I’d also highly recommend The Blue Book of Nebo, and Me and Aaron Ramsey. They are all nice and short but they pack a lot into the pages. I love a good short book. All age 11/12+, teens and adults.
All published by @fireflypress.bsky.social
#BookElves2024
All published by @fireflypress.bsky.social
#BookElves2024
December 15, 2024 at 9:47 AM
I’d also highly recommend The Blue Book of Nebo, and Me and Aaron Ramsey. They are all nice and short but they pack a lot into the pages. I love a good short book. All age 11/12+, teens and adults.
All published by @fireflypress.bsky.social
#BookElves2024
All published by @fireflypress.bsky.social
#BookElves2024
This beautifully illustrated collection of classic Irish poems, illustrated by the
talented Erin Brown will bring you from bee-loud glades to fields of light,
from purple glens to caves beneath the glittering waves.
A beautiful gift for Christmas. #BookElves2024
#OBrienPress
talented Erin Brown will bring you from bee-loud glades to fields of light,
from purple glens to caves beneath the glittering waves.
A beautiful gift for Christmas. #BookElves2024
#OBrienPress
December 14, 2024 at 9:40 AM
This beautifully illustrated collection of classic Irish poems, illustrated by the
talented Erin Brown will bring you from bee-loud glades to fields of light,
from purple glens to caves beneath the glittering waves.
A beautiful gift for Christmas. #BookElves2024
#OBrienPress
talented Erin Brown will bring you from bee-loud glades to fields of light,
from purple glens to caves beneath the glittering waves.
A beautiful gift for Christmas. #BookElves2024
#OBrienPress
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024 @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @rurooie.bsky.social #IrishFantasyReads #MG
Exciting & imaginative fantasy reads by Irish authors. Get lost in myths & world building. 9+
Exciting & imaginative fantasy reads by Irish authors. Get lost in myths & world building. 9+
December 13, 2024 at 8:19 PM
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024 @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @rurooie.bsky.social #IrishFantasyReads #MG
Exciting & imaginative fantasy reads by Irish authors. Get lost in myths & world building. 9+
Exciting & imaginative fantasy reads by Irish authors. Get lost in myths & world building. 9+
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024 @rurooie.bsky.social @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
#NorthernIrishauthors #YA
Emotive stories
Engaging characters
Vivid imagery.
Little Bang & Flying Tips for F B by Kelly McCaughrain
Guard Your Heart by Sue Divin
#NorthernIrishauthors #YA
Emotive stories
Engaging characters
Vivid imagery.
Little Bang & Flying Tips for F B by Kelly McCaughrain
Guard Your Heart by Sue Divin
December 13, 2024 at 11:28 AM
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024 @rurooie.bsky.social @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
#NorthernIrishauthors #YA
Emotive stories
Engaging characters
Vivid imagery.
Little Bang & Flying Tips for F B by Kelly McCaughrain
Guard Your Heart by Sue Divin
#NorthernIrishauthors #YA
Emotive stories
Engaging characters
Vivid imagery.
Little Bang & Flying Tips for F B by Kelly McCaughrain
Guard Your Heart by Sue Divin
It's the final day of #Bookelves2024 and today we're sharing more Irish books!
🌙 Gealach agus Grian (2+ yrs)
🧪 Germs (5+ yrs)
🏐 The Great Irish Book of Gaelic Games (8+ yrs)
💛 Freya Harte is Not a Puzzle (13+ yrs)
🌀Catfish Rolling (15+ yrs)
Happy reading!
🌙 Gealach agus Grian (2+ yrs)
🧪 Germs (5+ yrs)
🏐 The Great Irish Book of Gaelic Games (8+ yrs)
💛 Freya Harte is Not a Puzzle (13+ yrs)
🌀Catfish Rolling (15+ yrs)
Happy reading!
December 13, 2024 at 9:36 AM
It's the final day of #Bookelves2024 and today we're sharing more Irish books!
