Overview
Joining the Our World series for very young readers, this sweet board book about daily life in Ireland was created by an Irish author and illustrator. Maidin! Come along for a sunny (then rainy!) day in Ireland. Count sheep on the farm, practice hurling, and make a wish on a rainbow. Irish author Muireann Ní Chíobháin and illustrator Fuchsia MacAree draw on their personal experiences to create this sweet board book as part of the Our World series for very young readers. AGES: 0 to 4 AUTHOR: Muireann Ní Chíobháin is a children's author and a proud Irish speaker. When she's not writing books or TV shows, you'll find her in the sea, doodling in her sketchbook or trying to entertain her very energetic young sons with stories and songs. Fuchsia MacAree is an artist and illustrator based in County Clare in the west of Ireland. Her work highlights quiet moments of contemplation, details in nature, and observations from everyday Irish life. She uses simplified perspectives and a distinctive palette and has been featured in exhibitions and publications worldwide. SELLING POINTS: . SERIES: Part of the Our World series of global board books for very young readers. . AUTHENTIC: Author Muireann Ní Chíobháin and illustrator Fuchsia MacAree draw on their personal experience growing up in Ireland. . AVOIDS STEREOTYPES: A focus on daily life in Ireland, rather than landmarks, offers real insights into this culture that will resonate with children from all over the world. . LANGUAGE LEARNING: Introduces basic Gaelic vocabulary. . GLOBAL AWARENESS FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN: Bold artwork, engaging text and relatable topics make global learning accessible to very young readers. . ENDNOTES: Endnotes offer simple explanations of the objects and actions found in the book.
Full Product Details
Author: Muireann Ní Chíobháin ,
Fuchsia MacAree
Publisher: Barefoot Books Ltd
Imprint: Barefoot Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 17.00cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 16.50cm
Weight: 0.445kg
ISBN: 9798888590768
Pages: 20
Publication Date: 02 April 2024
Recommended Age: From 2 to 3 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
“This delightful book would be at home on any infant’s bookshelf and would be perfect for gifting too.” - Inis Magazine
"“This delightful book would be at home on any infant’s bookshelf and would be perfect for gifting too.” - Inis Magazine ""A gorgeous gift for a first visit to Ireland, or for any homesick Irish abroad.” - The Irish Examiner"
Author Information
Muireann Ní Chíobháin is a children’s author and a proud Irish speaker. When she’s not writing books or TV shows, you’ll find her in the sea, doodling in her sketchbook or trying to entertain her very energetic young sons with stories and songs. Fuchsia MacAree is an artist and illustrator based in County Clare in the west of Ireland. Her work highlights quiet moments of contemplation, details in nature, and observations from everyday Irish life. She uses simplified perspectives and a distinctive palette and has been featured in exhibitions and publications worldwide.
