A fully illustrated collection of Irish poems, ranging from medieval to modern poems in English and Irish, edited by Lucinda Jacob and Sarah Webb and illustrated by Ashwin Chacko. This includes old favourites and new voices.
A fully illustrated collection of Irish poems, ranging from medieval to modern poems in English and Irish, edited by Lucinda Jacob and Sarah Webb and illustrated by Ashwin Chacko. This includes old favourites and new voices.
A beautiful anthology that will remain on your child's bookshelf forever.
-- Sarah Crossan, fifth Laureate na nOg (Irish children's laureate)A poem for every feeling in a book full of heart.
-- Patricia Forde, Laureate na nOg (Irish children's laureate) 2023-26A beautiful snapshot of modern Ireland in accessible, playful poetry, this is a collection to love for a lifetime.
-- Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children's Books IrelandLucinda Jacob writes poetry and stories for children. Widely anthologised, her own books include Hopscotch in the Sky (Little Island, illus. Lauren O'Neill), Climate SOS! and Guzzler's Party (Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland, illus. by Alan Nolan).
Sarah Webb is an award-winning Irish children's writer. Her books include Blazing a Trail: Irish Women who Changed the World (illus. Lauren O'Neill) and A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea: Favourite Rhymes from an Irish Childhood (illus. Steve McCarthy), both winners of Irish Book Awards.
Ashwin Chacko is an Indian author, illustrator and motivational speaker based in Ireland. He specialises in positively playful, visual storytelling to bring joy and encouragement. His mission is to champion creativity and empower people to find their inner spark through his art, books, talks & workshops. He has authored and illustrated several books including: Keep At It, Little Optimist, Everybody Feels Fear, A little book about Justice, and What Wondrous Shapes We Are.