🌙 Gealach agus Grian (2+ yrs)
🧪 Germs (5+ yrs)
🏐 The Great Irish Book of Gaelic Games (8+ yrs)
💛 Freya Harte is Not a Puzzle (13+ yrs)
🌀Catfish Rolling (15+ yrs)
Happy reading!
🌙 Gealach agus Grian (2+ yrs)
🧪 Germs (5+ yrs)
🏐 The Great Irish Book of Gaelic Games (8+ yrs)
💛 Freya Harte is Not a Puzzle (13+ yrs)
🌀Catfish Rolling (15+ yrs)
Happy reading!
Last day of #BookElves2024
We'll be recommending Irish books for children and teens of all ages today.
Thanks to everyone who took part this year - such great recommendations from all the Book Elves!
A very happy, book-filled Christmas to all!
We'll be recommending Irish books for children and teens of all ages today.
Thanks to everyone who took part this year - such great recommendations from all the Book Elves!
A very happy, book-filled Christmas to all!
December 13, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Last day of #BookElves2024
We'll be recommending Irish books for children and teens of all ages today.
Thanks to everyone who took part this year - such great recommendations from all the Book Elves!
A very happy, book-filled Christmas to all!
We'll be recommending Irish books for children and teens of all ages today.
Thanks to everyone who took part this year - such great recommendations from all the Book Elves!
A very happy, book-filled Christmas to all!
My Irish Children's Novel of the Year is Fia and the Last Snow Deer by Eilish Fisher, illustrated by Dermot Flynn, a brilliant verse novel set in snowy prehistoric Ireland. A beautifully written, compelling adventure story, with outstanding illustrations. Age 9/10+
#BookElves2024 #Irish
#BookElves2024 #Irish
December 13, 2024 at 9:31 AM
My Irish Children's Novel of the Year is Fia and the Last Snow Deer by Eilish Fisher, illustrated by Dermot Flynn, a brilliant verse novel set in snowy prehistoric Ireland. A beautifully written, compelling adventure story, with outstanding illustrations. Age 9/10+
#BookElves2024 #Irish
#BookElves2024 #Irish
What a year for Irish children's books! From picture books, to teen and YA novels, there are so many favourites to choose from.
My Non-Fiction Irish Children's Book of the Year is The History of Information by Chris Haughton. Age 9/10+ and all ages. #BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
My Non-Fiction Irish Children's Book of the Year is The History of Information by Chris Haughton. Age 9/10+ and all ages. #BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
December 13, 2024 at 9:30 AM
What a year for Irish children's books! From picture books, to teen and YA novels, there are so many favourites to choose from.
My Non-Fiction Irish Children's Book of the Year is The History of Information by Chris Haughton. Age 9/10+ and all ages. #BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
My Non-Fiction Irish Children's Book of the Year is The History of Information by Chris Haughton. Age 9/10+ and all ages. #BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Day 7 of #Bookelves2024 and today we're sharing comic books!
💫 The Comet (2+ yrs)
🦄 Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn(6+ yrs)
💜 Nightlights (9+ yrs)
🎨 Primer (12+ yrs)
🧺 Sheets (14+ yrs)
Happy reading!
💫 The Comet (2+ yrs)
🦄 Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn(6+ yrs)
💜 Nightlights (9+ yrs)
🎨 Primer (12+ yrs)
🧺 Sheets (14+ yrs)
Happy reading!
December 12, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Day 7 of #Bookelves2024 and today we're sharing comic books!
💫 The Comet (2+ yrs)
🦄 Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn(6+ yrs)
💜 Nightlights (9+ yrs)
🎨 Primer (12+ yrs)
🧺 Sheets (14+ yrs)
Happy reading!
💫 The Comet (2+ yrs)
🦄 Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn(6+ yrs)
💜 Nightlights (9+ yrs)
🎨 Primer (12+ yrs)
🧺 Sheets (14+ yrs)
Happy reading!
12th- #BookElves2024 are rec illustrated books for all ages
1.Pullman’s HDM trilogy is enhanced by Wormell’s emotive & striking woodcut style 2. Kay’s intuitive interp of HP’s world 3. Chris Riddell’s rewarding version of Alice resembling the original photos of Carroll’s inspiration Alice Liddell.
