The Secret of Kells

History, myth and legend collide in this full-colour illustrated storybook of the Oscar nominated animated feature Brendan and the Secret of Kells. Twelve-year-old Brendan’s life in the monastery at Kells is not very exciting until Aidan arrives. Suddenly life is one...

Sailor Bear

Lost and with no-one to play with, Sailor Bear goes to sea. This book by Martin Waddell is aimed at younger pupils. This document for the teacher contains suggestions on how to use the book as a cross-curricular resource in the Senior Infant classroom. (.pdf file...

Owl Babies

On a tree in the woods, three owl babies sit and think and wait for their Owl Mother to come home This book by Martin Waddell is aimed at younger pupils. This document for the teacher contains suggestions on how to use the book as a cross-curricular resource in the...

Mr. Bear to the Rescue

One stormy night Mr Bear is woken up by a small rabbit voice crying ‘Help’. The warren has collapsed, the Hoor-Toowits’ nest has blown away, the Buzzes’ hive is ruined, and worst of all, Baby Flora bunny can’t be found anywhere. So, armed with his toolkit, a lantern...

Mr. Bear’s Picnic

Mr. Bear sets off for the perfect, peaceful picnic with Baby Bear. Then the little Grizzle-Bears, Fred, Ted and Fuzz, decide to come too. It can only mean one thing -TROUBLE! This book by Debi Gliori is aimed at younger pupils. This document for the teacher contains...

The Giraffe Who Came to Dinner

Giraffe is coming to visit, but kittens Cosy and Posy don’t know what a giraffe looks like. When they find out that a giraffe has a very long neck and lots of spots they are scared. But they soon learn that friends come in all shapes and sizes. This is a picture book...