Off the coast of Ireland there lies an island. It looks just like a giant sleeping in the sea. But what if it really is a giant - and what if, one day, the sleeping giant wakes up?
Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick Boeken
Deze auteur uit Dublin, woonachtig in Wicklow, heeft bijna dertig jaar gewijd aan het maken van prentenboeken en heeft haar repertoire nu uitgebreid met romans. Haar werk kenmerkt zich door een onderscheidende stijl die lezers van alle leeftijden boeit. Met haar schrijven beoogt ze diepgaande menselijke emoties en relaties te verkennen door middel van meeslepende verhalen. Haar literaire bijdrage ligt in het verrijken van kinderliteratuur met werken van artistieke waarde en belangrijke boodschappen.
The New Kid
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- 2 uur lezen
Ellie's not like the other children on her street. She hides inside her grey coat and the children tease her. But with her powerful imagination and talent for making up games, and Ellie soon shows everyone what a wonderful friend she can be. With stunning illustrations and beautiful prose from the award-winning author-illustrator of the Bisto Children's Book Award, this poignant story is a must-have for anyone who has experienced bullying. "The New Kid is a powerful story about being yourself and making friends." - Irish Independent
On Midnight Beach
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- 12 uur lezen
Set in the sweltering summer of 1970s Donegal, the story follows three friends who form a bond with a dolphin named Rinn. Their secret swimming escapades take a turn when rival villagers plot to capture the beloved creature. This compelling young adult novel features a large cast and explores themes of friendship, adventure, and the challenges of protecting something precious from outside threats.
The book invites readers on an exhilarating journey aboard a train, emphasizing the power of imagination to enhance the experience. With a rhythmic narrative, it encourages engagement and interaction, making it perfect for read-aloud sessions. The lively portrayal of the train ride captures the excitement and adventure that comes with travel, sparking creativity in young minds.
If Suzy wants something, somehow Rhiannon can make it so: friends, beach parties, midnight photoshoots under a moonlit sky .
This beautiful, funny picture book perfectly captures the feelings of a child with a new baby in the family.
An owl and a bat family endeavor to share living spaces on the same tree branch, where initial wariness is overcome by the curiosity of the families' babies on a wild and stormy night that compels them to set aside their apprehensions.