1.Pullman’s HDM trilogy is enhanced by Wormell’s emotive & striking woodcut style 2. Kay’s intuitive interp of HP’s world 3. Chris Riddell’s rewarding version of Alice resembling the original photos of Carroll’s inspiration Alice Liddell.
December 12, 2024 at 6:22 PM
12th- #BookElves2024 are rec illustrated books for all ages
1.Pullman’s HDM trilogy is enhanced by Wormell’s emotive & striking woodcut style 2. Kay’s intuitive interp of HP’s world 3. Chris Riddell’s rewarding version of Alice resembling the original photos of Carroll’s inspiration Alice Liddell.
1.Pullman’s HDM trilogy is enhanced by Wormell’s emotive & striking woodcut style 2. Kay’s intuitive interp of HP’s world 3. Chris Riddell’s rewarding version of Alice resembling the original photos of Carroll’s inspiration Alice Liddell.
Today #BookElves2024 are celebrating graphic novels. Here are some of my favourites for older readers. 11+ Handy for students reading the originals to see cinematically visual representations. #graphicnovels
December 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Today #BookElves2024 are celebrating graphic novels. Here are some of my favourites for older readers. 11+ Handy for students reading the originals to see cinematically visual representations. #graphicnovels
#BookElves2024
#ComicBooks @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
Frankie’s World by Aoife Dooley.
Wonderfully bright, positive, warm & funny #MG graphic novels about self discovery, celebrating friendship, enjoying your interests & not allowing others to define you.
#ComicBooks @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
Frankie’s World by Aoife Dooley.
Wonderfully bright, positive, warm & funny #MG graphic novels about self discovery, celebrating friendship, enjoying your interests & not allowing others to define you.
December 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM
#BookElves2024
#ComicBooks @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
Frankie’s World by Aoife Dooley.
Wonderfully bright, positive, warm & funny #MG graphic novels about self discovery, celebrating friendship, enjoying your interests & not allowing others to define you.
#ComicBooks @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
Frankie’s World by Aoife Dooley.
Wonderfully bright, positive, warm & funny #MG graphic novels about self discovery, celebrating friendship, enjoying your interests & not allowing others to define you.
Today #BookElves2024 are recommending Comic books & illustrated books for all ages.
Starting with funny, the Bat Pig comics by Rob Harrell are gloriously vibrant & silly & will delight fans of super heroes, alter egos & comic mishaps.
#ComicBooks
Starting with funny, the Bat Pig comics by Rob Harrell are gloriously vibrant & silly & will delight fans of super heroes, alter egos & comic mishaps.
#ComicBooks
December 12, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Today #BookElves2024 are recommending Comic books & illustrated books for all ages.
Starting with funny, the Bat Pig comics by Rob Harrell are gloriously vibrant & silly & will delight fans of super heroes, alter egos & comic mishaps.
#ComicBooks
Starting with funny, the Bat Pig comics by Rob Harrell are gloriously vibrant & silly & will delight fans of super heroes, alter egos & comic mishaps.
#ComicBooks
Running out of time now as the day beckons but I'll post more #BookElves2024 recommendations later! But I'll leave you with the amazing graphic novel version of Lord of the Flies. SO SO GOOD. Age 13+
December 12, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Running out of time now as the day beckons but I'll post more #BookElves2024 recommendations later! But I'll leave you with the amazing graphic novel version of Lord of the Flies. SO SO GOOD. Age 13+
One of my favourite comic books of all time is Mexikid by Pedro Martin - which has won all the awards going and is in a word BRILLIANT. A family road trip to collect a Mexican grandfather brings all kinds of adventure and memories. Age 10/11+ and all ages #BookElves2024
December 12, 2024 at 9:22 AM
One of my favourite comic books of all time is Mexikid by Pedro Martin - which has won all the awards going and is in a word BRILLIANT. A family road trip to collect a Mexican grandfather brings all kinds of adventure and memories. Age 10/11+ and all ages #BookElves2024
The Milly McCarthy books by Leona Forde and Karen Harte continue to be wildly popular with children of age 7+ and it's easy to see why - they are super funny and relatable for Irish kids. #BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
December 12, 2024 at 9:21 AM
The Milly McCarthy books by Leona Forde and Karen Harte continue to be wildly popular with children of age 7+ and it's easy to see why - they are super funny and relatable for Irish kids. #BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Today with #BookElves2024 we are all about comic books & illustrated books.
