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Johnny Magory in the Magical Wild is the first in the series of adventures of Johnny Magory. Join Johnny as he has the time of his life at the forest party with his magical woodland friends. In this book, we meet the badger, fox, corncrake, hedgehog, red and gray squirrel, frog and swan. The boy is told to be back for lunch, he has so much craic at the forest party, will he remember?
Why do we label some girls princesses and others tomboys? This snappy rhyming and beautifully simple illustrated story explores what it predominately meant for a little girl to be called a tomboy. It challenges the stereotype in a fun way and reassures children you don’t and shouldn’t have to tick certain boxes to fall into a label. This book will give reassurance to young girls who might be labeled a tomboy already that it’s ok to enjoy and explore all aspects of their lives.
Trip along the old canal and learn all about it’s amazing Irish heritage. Johnny Magory and the Wild Water Race is the third book in the series of adventures of Johnny Magory. Join in the excitement of the Johnny Magory adventures and meet his little sister Lily-May. Johnny Magory, his trusty dog Ruairi, and Dusty the old barge horse make a mighty Irish team for the wild water race with Mr Otter, Heron, the Duck family, and many more exciting friends. Daddy told Johnny not to go wandering and come back late but has Johnny forgotten to do as he was told? Johnny Magory and the Wild Water Race was inspired by the Grand Canal in Kildare.
Aisling is a girls name of Irish origin meaning dream or vision. This book is about a dreamer who dared to dream. Aisling may just be a conker, but that does not mean she can't live the life of her dreams. Aisling is an uplifting story to empower and inspire children and adults alike.
Now more than ever, children are encouraged to value and appreciate our world. I Heart the World is a beautifully illustrated romp around the planet, celebrating the people, cultural delights, natural and man-made wonders, and the breathtaking flora and fauna, that occupy our land, sea and sky. Organised into chapters for each world continent, Tania's illustrations will have any child or parent poring over the pages for many hours, and learning great facts about places near and far.
Kings and Queens by Eleanor and Herbert Farjeon is a highly entertaining collection of poems about all forty-one English Kings and Queens since William I. Reissued in Puffin Poetry Kings and Queens is an authentic classic that has delighted young readers and adults alike. With wonderfully witty illustrations by Robin Jacques, history has never been so much fun! Eleanor and Herbert Farjeon were born in the 1880s into a highly literary family. Eleanor published nearly 70 books, mostly for children. Together with Herbert, her younger brother, she also wrote a children's panto, two operettas and a musical fairy story.
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There are a lot of smart scientists working on ways to improve our species. Some are working within medical communities, trying to cure cancers and prevent inheritable diseases. Others are working in academic environments, doing research on how to make us smarter, live longer, or be better adapted for space travel. Still others are hacking away in secretive government labs far from the public eye. Right in plain sight are hundreds of community biolabs operating all around the world.Where will all these changes take us? Some may think or hope that the scientific elite in Boston or London will be making hard choices on behalf of the planet. But the future of Homo sapiens will be determined by ...
The Magory’s love to sing, especially songs of emigration that delve into Irish history and heritage. This story sees Johnny explain the stories behind some of their favorite songs to his sister Lily-May. He explains when and why the Irish traveled the world over the centuries touching on the Great Famine and the recession of the 80’s. Features snippets of lyrics to songs such as “City of Chicago” by Luka Bloom and “Fields of Athenry” by Michael Considine.
This limited-edition hardback celebrates the first trilogy in the series. These three fun, exciting stories will educate and inspire children about the beautiful country of Ireland and the unique Irish heritage, wildlife, and culture. Includes the much loved first three stories from the Irish adventure series: Johnny Magory in the Magical Wild, Johnny Magory and the Game Rounders, and Johnny Magory and the Wild Water Race.