The inside covers for What’s That Spooky Sound? 😊
Fun to include the pygmy shrew by herself, actual size.
They are our teeniest native mammal! 💚
Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social on April 2nd 😊
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@kmoranwrites.bsky.social's World Book Day story ‘The Doomsday Club: Shape-Shifters’ has reached the bestseller list!
Set right after the events of ‘The Doomsday Club’ book, this thrilling adventure will keep readers sated until October’s release of the crew’s next heart-stopping trial.
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Paddy Donnelly’s new picture book might have you looking at things upside down!
Thank you to Dubray in Mary Street for the warm welcome 📚
Paddy Donnelly had a lovely morning spent in @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social, with an amazing school event and signed copies of his books.
You can find his newest picture book ‘The Upside-Down Lighthouse’ in store 🌊
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Thank you Dubray Grafton Street for the wonderful welcome this morning!
Paddy Donnelly signed copies of his new book ‘The Upside-Down Lighthouse” and put on a fantastic event - he even drew an upside-down dragon!
Author @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social discusses her upcoming children's book 'Small Magics' and the inspiration behind it.
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"The main message of the book is how surprising life can be if only we take the time to look at it from a different perspective."
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Paddy Donnelly’s picture book ‘Badger Books’ is now available in paperback!
“a modern classic in the making with an exquisite level of detailed illustrations that must be seen to be believed” – Irish Examiner
Many pre-releases in the post!
From @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social: @janicehallett.bsky.social Death at the Museum
From Penguin: Lauryn Hamilton Murray, Tides of Fortune
Laure Eve, Alecto Gray Will Hunt You Down
From @bansheepress.bsky.social: Billy Ramsell, Render
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The O'Brien Press authors @kmoranwrites.bsky.social and Brian Gallagher were busy celebrating World Book Day with 'The Doomsday Club: Shape- Shifters' and 'The Case of the Vanishing Painting!'
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How fabulous to see the impact of the One Book, One Community project with Brian Gallagher's incredible mystery 'The Case of the Vanishing Painting'
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You can find signed copies of @kmoranwrites.bsky.social’s #WorldBookDay book at Easons bookstores in O’Connell Street, Nassau Street and Stephen’s Green - don’t miss out 📚
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Author signing books
No better day to sign books than #WorldBookDay and author @kmoranwrites.bsky.social stopped by @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social to sign copies of his debut ‘The Doomsday Club’ and his WBD book ‘The Doomsday Club: Shape-Shifters’ ⚡️
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Author signing books
@kmoranwrites.bsky.social was out signing copies of his books today and stopped by Dubray Grafton Street 📚 Thank you for the warm welcome!
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@kmoranwrites.bsky.social celebrated #WorldBookDay this morning by taking part in a @childrensbooksireland.ie livestream event at the National Library of Ireland 📚
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Yesterday, debut author Conor Forrest launched his exciting, Irish Folklore-inspired book ‘Heroes of Light and Shadow’ ⚡️
Thank you to Athy Library, Woodbine Books and all those who came out to support this incredible new story!
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‘Magic isn’t only found in old ancient forests or dusty old castles … it’s everywhere, all the time …’
Out this March!
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“This story has it all”
Thank you @childrensbooksireland.ie for the great review of ‘First Term at Fernside’
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“an immersive reading experience”
A lovely review of ‘The Stolen Child’ by W.B. Yeats, illustrated by Erin Brown.
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“A truly special retelling”
Thank you @childrensbooksireland.ie for their review of ‘Tír na nÓg: A Favourite Irish Legend’
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“Vibrant colour palette and masterful use of light and shadow”
Fab review of ‘Run Home, Little Fox’ by @childrensbooksireland.ie
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“Our Wee Place is a warm, loving exploration of a grandfather sharing his love for Northern Ireland”
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“Stunningly atmospheric illustration”
Paddy Donnelly’s ‘The Upside-Down Lighthouse’ is out now!
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“Carroll’s illustrations are lively and dynamic throughout as readers are taken on an armchair tour of Belfast city.”
Fab review of ‘A Belfast Fairytale’ from @childrensbooksireland.ie
“The perfectly topsy-turvy text is accompanied by bright and dynamic illustrations”
Thank you @childrensbooksireland.ie for this review of ‘What is a Peachick?’
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Book cover and illustration by Tatiana Feeney
Tiny Ghost is all alone. He’d love someone to play with, but no one can see him.
Until one day Sam visits a big, old house. And he can see Tiny Ghost! Can a small boy and a tiny ghost be friends?
Well, maybe…
Coming this March!
Happy Book B'day to The Upside-Down Lighthouse by Paddy Donnelly!!! Explore again with Meara & Grandad as they sail across a foggy sea. Joyous, intriguing, delightful,full of wonder; just magical. See the world upside-down. @theobrienpress.bsky.social
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Our NEW Book of the Week! 🌊
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The cover of the new Books for Keeps Book of the Week: The Upside-Down Lighthouse by Paddy Donnelly published by the O'Brien Press. It features Meara and Grandad in a smally rowing boat as they head towards an island with an updside down lighthouse. There are puffins and a gannet under the waves.
Our NEW Book of the Week is by a real #BooksforKeeps favourite, Paddy Donnelly. Go adventuring again with Meara and Grandad as they discover the magic of looking at things differently in THE UPSIDE-DOWN LIGHTHOUSE @theobrienpress.bsky.social
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What’s That Spooky Sound? has arrived already! Fab to receive some early copies 😊
Publishing on April 2nd from @theobrienpress.bsky.social
Looking forward to reading and drawing from the story at upcoming events. Where my forest friends will be joining me too 💚
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