Comic books 1st - here are some of my favourites. The Peanut, Butter and Crackers books by Paige Braddock - they are so cute and cheery and all about animals and friendship. Age 7+
Comic books 1st - here are some of my favourites. The Peanut, Butter and Crackers books by Paige Braddock - they are so cute and cheery and all about animals and friendship. Age 7+
December 12, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Today with #BookElves2024 we are all about comic books & illustrated books.
Comic books 1st - here are some of my favourites. The Peanut, Butter and Crackers books by Paige Braddock - they are so cute and cheery and all about animals and friendship. Age 7+
Comic books 1st - here are some of my favourites. The Peanut, Butter and Crackers books by Paige Braddock - they are so cute and cheery and all about animals and friendship. Age 7+
Today 📚🧝♀️are recommending
#PictureBooks #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024
Stories feat animals Barney Goose, Mamai Ge & The President’s Dog.
#PictureBooks #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024
Stories feat animals Barney Goose, Mamai Ge & The President’s Dog.
December 11, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Today 📚🧝♀️are recommending
#PictureBooks #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024
Stories feat animals Barney Goose, Mamai Ge & The President’s Dog.
#PictureBooks #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024
Stories feat animals Barney Goose, Mamai Ge & The President’s Dog.
Today 📚🧝♀️are recommending
#PictureBooks #BooksforBabies #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024
Celebrating Martin Waddell stories illustrated by Barbara Firth, Patrick Benson & Jason C. Tender bed time stories for youngsters perfect for sharing.
#PictureBooks #BooksforBabies #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024
Celebrating Martin Waddell stories illustrated by Barbara Firth, Patrick Benson & Jason C. Tender bed time stories for youngsters perfect for sharing.
December 11, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Today 📚🧝♀️are recommending
#PictureBooks #BooksforBabies #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024
Celebrating Martin Waddell stories illustrated by Barbara Firth, Patrick Benson & Jason C. Tender bed time stories for youngsters perfect for sharing.
#PictureBooks #BooksforBabies #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024
Celebrating Martin Waddell stories illustrated by Barbara Firth, Patrick Benson & Jason C. Tender bed time stories for youngsters perfect for sharing.
#BookElves2024 #PictureBooks
The Tiger Skin Rug is a fav picture book I remember from childhood. It’s about fortitude & belonging. Gerald Rose, who won the Greenaway Medal in 1960,was born in Hong Kong.His mother was from Borneo.He also illustrated James Joyce’s 🐈⬛ & 👹
The Tiger Skin Rug is a fav picture book I remember from childhood. It’s about fortitude & belonging. Gerald Rose, who won the Greenaway Medal in 1960,was born in Hong Kong.His mother was from Borneo.He also illustrated James Joyce’s 🐈⬛ & 👹
December 11, 2024 at 3:56 PM
#BookElves2024 #PictureBooks
The Tiger Skin Rug is a fav picture book I remember from childhood. It’s about fortitude & belonging. Gerald Rose, who won the Greenaway Medal in 1960,was born in Hong Kong.His mother was from Borneo.He also illustrated James Joyce’s 🐈⬛ & 👹
The Tiger Skin Rug is a fav picture book I remember from childhood. It’s about fortitude & belonging. Gerald Rose, who won the Greenaway Medal in 1960,was born in Hong Kong.His mother was from Borneo.He also illustrated James Joyce’s 🐈⬛ & 👹
It's day six of #Bookelves2024 and today we're sharing baby books!
