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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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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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Author signing books
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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Author signing books
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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Author signing books
@kmoranwrites.bsky.social was out signing copies of his books today and stopped by Dubray Grafton Street 📚 Thank you for the warm welcome!
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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 📚
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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!
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!
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“This story has it all”
Thank you @childrensbooksireland.ie for the great review of ‘First Term at Fernside’
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“an immersive reading experience”
A lovely review of ‘The Stolen Child’ by W.B. Yeats, illustrated by Erin Brown.
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“A truly special retelling”
Thank you @childrensbooksireland.ie for their review of ‘Tír na nÓg: A Favourite Irish Legend’
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“Vibrant colour palette and masterful use of light and shadow”
Fab review of ‘Run Home, Little Fox’ by @childrensbooksireland.ie
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“Our Wee Place is a warm, loving exploration of a grandfather sharing his love for Northern Ireland”
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“Stunningly atmospheric illustration”
Paddy Donnelly’s ‘The Upside-Down Lighthouse’ is out now!
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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
“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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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!
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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Our NEW Book of the Week! 🌊
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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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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 💚
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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!
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!
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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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!
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@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!
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A copy of Mimi the Dancing Bee by Eoin O'Brien and Estrela Lourenço, Heroes of Light and Shadow by Conor Forrest, and Looking for Aurora by Zainab Boladale, all published by O'Brien Press
Some of the gorgeous #BookPost I've had recently! First up, this fab bundle from @theobrienpress.bsky.social - we adored learning about dancing bees, and I'm excited for new work from @zainabboladale.bsky.social and Conor Forrest. @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social
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Daily Bear: LB Koala has another lovely book to share! Mimi the Dancing Bee by Eoin O'Brien & Estrela Lourenco: pure delight; fun, adventurous, charming…an utter wonder. A perfect tale to start the Spring season with. @theobrienpress.bsky.social
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Daily Bear: LB got his paws on Skunk and Sniffy by Muireann Ní Chíobháin & Paddy Donnelly...A gentle, charming story of Skunk & his favourite teddy; full of warmth, understanding & love; it will become a favourite for all. @theobrienpress.bsky.social
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book cover and illustrations by Paddy Donnelly
Paddy Donnelly’s latest picture book is out next week and you don’t want to miss it!
With vibrant colours and dreamy storytelling, Grandad and Meara’s newest excursion will make you look at things upside-down.
Mark your calendars!
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Read The Doomsday Club’s newest adventure as part of your #WorldBookDay celebration – available now!
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