Awards

• Short-listed for Children's Book of the Year (Junior) 2017 (Ireland)
• Winner of Children's Book of the Year (Junior) 2017 (Ireland)
• Winner of White Raven (Germany).
• Winner of White Raven 2018 (Germany)

Overview

A beautifully illustrated collection of nursery rhymes to treasure, and songs, poems and rhymes to share. Enjoy Irish favourites like 'Brian O'Linn' and 'I'll Tell Me Ma', classics such as 'My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean' and 'Monday's Child', silly rhymes that every child will love like 'Beans', 'Pardon Me' and 'On Top of Spaghetti', as well as magical verses for children written by Oscar Wilde, Oliver St John Gogarty, James Joyce and others.

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9781847177940

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Reviews

avast, ye rapscallions, and float to worlds of rhythmic doubloons and iambic bliss * Totally Dublin * glorious ... it's a thing of beauty -- Kim Harte well-rounded and varied collection ... a book that has `Christmas present' written all over it ... due in no small part to the striking illustrations of Steve McCarthy * Evening Echo * a careful balance struck between virtuous and naughty ... an anthology ideal for young children both here and abroad ... a beautiful book sure to be appreciated by a wide audience * Irish Times * beautifully illustrated * Irish Country Magazine * a beautiful book which will capture your attention right from the superbly illustrated front cover ... Each poem is individually illustrated in a style that suits each one, and the overall effect is a lively and vibrant book that will become a popular part of a child's library; once to return to over and over again * Parents in Touch * incredible and fun ... the illustrations are bright and lively, setting the mood on each page... perfect to read and share * Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reading Guide 2017 * Sarah Webb has put together an entertaining and diverse collection of nursery rhymes, rhymes, poems and songs that will transport you back and have you humming for the rest of the day. A book to be read aloud and shared! * RTEjr's Book Club * the first thing that strikes you about this gorgeous book is the arresting cover. Look closer, and you will be impressed by the range of incredible colours, the magnificent illustrations and the outstanding design * RTEjr's Book Club * what a treat ... a charming trip down memory lane all wrapped up in a beautiful, contemporary visual bow * iloveoffset.com * beautifully illustrated and full of Irish nursery rhyme favourites, this new book will bring you straight back to you your childhood ... you will love sharing this new book with your little ones * Irish Post * gorgeously illustrated ... artistic magic * Belfast Telegraph * A beautifully illustrated collection of nursery rhymes to treasure, and songs, poems and rhymes to share * Primary Times Magazine *

'McCarthy's illustrations bring a good deal of humor to the pages' Publishers Weekly evocative and funny ... delightful Irish Examiner 'a cracker' The Late Late Toy Show

'McCarthy's illustrations bring a good deal of humor to the pages' <cite> Publishers Weekly evocative and funny ... delightful Irish Examiner 'a cracker' The Late Late Toy Show

Author Information

Sarah Webb is an award-winning children’s writer. She won Irish Book awards for Blazing a Trail: Irish Women who Changed the World (illustrated by Lauren O’Neill) and A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea: Favourite Rhymes from an Irish Childhood (illustrated by Steve McCarthy). Sarah runs creative writing clubs for young writers, reviews children’s books for the Irish Independent, programmes many children’s and family events and works part-time in a children’s bookshop. Passionate about bringing children and books together, Sarah was awarded the Children’s Books Ireland Award for Outstanding Contribution to Children’s Books in Ireland. www.sarahwebb.ie Steve McCarthy is a Dublin-born art maker and obsessive picture-builder. With a keen interest in colour and character, Steve has managed to sneak his singular style into many forms, from Cartoon Saloon’s Oscar-nominated feature film Song of the Sea to children’s books and projects for brands worldwide. His work won Best Illustration at the IDI Irish Design Awards 2016. For more, visit www.mrstevemccarthy.com Steve illustrated Sally Go Round the Stars, which was nominated for Irish Children’s Book of the Year at the Energy Irish Book Awards, and A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea, which won!

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