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Interview: Carll Cneut, illustrator of Witchfairy and The Golden Cage

Georgie Posted on January 12 2022

We were lucky enough to get to catch up with one of our absolute favourite illustrators, Carll Cneut. We talked to him about some of his earliest memories of picture books, the artists that inspire him and how he creates his rich, sumptuous illustrations.

Nicola Edwards: Like the Ocean We Rise, illustrated by Sarah Wilkins

Five Great Environmental Picture Books

Georgie Posted on August 26 2021

Over the past few years children have become more and more involved in the environmental movement and now there are loads of fantastic eco-awareness books aimed at children. We've pulled together some of our favourite books which celebrate the natural world and will get children excited about taking care of the environment.

Resourceful Rodents: Torben Kuhlmann's Inventive Mice

Sophie Meehan Posted on July 08 2021

Our illustrator-focus blog series is designed to let you have a closer look at some of ...

The Land of Stone Flowers by Sveta Dorosheva

The Land of Stone and Flowers: A Fairy Guide to the Mythical Human Being

Georgie Posted on June 24 2021

The Land of Stone Flowers by Sveta Dorosheva turns the world of classic fairy tales upside down as gnomes, pixies and fairies do their best to understand the strange and supposedly mythical world of human beings. Most of the time the fairies get things hilariously wrong, making this an endlessly entertaining read.

Quiz: Who Is Your Dad in Children's Literature?

Sophie Meehan Posted on June 15 2021

Father's Day is coming up this weekend and it's a perfect time to celebrate some of the...

Why We Love the Bustletown Books

Sophie Meehan Posted on May 29 2021

We carefully select every book that goes into our shop, and we really do love each one. Today we're giving you a closer look at a series that has quickly become one of our favourites; All Around Bustletown by Rotraut Susanne Berner.

Interview: Chris Haughton's new book, Maybe

Sophie Meehan Posted on May 12 2021

We were delighted to catch up with one of our favourite Irish author-illustrators, Chri...

Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Life

Sophie Meehan Posted on May 07 2021

Our illustrator of the month for May is much loved children's book icon Richard Scarry. Scarry was an American children's author and illustrator known for his witty, highly detailed and charismatic books. He's one of the most prolific and best-selling children's authors of all time, with over 150 books to his name. Learn how his school life and years in the army influenced his art style.

Our Favourite Poems for Children

Sophie Meehan Posted on April 29 2021

In celebration of Poetry Day Ireland, we're taking a look at some of our favourite poems for children, why poetry matters and how you can integrate poems into your family's reading.

Poetry is all about interpretation and discovery, and when children are given a chance to engage with it, it can spark their imaginations in a way no other literature can.

The Wonders of Outer Space in Picture Books

Georgie Posted on April 12 2021

Did you know that the 12th of April, 1961 was the day the first human flew into space? ...

Gardening With Your Children This Spring

Sophie Meehan Posted on April 06 2021

Spring has sprung in Ireland, finally. With another long summer facing parents who've been working from home all year, we've got some ideas to get the kids interested in gardening this spring, and keep them busy and engaged all summer. Here's a list of activities you can do at home in March and April.

Homeless Stories by children in aid of Depaul

Children Supporting Children: Homeless Stories from Depaul

Sophie Posted on March 19 2021

Homeless Stories is a new collection of stories, drawings and poems by children living in emergency accommodation and direct provision during the Covid-19 pandemic. We're delighted to be able to help distribute this important and timely collection, and to support Depaul's vision of a society in which everyone has a place to call home and a stake in their community.