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A country of open fields, Ireland is known for its agriculture. It is also known for its unique step dancing and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This book teaches children about life in a country of lush green land and lively, laid-back people.

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Patrick Gibson, known for his roles in The OA, The Tudors and The Passing Bells. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Declan Kiberd 'Everybody knows now that Ulysses is the greatest novel of the century' Anthony...

The New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation makes her middle grade debut with a sweeping tale of the ghosts of our past that won’t stay buried, starring an unforgettable girl named Ophie, performed by Audible Hall-of-Famer Bahni Turpin. Ophelia Harrison used to live in a small house...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of The King of Irelands Son, a beloved childrens novel penned by Padraic Colum and beautifully illustrated by Willy Pogany. Set against the backdrop of Irish folklore, this captivating tale follows the eldest son of the King of Ireland on his quest to win the heart of Fedelma, the enchanting daughter of a powerful sorcerer. But when she is snatched away by the mysterious King of the Land of Mist, his adventure truly begins as he embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her. Experience the magic and wonder of this timeless story that has delighted ...

Few campers at Camp Apple Hill Farm have found the mysterious cabin rumored to be hidden deep in the woods, but those who have whisper of a mysterious woman who tells tales of horrors beyond imagination. Find out if you’re brave enough for Tales from Cabin 23—the thrilling new series created...

This is a lovely collection of children's tales collected and interpreted by Padraic Colum which he first published in 1916. It is very much like a continuous poem using some brilliant characters from many a traditional tale told around the hearth.

Dylan is 12 years old and embarking on his first ocean kayaking trip with his parents. He has spent the last year convincing them that he is ready for the challenging - and very dangerous - adventure. In fact, he has been determined to go ever since he heard about the destination: Ireland’s Eye. The small island off the coast of Newfoundland is the easternmost settlement in Canada. Or it was. It is now hauntingly empty, a ghost town clinging to the edge of the unforgiving Atlantic.

Meghan McGlinchey is the most superstitious girl in her family—and probably in the entire state of Delaware. When she receives a chain letter from a stranger in Ireland, Meghan immediately passes it on, taking only a tiny shortcut in the directions. But after a disastrous day, made complete by losing the election for class president and embarrassing herself in front of the entire school, Meghan realizes that tiny shortcut was a big mistake.

“Story Seeds – From Ireland to Italy (and back again!)” is a podcast that tells the story of collaboration — between children, between languages and cities, between imagination and reality.It is the result of a story sharing project, founded by the European Union, that brought together 24 classes from Milan and Dublin. The children themselves are at the heart of each episode, with their wild ideas, dreams, and words. The stories you’ll hear speak of places that matter to them — real or imagined — and show how easy it can be to build a bridge between cultures through writing, ...

Allie Navarro har været på sommerlejr for kodenørder. På lejren har hun lavet venskabsappen Click'd, som matcher de brugere, der har mest til fælles, og sender dem ud på en sjov skattejagt for at finde hinanden. Efter kun én dag bliver appen et hit, og alle på skolen taler om den. Men Allie er nervøs.

Long before the Clone Wars, the Empire, or the First Order, the Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in a golden age known as the High Republic!Vernestra Rwoh is a new Jedi Knight at age sixteen, but her first real assignment feels an awful lot like babysitting. She's been charged with supervising...

Allie Navarro can't wait to show her best friends the app she built at CodeGirls summer camp. CLICK'D pairs users based on common interests and sends them on a fun (and occasionally rule-breaking) scavenger hunt to find each other. And it's a hit. By the second day of school, everyone is talking about CLICK'D. Watching her app go viral is amazing. But when Allie discovers a glitch that threatens to expose everyone's secrets, she has to figure out how to make things right.

After her Click'd catastrophe, Allie Navarro is determined to redeem herself. So when the class gets an assignment to create a mobile game from recycled code, Allie pairs up with Courtney, her best friend from CodeGirls camp, to create the perfect app: Swap'd. Kids buy, sell, and trade stuff at school all the time. Candy. Clothes. Video games. Slime. Why not make a fiercely competitive, totally anonymous, beat-the-clock game out of it? Once Swap'd is in full-swing, Allie is certain that it's the answer to all her problems.

Childrens stories read aloud by Sarah from www.motherof.ie Sarah is a Sleep Coach and Potty Training Consultant based in Dublin, Ireland and has over 15 years experience working with children. She noticed, when listening to audiobooks with her son that there were very few in an Irish accent, and so Mother Of Storytelling Ireland was born!

The hilarious conclusion to the beloved Huggabie Falls trilogy. Kipp Kindle and his two friends, Tobias Treachery and Cymphany Chan, are back defending their weird and wonderful town, Huggabie Falls. Something indescribable is making everyone worry that life might be more exciting if they lived in the neighbouring town of Near Huggabie Falls.

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie are on a mission to find (and inspire!) creative people. This time, Jack and Annie meet an Irish girl and go on a magical adventure that changes the...

Australia is big, but so is Mr Chicken. He can't wait to go everywhere, see everything and meet everyone. Luckily, a helpful marsupial from Tourist Information helps Mr Chicken organise his hectic itinerary.