Awards
- Winner of An Post Irish Book Awards: Specsavers Children's Book of the Year (Senior) 2023
Overview
A fully illustrated collection of Irish poems, ranging from medieval to modern poems in English and Irish, edited by Lucinda Jacob and Sarah Webb and illustrated by Ashwin Chacko. This includes old favourites and new voices.
Full Product Details
Author: Lucinda Jacob ,
Sarah Webb ,
Ashwin Chacko
Publisher: Little Island
Imprint: Little Island
ISBN: 9781915071460
ISBN 10: 1915071461
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 05 October 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"“A beautiful anthology that will remain on your child’s bookshelf forever.” -- Sarah Crossan, fifth Laureate na nÓg (Irish children’s laureate) “A poem for every feeling in a book full of heart.” -- Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg (Irish children’s laureate) 2023–26 “A beautiful snapshot of modern Ireland in accessible, playful poetry, this is a collection to love for a lifetime."" -- Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children’s Books Ireland ""We have really enjoyed this book of poetry and it’s one that we have chosen often at bedtime. The poetry is enjoyable and accessible and I hope it is one we will treasure for a lifetime."" * Milo and Gigi's bookshelf *"
"“A beautiful anthology that will remain on your child’s bookshelf forever.” -- Sarah Crossan, fifth Laureate na nÓg (Irish children’s laureate) “A poem for every feeling in a book full of heart.” -- Patricia Forde, Laureate na nÓg (Irish children’s laureate) 2023–26 “A beautiful snapshot of modern Ireland in accessible, playful poetry, this is a collection to love for a lifetime."" -- Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children’s Books Ireland"
Author Information
Lucinda Jacob writes poetry and stories for children. Widely anthologised, her own books include Hopscotch in the Sky (Little Island, illus. Lauren O’Neill), Climate SOS! and Guzzler’s Party (Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland, illus. by Alan Nolan). Sarah Webb is an award-winning Irish children’s writer. Her books include Blazing a Trail: Irish Women who Changed the World (illus. Lauren O’Neill) and A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea: Favourite Rhymes from an Irish Childhood (illus. Steve McCarthy), both winners of Irish Book Awards. Ashwin Chacko is an Indian author, illustrator and motivational speaker based in Ireland. He specialises in positively playful, visual storytelling to bring joy and encouragement. His mission is to champion creativity and empower people to find their inner spark through his art, books, talks & workshops. He has authored and illustrated several books including: Keep At It, Little Optimist, Everybody Feels Fear, A little book about Justice, and What Wondrous Shapes We Are.
