Thank you to Athy Library, Woodbine Books and all those who came out to support this incredible new story!

04.03.2026 15:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Book cover and illustration by Alice Power

Book cover and illustration by Alice Power

‘Magic isn’t only found in old ancient forests or dusty old castles … it’s everywhere, all the time …’

Out this March!

04.03.2026 09:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Reading guide with book covers

Reading guide with book covers

“This story has it all”

Thank you @childrensbooksireland.ie for the great review of ‘First Term at Fernside’

03.03.2026 15:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Reading guide with book covers

“an immersive reading experience”

A lovely review of ‘The Stolen Child’ by W.B. Yeats, illustrated by Erin Brown.

@childrensbooksireland.ie

03.03.2026 15:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Reading guide with book covers

“A truly special retelling”

Thank you @childrensbooksireland.ie for their review of ‘Tír na nÓg: A Favourite Irish Legend’

@erikamcgann.bsky.social

03.03.2026 15:27 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Reading guide with book covers

“Vibrant colour palette and masterful use of light and shadow”

Fab review of ‘Run Home, Little Fox’ by @childrensbooksireland.ie

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03.03.2026 15:25 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Reading guide with book covers

“Our Wee Place is a warm, loving exploration of a grandfather sharing his love for Northern Ireland”

@childrensbooksireland.ie

03.03.2026 15:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Reading guide with book covers

“Stunningly atmospheric illustration”

Paddy Donnelly’s ‘The Upside-Down Lighthouse’ is out now!

@childrensbooksireland.ie

03.03.2026 15:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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“Carroll’s illustrations are lively and dynamic throughout as readers are taken on an armchair tour of Belfast city.”

Fab review of ‘A Belfast Fairytale’ from @childrensbooksireland.ie

03.03.2026 15:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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“The perfectly topsy-turvy text is accompanied by bright and dynamic illustrations”

Thank you @childrensbooksireland.ie for this review of ‘What is a Peachick?’

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03.03.2026 15:16 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Book cover and illustration by Tatiana Feeney

Book cover and illustration by Tatiana Feeney

Tiny Ghost is all alone. He’d love someone to play with, but no one can see him.
Until one day Sam visits a big, old house. And he can see Tiny Ghost! Can a small boy and a tiny ghost be friends?
Well, maybe…

Coming this March!

03.03.2026 08:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Happy Book B'day to The Upside-Down Lighthouse by Paddy Donnelly!!! Explore again with Meara & Grandad as they sail across a foggy sea. Joyous, intriguing, delightful,full of wonder; just magical. See the world upside-down. @theobrienpress.bsky.social
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02.03.2026 12:05 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Our NEW Book of the Week! 🌊
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02.03.2026 11:37 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
The cover of the new Books for Keeps Book of the Week: The Upside-Down Lighthouse by Paddy Donnelly published by the O'Brien Press. It features Meara and Grandad in a smally rowing boat as they head towards an island with an updside down lighthouse. There are puffins and a gannet under the waves.

The cover of the new Books for Keeps Book of the Week: The Upside-Down Lighthouse by Paddy Donnelly published by the O'Brien Press. It features Meara and Grandad in a smally rowing boat as they head towards an island with an updside down lighthouse. There are puffins and a gannet under the waves.

Our NEW Book of the Week is by a real #BooksforKeeps favourite, Paddy Donnelly. Go adventuring again with Meara and Grandad as they discover the magic of looking at things differently in THE UPSIDE-DOWN LIGHTHOUSE @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#kidlit #booksky

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27.02.2026 16:07 — 👍 19    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 2
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What’s That Spooky Sound? has arrived already! Fab to receive some early copies 😊
Publishing on April 2nd from @theobrienpress.bsky.social

Looking forward to reading and drawing from the story at upcoming events. Where my forest friends will be joining me too 💚
#picturebooks #illustration

01.03.2026 16:02 — 👍 6    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
book cover and illustration by Paddy Donnelly

book cover and illustration by Paddy Donnelly

Happy publication day to Paddy Donnelly’s mesmerising new picture book ‘The Upside-Down Lighthouse’ – out in all bookshops!

Paddy will be launching this magical story on Wednesday, 11th March, 6pm in Dubray Grafton Street – come along!

02.03.2026 11:34 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
book cover and illustration by Paddy Donnelly

book cover and illustration by Paddy Donnelly

Happy publication day to ‘Skunk and Sniffy’ by Muireann ní Chíobháin and Paddy Donnelly!

Available in all bookstores!

02.03.2026 11:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
book cover and illustration by Estrela Lourenco

book cover and illustration by Estrela Lourenco

Happy publication day to Eoin O’Brien and Estrela Lourenço’s buzzing new picture book ‘Mimi and the Dancing Bee.’

Available in all bookshops!

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02.03.2026 11:25 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
book cover and illustration by Alice Power

book cover and illustration by Alice Power

Happy publication day to Conor Forrest’s debut title ‘Heroes of Light and Shadow’ – now available in all bookstores!

Conor will be launching the book tomorrow at 6pm in Athy Library. All welcome!

02.03.2026 11:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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book cover on white background with black text and blue box

@childrensbooksireland.ie has joined with The O’Brien Press to give the opportunity for a young reader’s artwork to be featured on the cover of a book!

Visit our website and find out how Alan Nolan’s exciting adventure ‘Conor’s Caveman’ can be reimagined!

@alnolan.bsky.social

27.02.2026 11:55 — 👍 2    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0