{"title":"Books for 9-12 Year Olds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse through our extensive selection of books for 9-12 year olds. There's something for every occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-wind-in-the-willows-kenneth-grahame-inga-moore","title":"Kenneth Grahame: The Wind in the Willows, illustrated by Inga Moore","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/em\u003e illustrated by Inga Moore. Moore's illustrations suit the tale so perfectly it's hard to believe they were ever apart! This edition is slightly abridged by the illustrator, but sensitively retains Kenneth Grahame's vision. This book will serve as a beautiful introduction to the story for younger readers, but would also make a glorious addition to a \u003cem\u003eWillows\u003c\/em\u003e enthusiast's library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27587214595,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/kenneth-grahame-the-wind-in-the-willows-illustrated-by-inga-moore-books-401630.jpg?v=1728391739"},{"product_id":"jenny-broom-botanicum-katie-scott","title":"Jenny Broom: Botanicum, illustrated by Katie Scott","description":"\u003cp\u003eA page-turning introduction to the wonderful world of plants. This portable \"museum\" of botany is a delight. It presents the surprises and unusual aspects of these diverse life-forms with impressively exciting literature, and the illustrations are exquisite. The miracles of nature sometimes go unnoticed in the everyday: this passionate book reminds both children and adults to appreciate the magic in the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Large Hardback. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36370542158,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/jenny-broom-botanicum-illustrated-by-katie-scott-books-429497.jpg?v=1731390805"},{"product_id":"maia-and-what-matters-tine-mortier-kaatje-vermeire","title":"Tine Mortier: Maia and What Matters, illustrated by Kaatje Vermeire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaia and What Matters \u003c\/em\u003eis a powerful read, and has become widely recognized as a modern classic. It centres around the fun-loving Maia, and the bond she share with her equally fun-loving grandmother. When the grandmother suffers major health problems, it is up to Maia to remind her of her favourite things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior evaluation from a parent may be advised, given the difficult themes of this book. However, it carries the potential to be an extremely important read for the right child. Tune Mortier's bittersweet story teaches the important lesson that life, no matter what its difficulties, can still be enjoyed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaatje Vermeire's soft illustrations, at times resembling Japanese prints, establish her as a current master of the form. This is a book worth owning in its hardback form, as it is sure to be talked about for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardback \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/collections\/kaatje-vermeire\" title=\"Kaatje Vermeire Prints\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to see our range of beautiful prints by Kaatje Vermeire featuring some of the illustrations from this book. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37187437966,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/tine-mortier-maia-and-what-matters-illustrated-by-kaatje-vermeire-books-561030.jpg?v=1728392893"},{"product_id":"kate-dicamillo-miraculous-journey-edward-tulane-bagram-ibatoulline","title":"Kate DiCamillo: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce in a house in Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who treated him with the utmost care and adored him completely. And then one day he was lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a compelling novel for confident young readers, but it can also be enjoyed by adults. In fact it's one of our staff favourites! With elegant illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso from Kate DiCamillo: \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/products\/kate-dicamillo-the-magicians-elephant-illustrated-by-yoko-tanaka\" title=\"The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Yoko Tanaka\"\u003eThe Magician's Elephant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37220202062,"sku":"","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/kate-dicamillo-the-miraculous-journey-of-edward-tulane-illustrated-by-bagram-ibatoulline-books-241819.jpg?v=1728391721"},{"product_id":"oscar-wilde-stories-children-p-j-lynch","title":"Oscar Wilde: Stories for Children, illustrated by P.J. 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Lynch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLynch's exquisite, classical illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to these moving stories from one of the greatest ever Irish writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun Fact: Both author and illustrator are Irish so we're delighted to include this book in our Irish collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44437247374,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/oscar-wilde-stories-for-children-illustrated-by-pj-lynch-books-603730.jpg?v=1731564452"},{"product_id":"john-marsden-the-rabbits-illustrated-by-shaun-tan","title":"John Marsden: The Rabbits, illustrated by Shaun Tan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rabbits came many grandparents ago. They built houses, made roads, had children. They cut down trees. A whole continent of rabbits...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom two Australian masters of their form comes this rich and haunting allegory for all ages and all cultures, based on the destructive history of Australian colonialism. Shaun Tan's artwork is vivid and searing, and is perfectly interwoven with Marsden's sparse text. This is a perfect book for adults who enjoy the art of picture books, though it is also a good way to open up a conversation about respect and cultural awareness with children. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44695816462,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/john-marsden-the-rabbits-illustrated-by-shaun-tan-books-695437.jpg?v=1728391774"},{"product_id":"shaun-tan-tales-outer-suburbia","title":"Shaun Tan: Tales From Outer Suburbia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of surreal suburban stories from the master of mystery, Shaun Tan. Read about a deep sea diver found near the underpass, a bafflingly tiny foreign exchange student, and a water-buffalo that gives good advice.  Each story is illustrated in a different style, showing off Tan's amazingly versatile range. Hardback. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes the story \u003cem\u003eEric\u003c\/em\u003e, which is also available as a stand alone book, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/products\/shaun-tan-eric\" title=\"Eric by Shaun Tan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44850878030,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/shaun-tan-tales-from-outer-suburbia-books-168269.jpg?v=1728392754"},{"product_id":"tove-jansson-memoirs-of-moominpappa-hardback-collectors-edition","title":"Tove Jansson: The Memoirs of Moominpappa (Hardback Collectors' Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are very excited to stock these new hardback collectors' editions of Tove Jansson's original Moomin novels, lovingly restored to their original designs. These beautifully finished books are faithful to their original 1950s and '60s cover art and layout. Each one has a fully illustrated paper jacket, and an embossed linedrawing on the hardcover underneath. In everything from their font to their endpaper designs, these books are objects of beauty! