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Lulu loves the Library was inspired by my library work with very young children. The first story follows Lulu as she and her Mum return books from last week, sing songs and have story time. The library is such a fun place! When they get home, Mum reads one of the stories to Lulu at bedtime. Multi-language CD: The paperback comes with a free CD with the story told in more than 20 languages! More about the CD and other editions Reviews • The illustrator • The Publishers |
Published by Charlesbridge
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Published by Alanna Books
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In Lulu loves Stories, Lulu’s dad takes her to the library and the books she gets inspire her play for a whole week. She reads about a fairy, and all next day, dressed in a fairy dress and a sparkly crown, she IS a fairy. Over the next few days, she is a farmer, a tiger, a mummy, a builder and a pilot...
Multi-language CD: The paperback comes with a free CD with the story told in more than 20 languages! More about the CD and other editions Reviews • The illustrator • The Publishers |
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Lulu Reads to Zeki Lulu’s new baby brother, Zeki cries a lot. But his book-loving sister has the solution: when he’s upset, she reads him a funny story; when he needs a new nappy, she reads him her favourite potty book and when he cries in the bath, she reads him her best duck book. Fortunately, Zeki also sleeps a lot too and that gives Lulu plenty time for her own reading. Reviews • The illustrator • The Publishers |
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When Lulu reads Mary Mary Quite Contrary in a collection of Garden Verses, she too wants a garden. Of course, this involves a trip to the library to research plant choices, some planting weeding and waiting... Reviews • The illustrator • The Publishers |
Published in the USA by Charlesbridge Inc.
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The idea for If You're Happy and You Know It! came out of one of the things I do during my rhyme time sessions in Acton library. I’ve asked the parents to write the words for ‘hello’ or ‘again’ in their first language and we have these stuck up on the wall near where we sing.
Before we begin, we choose one language and then, when we sing “If you’re happy and you know it” we sing the ‘hello’ word in a different language as the last verse. Everyone loves it and one word is just right for little ones to attempt easily. Reviews • The illustrator • The Publishers |
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The idea for Wanda's Washing Machine came about as I watched some young children struggle with some badly-designed inset puzzles. I felt they needed to work with very familiar objects so they could concentrate on the fine motor skills.
So, this book began at the back - with the clothing inset pieces. Then came the pop-up washing machine with the opportunity for ‘posting’ things which I know all small children love. Then came the story - which was really just an excuse to say “Eat Dirt!” Reviews • The illustrator • The Publishers |
Books for Ages 5 and up |
Glenmore Valley Farm Stories
The first two in a series set on current-day farms around the village in Glenmore Valley.
The first two in a series set on current-day farms around the village in Glenmore Valley.
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Colm's Lambs
It's lambing time on the farm and Colm is a great help. Visitors, Molly and Daisy have never seen a new-born lamb, so they're very excited. But then they see one shivering in the corner - where's it's mother? Can it be saved? A Rosette for Maeve? Lisa has a big challenge for this year's village show - she's presenting Maeve, their new Belgian Blue calf. It's tough going because Maeve has a mind of her own - has Lisa any chance of winning a rosette for Maeve? The Publishers • Reviews |
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The Sleep Sheep Sylvie can’t sleep and her exasperated mother advises her to count sheep. She closes her eyes and The Sleep Sheep arrive - but how can Sylvie count them when they’re all running about, dancing, rollerblading and swimming... Sylvie runs after them and follows as they lurch from one frantic activity to another until finally they fall asleep - how exasperating! Reviews • The illustrator • The Publishers |
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The 'My Friends' Books
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My Friend Jamal was inspired by the many friendships I see developing amongst the children that I work with. Growing up together, they have so much in common. Their families often come from different places all over the world, and while we need to respect each others differences, I feel that it’s equally important to emphasise and celebrate what we have in common. More. My Friend Amy helped me enlarge the discussion around immigration. This time, the friend is second generation, so her experiences are different from Jamal. Amy’s family came to make a better life rather than fleeing war - something which impacts on how they live in their chosen country. Read together, I hope the books challenge the idea of an ‘immigrant’ as just one type of person. Reviews • The illustrator • The Publishers |
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National Geographic's Countries of the World - Ireland
It’s been over 20 years since I left Ireland and the country has gone through so many changes since then. As a result I wrote Countries of the World - Ireland as both insider and outsider which was interesting. I enjoyed the opportunity to re-examine all my old notes (I majored in History at University College Cork) and it was fascinating to track the development leading to the emergence of the ‘Celtic Tiger’ - something I witnessed from afar. Reviews • The co-author • The Publishers |