Children's Irish Interest Books

This book is made for sharing. Together with a child in your life, you’ll discover forty-nine animals with Irish names and Irish origins – from familiar native wildlife to long-established breeds that have been part of Ireland’s s…

At the turn of the 20th Century, scientists and explorers were in a race to unlock the secrets of the last great uncharted place on Earth – Antarctica. This is the true story of Tom Crean, the legendary Irish explorer and crewmate…

Get ready to go on an exciting adventure around Ireland. Unleash your imagination and sense of adventure as you discover Ireland like you’ve never seen it before! Armchair travellers of any age will be totally absorbed by Fatti Bu…

This breathtaking book explores Ireland's animals by habitat, the myths and legends associated with them, favourite folklore superstitions and famous real-life Irish dogs, horses and dolphins, among others! There's so much to delv…

Ireland’s seashores are not just sandcastles and picnics – they are also full of fascinating plants and animals to discover. Packed with colourful illustrations, this book takes young readers on a journey through tidal rock pools,…

From the author of Wild Child and A Wild Child’s Book of Birds comes A Wild Child's Guide to Nature at Night: the perfect guide for aspiring naturalists. Join the brilliant Dara McAnulty, winner of the Wainwright Prize for Diary o…

The unforgettable story of Ireland’s greatest unsung hero, Tom Crean, in graphic novel form. Tom Crean, the teenage son of a poor Kerry farmer, ran away from home in 1893 to seek adventure, and became a major figure in three pione…

From the founding of the Irish Free State to today, Ireland in Numbers covers everything you ever wanted to know about the people of Ireland, with bite-size facts and vibrant illustrations. How many people live on the island of Ir…

Manchán Magan is fascinated by words, particularly Irish words, and their connections to the natural world. Having enjoyed great success with the bestselling Tree Dogs, Banshee Fingers and Other Irish Words for Nature, he now brin…

From All-Ireland champions to Olympic gold medallists, Grand Slam greats to golfing Major champions, join us on a tour of Irish sporting history told as never before. Which Irish soccer player has scored the most goals? Who is the…

Join much-loved wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna as she takes us on a trip through Irish wildlife habitats – from bogs to beaches and woodland to grassland. Discover how habitats work and which creatures and plants to look out for …

From the bestselling author of the Rugby Spirit series. With rugby more popular in Ireland than ever before, sportswriter Gerard Siggins celebrates the sport as he charts its success across the country and beyond. From its origins…

This visually dramatic encyclopaedia of Ireland’s lighthouses is packed with easy-to-digest facts which effortlessly engage young readers with topics such as science, engineering and history. Inside you will: discover how lightho…

Discover the magical world of Celtic gods and goddesses - prophets, shapeshifters and warriors, with the ability to communicate with birds and animals. Find out how they defeated their enemies in battle, kept the peace, calmed rag…

Irish fairy tales and legends are full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. Told from generation to generation, they are as fascinating now as they were to their original listeners. This wonderfully rich and varied collecti…

Join sports journalist Evanne Ni Chuilinn as she guides us through the wonderful world of Gaelic Games. Discover what goes on behind the scenes on match day and which county has the zaniest fans! Read about the history of Gaelic s…

Wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna and artist Brian Fitzgerald explore the WONDERS OF THE WILD!. Nature has lots of hidden treasures. From rabbits eating their own poo to what feeds on humans and how caterpillars burst! Discover anim…

The Great Big Irish Annual 2024 is packed with lots of fun things to make and do, puzzles, colouring, crazy facts and much, much more. Build a CATAPULT in our Science Lab, solve a Murder Mystery, create the next GAMING SENSATION, …

Never Mind the B#ll*cks, Here's the Science is Professor Luke O'Neill's biggest runaway bestseller in which he grapples with life's biggest questions and tells us what science has to say about them. Now adapted for children, Show …

It may seem strange to us now, but for a long time, with Ireland ruled by Britain, it was against the law to play sports like hurling and Gaelic football. That has all changed, and football, hurling and camogie are Ireland's most …

Freddie wakes up grumpy after a bad night's sleep. Late for school, his day just seems to go from bad to worse. When Nana tries to help him at dinner time, he snaps at her.She explains that being tired makes everything feel worse,…

Meet the inspiring young Irish people taking on the world!Follow beach-cleaner FLOSSIE DONNELLY on her quest to save the oceans, and join ADAM KING in changing the world one hug at a time. Hit the track with star athlete RHASIDAT …

Join historian Myles Dungan as he guides you through the history of our amazing island. Take an historical trip back in time to visit the ancient celts, sail away on a famine ship or join the 1916 rebels in the GPO. Discover leade…

Join brilliant young naturalist Dara McAnulty - winner of the 2020 Wainwright Prize for his book Diary of a Young Naturalist and author of Wild Child! - on a journey through a year in the life of birds. A Wild Child's Book of Bird…

How do you fit in and stand out when you feel different to everyone around you? "I loved Frankie's story and could really identify with her character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that represents neurodiversity really rea…

Freddie is excited about his first trip to the swimming pool. But when he gets there, he finds it scary. So scary in fact, that he just wants to go home ... Later that evening, Nana teaches him a secret trick. It's called the Magi…

'In Irish there are so many great rain words and magic words and highly specific natural words (such as the material put on the hooves of donkeys to stop them slipping in ice), or words to communicate with animals, or evocative pl…

A stunning celebration of the rich culture and fascinating history of Ireland featuring ten Irish illustrators. Discover everything that makes the Irish isle so special - from its famous landmarks to its myths and legends, from it…

Irish sportswomen continue to make headlines! Whether it is Katie Taylor's continued dominance in the boxing ring, or Rachel Blackmore's phenomenal success in 2021 - as the leading jockey at Cheltenham and the first ever Grand Nat…

A complete collection of much loved Irish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound into a beautiful new edition. Enjoy the rich mythical history of Ireland from the arrival of the Tuatha De Danann on the island and their great battle…