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Memoirs of Moominpappa\u003c\/em\u003e, the Moomin patriarch regales us with stories from his heady youth, before he had a family. We learn of his lonely childhood in the Moomin Foundling Home, and his adventures at sea. This book also features the only appearance of one of the greatest underrated Moomin characters: the grumpy sea-monster Edward the Booble!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful gift for a Moomin fanatic, or for an as-yet-uninitiated-soon-to-be Moomin-fanatic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Tove Jansson, the amazing writer and illustrator who created the Moomins, over on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/blogs\/news\/more-than-moomins-the-life-and-works-of-tove-jansson-our-illustrator-of-the-month\" title=\"More than Moomins: The Life and Works of Tove Jansson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45986040462,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/tove-jansson-the-memoirs-of-moominpappa-hardback-collectors-edition-books-647487.jpg?v=1728392881"},{"product_id":"roald-dahl-going-solo-book","title":"Roald Dahl: Going Solo, illustrated by Quentin Blake","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a young man, Roald Dahl's adventures took him from London to East Africa, until the Second World War began and he became a RAF pilot.\u003cbr\u003eYou'll read stories of whizzing through the air in a Tiger Moth Plane, encounters with deadly green mambas and hungry lions, and the terrible crash that led him to storytelling.\u003cbr\u003eGoing Solo is exciting, enthralling and just like its prequel Boy - it's all TRUE..\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with photographs and original letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4264734556201,"sku":"","price":5.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/roald-dahl-going-solo-illustrated-by-quentin-blake-books-944669.jpg?v=1728392654"},{"product_id":"katie-scott-animalium","title":"Jenny Broom: Animalium, illustrated by Katie Scott","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA page-turning introduction to the wonders of the natural kingdom. This portable \"museum\" of natural history uses an illustration style reminiscent of the Age of Discovery, and this sense of new discovery is strengthened in rich, modern colouring. Gorgeous artwork and stimulating text make this a timeless addition to a child's library. Animalium would also serve as a valuable gift to any animal lover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Large Hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4655026077737,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/jenny-broom-animalium-illustrated-by-katie-scott-books-469804.jpg?v=1728391567"},{"product_id":"lily-murray-dinosaurium-chris-wormell","title":"Lily Murray: Dinosaurium, illustrated by Chris Wormell","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is another beautiful, educational book from the \"Welcome to the Museum\" series, which aslo includes \u003cem\u003eBotanicum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAnimalium\u003c\/em\u003e. This one is perfect for dinosaur fanatics of any age! With striking illustrations by Chris Wormwell, and insightful, factual text by Lily Murray. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Large hardback  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7138527936546,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/lily-murray-dinosaurium-illustrated-by-chris-wormell-books-194198.jpg?v=1728391805"},{"product_id":"piotr-socha-book-of-trees","title":"Piotr Socha: The Book of Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhy are trees so important? How many types are there? How do they benefit the environment and wildlife? This book, by the award-winning author Piotr Socha, answers these questions and more, tracking the history of trees from the time of the dinosaurs to the current day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Format: Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12589895680034,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/piotr-socha-the-book-of-trees-books-981630.jpg?v=1728392284"},{"product_id":"tove-jansson-moominpappa-at-sea-hardback-collectors-edition","title":"Tove Jansson: Moominpappa At Sea (Hardback Collectors' Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the Moomin family members need a change of scenery, they decide to take up residence in a lighthouse. As they discover their new home, the family also discover surprising, and wonderfully funny, new things about themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Tove Jansson, the amazing writer and illustrator who created the Moomins, over on our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/blogs\/news\/more-than-moomins-the-life-and-works-of-tove-jansson-our-illustrator-of-the-month\" title=\"More than Moomins: The Life and Works of Tove Jansson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12869825200162,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/tove-jansson-moominpappa-at-sea-hardback-collectors-edition-books-464648.jpg?v=1728392913"},{"product_id":"tove-jansson-moominsummer-madness-hardback-collectors-edition","title":"Tove Jansson: Moominsummer Madness (Hardback Collectors' Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great flood wave came crashing through Moomin Valley paving the way for the Moomins who found themselves a new home, and the summer madness began with strange adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Tove Jansson, the amazing writer and illustrator who created the Moomins, over on our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/blogs\/news\/more-than-moomins-the-life-and-works-of-tove-jansson-our-illustrator-of-the-month\" title=\"More than Moomins: The Life and Works of Tove Jansson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12869855739938,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/tove-jansson-moominsummer-madness-hardback-collectors-edition-books-267316.jpg?v=1728392897"},{"product_id":"tove-jansson-moominvalley-in-november-hardback-collectors-edition","title":"Tove Jansson: Moominvalley in November (Hardback Collector's Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoominvalley in November\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis Jansson's last and most profound Moomin story, Jansson explores themes of loss, legacy and hope. The Moomins have left their beloved Moominvalley but as winter draws near- Snufkin, Mymble, Toft and others move into the Moominhouse to await the family's return. Could that gentle flicker of light on the horizon be their boat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover Tove Jansson, the amazing writer and illustrator who created the Moomins, over on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/blogs\/news\/more-than-moomins-the-life-and-works-of-tove-jansson-our-illustrator-of-the-month\" title=\"More than Moomins: The Life and Works of Tove Jansson\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12890326269986,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/tove-jansson-moominvalley-in-november-hardback-collectors-edition-books-970821.jpg?v=1728392880"},{"product_id":"tove-jansson-tales-from-moominvalley-hardback-collectors-edition","title":"Tove Jansson: Tales from Moominvalley (Hardback Collector's Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTales from Moominvalley is the sixth book in the\u003cspan\u003e Moomin book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries by author Tove Jansson. 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