Book Review – Kevin’s in a Mood

Book Review – Kevin’s in a Mood

I received the book ‘Kevin’s in a Mood’ by Sarah Bowie this week. I read it with my 5 year old son Cian, he is in Junior Infants. Kevin’s in a Mood is a cute and funny story with great illustrations. My 5 year old loved the title and was...
Book Review – Wild City

Book Review – Wild City

Wild City by Ashwin Chacko is a lovely story all about the adventures of Lily and Tom. Lily and Tim decide to go on day trip to Dublin city. However this is no ordinary day trip. Lily and Tim use their ‘secret superpowers’ to turn some familiar sights and sounds...
Book Review – Safe Harbour

Book Review – Safe Harbour

The book I was given to read was Safe Harbour written by Marita Conlon-McKenna. The main storyline was about a girl named Sophie and her younger brother Hugh, who were evacuated from London when their house was bombed. Their mother was injured in hospital and their...
At the Beach Photo Pack

At the Beach Photo Pack

With the arrival of the sunny days of summer, teachers in junior classes especially will be discussing the theme of Summer with their pupils. This pack of 36 display photo posters is aimed at providing pupils with striking visual images, which are all labelled, which...
Book Review – The Pain in my Chest

Book Review – The Pain in my Chest

The Pain in my Chest by Áine Murray, illustrated by Bronagh Lee. I was immediately drawn to this book by its title and the eye-catching front cover (yes I judged a book by its cover). I read this book initially to myself, my son (12), then to a junior class (infants...