Children's Books Published in Ireland

Winner of the Eilis Dillon Memorial Award. Adam's Starling tells the story of nine-year-old Adam who is finding life very diffficult. At home no-one has any time for him and at school bullies pick on him.

When Conor's parents give him a present of a cowboy suit he wants to wear it all the time - even to school! Panda 23

Conor is learning the piano. He makes up his own very special music. But will it do for the concert? Panda 26

Conor's class are all painting special pictures for a show. Will Conor's painting be chosen to hang in a real gallery? Panda 35

Zebra invited everyone to her party except of course the crocs. Cruncher, Chomper and Snapper are annoyed that they have been excluded until Snapper comes up with a plan to disguise themselves, go to the party and eat everyone up! With their costumes on, the crocs are welcomed to the party and make quick work of blending in, but they soon forget their plan as the party proves to be too much fun!

This charming book tells the adventures of an outcast little black sheep: how he saved the whole flock in a snowstorm, put Polo the bossy sheepdog in his place - and gave the shepherd a great idea! A story about being different, and becoming a hero. Panda 6

Tina is always in trouble! And the tooth fairy? She is never in trouble. Oh dear! How will these two get on? Can they ever have fun together? Panda 31

Full colour introduction to Irish history for children aged 8-12.

Beautifully-illustrated collection of favourite nursery rhymes from one of Britain's greatest illustrators. First published in 1941, this lovingly-crafted edition is a must have for children everywhere.

Owls and pussycats, cockles and mussels, golden stockings, wiggly worms and rattlin' bogs - they're all here, and more. Another wonderful collection of rhymes to delight any child, from the author and illustrator Sally Go Round the Stars.