Book Review – Heroes of Light and Shadow

Book Review – Heroes of Light and Shadow

Heroes of light and shadow is a really good book.It’s full of adventure and action. Set in Ireland,this story is about a young boy named Oisin Ryan.He goes on a school trip to a museum in Dublin where he overhears some strange men plotting to break into the museum at...
Book Review – A Map for Falasteen

Book Review – A Map for Falasteen

As a junior infant teacher for more than 15 years, I am always on the lookout for books that open gentle but meaningful conversations with young children about the world beyond their immediate surroundings. “A Map for Falasteen” by Maysa Odeh is one such...
Book Review – What’s That Spooky Sound?

Book Review – What’s That Spooky Sound?

As both a mother of six-year-old twins and a Junior Infant teacher, I found “What’s That Spooky Sound?” by Gerry Daly to be a wonderful addition to our home and classroom reading. From the very first page, the story captured the children’s attention with...
Book Review – Mimi the Dancing Bee

Book Review – Mimi the Dancing Bee

“Mimi the Dancing Bee” is a lovely story about a little bee trying to help her hive find a new home. She has a small voice and finds it hard to be heard so she communicates with dance instead. Mimi learns that being different is something to be proud of....
Book Review – Looking for Aurora

Book Review – Looking for Aurora

“Looking for Aurora” is about a fourteen year old influencer called Aurora Kutti, whose life seems like every teenager’s dream; her mom is her manager, her dad sets up photo shoots in their sitting room and her brother Dami, the most care-free member of the family, a...
Book Review – A Friend for Tiny Ghost

Book Review – A Friend for Tiny Ghost

This is a beautifully written story about a ghost,Tiny Ghost, who was very lonely and not seen by anyone. However, one day a lovely boy called Sam sees him and we follow their adventures together that day. It is a lovely story which my five and six year olds really...