Uncover the secrets of our island in this engrossing look at magical landmarks across the country. Travelling province by province through Ireland, Manchan outlines the stories most closely associated with each site, focussing on a specific beast
Uncover the secrets of our island in this engrossing look at magical landmarks across the country. Travelling province by province through Ireland, Manchan outlines the stories most closely associated with each site, focussing on a specific beast or creature from legend and highlighting a magical word or phrase in Irish alongside.
Discover the dobharchu or water hound of Achill Island; the enchanted sow Cailcheir of Sligo's Keash Caves; the Burren's ollpheist or great serpent; the Caoranach or hairy worm of Lough Derg; the one-eyed salmon of Ballyshannon; and the man wolves of Ossory, County Kilkenny, amongst many others. This stunning gift book is a feast for the eyes for Manchan fans of all ages.
A story which celebrates the special relationship between a father and child, perfect for Father's Day.Tiny Blue is very small, but he has lots of big, big questions: How old is the ocean? Do starfish live in the sky?
An ideal first Irish dictionary for kids aged 5+ and above, designed to introduce Irish vocabulary to children in a fun, easy and memorable way.
Fully updated for 2021,
Let's take a trip to the zoo and meet the animals!From big beasts to fluttery butterflies, this is theperfect first book to introduce toddlers to the animal kingdom.Packed with bright, photographic pictures and activities,
A Jurassic-themed, rhyming picture book for children starting school! All through the land, little dinos were stirring. They opened their eyes and their brains started whirring. The BIG day is here,
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