🌊 Goodnight Ocean
🚂 Five Little Trains
🦅 Bí Fiáin a Chroí
🌈 Rain Before Rainbows
🌍 It's Your World Now
Happy reading!
🌊 Goodnight Ocean
🚂 Five Little Trains
🦅 Bí Fiáin a Chroí
🌈 Rain Before Rainbows
🌍 It's Your World Now
Happy reading!
December 11, 2024 at 12:07 PM
It's day six of #Bookelves2024 and today we're sharing baby books!
🌊 Goodnight Ocean
🚂 Five Little Trains
🦅 Bí Fiáin a Chroí
🌈 Rain Before Rainbows
🌍 It's Your World Now
Happy reading!
🌊 Goodnight Ocean
🚂 Five Little Trains
🦅 Bí Fiáin a Chroí
🌈 Rain Before Rainbows
🌍 It's Your World Now
Happy reading!
Today #BookElves are rec Irish books for babies, toddlers & younger children
A Hug for You, The Tiger Skin Rug & Scunc agus Smuirin
#PictureBooks #BooksforBabies #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024
A Hug for You, The Tiger Skin Rug & Scunc agus Smuirin
#PictureBooks #BooksforBabies #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024
December 11, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Today #BookElves are rec Irish books for babies, toddlers & younger children
A Hug for You, The Tiger Skin Rug & Scunc agus Smuirin
#PictureBooks #BooksforBabies #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024
A Hug for You, The Tiger Skin Rug & Scunc agus Smuirin
#PictureBooks #BooksforBabies #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #BookElves2024
More hilarious read alouds full of suspense- Two Frogs 🐸 🐸by Chris Wormell & Wait, I Want to tell you a Story by Tom Willans. #BookElves2024 #FunnyBooks #PictureBooks 4+
December 11, 2024 at 10:59 AM
More hilarious read alouds full of suspense- Two Frogs 🐸 🐸by Chris Wormell & Wait, I Want to tell you a Story by Tom Willans. #BookElves2024 #FunnyBooks #PictureBooks 4+
Some #BookElves2024 recommendations for today.
Time for Bed, Fred and Be Wild, Little One - age 2+
The Summer I Robbed a Bank and Starfish (a verse novel) - age 9+
All highly recommended!
Time for Bed, Fred and Be Wild, Little One - age 2+
The Summer I Robbed a Bank and Starfish (a verse novel) - age 9+
All highly recommended!
December 11, 2024 at 8:55 AM
Some #BookElves2024 recommendations for today.
Time for Bed, Fred and Be Wild, Little One - age 2+
The Summer I Robbed a Bank and Starfish (a verse novel) - age 9+
All highly recommended!
Time for Bed, Fred and Be Wild, Little One - age 2+
The Summer I Robbed a Bank and Starfish (a verse novel) - age 9+
All highly recommended!
“Nina Peanut is Amazing” by Sarah Bowie
Fully illustrated funny book. Nina and stinky cat Les accidentally become video sensations. Is it what it’s cracked up to be? Great if you enjoy comic-book style books. Age 7+
#IrishBooks #BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #FunnyBooks #IllustratedBooks
Fully illustrated funny book. Nina and stinky cat Les accidentally become video sensations. Is it what it’s cracked up to be? Great if you enjoy comic-book style books. Age 7+
#IrishBooks #BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #FunnyBooks #IllustratedBooks
December 10, 2024 at 10:34 PM
“Nina Peanut is Amazing” by Sarah Bowie
Fully illustrated funny book. Nina and stinky cat Les accidentally become video sensations. Is it what it’s cracked up to be? Great if you enjoy comic-book style books. Age 7+
#IrishBooks #BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #FunnyBooks #IllustratedBooks
Fully illustrated funny book. Nina and stinky cat Les accidentally become video sensations. Is it what it’s cracked up to be? Great if you enjoy comic-book style books. Age 7+
#IrishBooks #BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #FunnyBooks #IllustratedBooks