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World Book Day - Thursday 7th March 2013

Only one more day until World Book Day and your chance to take part in a free online festival featuring Charlie and Lola author Lauren Child, My Naughty Little Sister illustrator Shirley Hughes and many more. Get details of the full program and register here and find out about local events from World Book Day Ireland here.

Mountains to Sea Dlr Book Festival

Its that time of year again with Mountains to Sea Dlr Book Festival already underway. Family events include Super hero illustration workshops, Monster book lunch and our favourite for the youngest readers, the Picture book picnics. There will be story telling and colouring and readings from one of our favourite picture book authors, Chris Judge. Fingers crossed he might give a preview of the newest Beast book which is on it’s way soon. Find out about all the events and pre book a spot for the picnic here. 

This Moose Belongs To Me - Oliver Jeffers

Another beautiful picture book from one of our household favourites, Oliver Jeffers. This Moose Belongs To Me tells the story of friendship and ownership with the usual wonderful illustration we have come to expect. Check out the book trailer above and buy it here. (via Sarah Webb)

Children’s Book Festival 2012 - Steve McCarthy Illustration

The Children’s Book Festival 2012 isn’t starting until October but if the events are as good as the festival poster by illustrator Steve McCarthy we should be in for some treats. Keep track of festival events here and see more of Steve McCarthy’s work here. 

The Incredible Book Eating Boy - Earagail Arts Festival

Oliver Jeffers’ The Incredible Book Eating Boy is brought to life for Earagail Arts Festival using puppetry and physical theatre by the Bootworks Theatre Company tomorrow and Friday in Letterkenny Central Library. A big hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2011 the performance takes place in their unique black box theatre and is performed for one parent and child only each time in five minute slots. More details and booking here.

Ladybird Prints

You know those Ladybird book covers that are burned into your brain since childhood, well here is a new way to do the same for your own kids. More than 4,500 images from Ladybird book covers and illustrations of the 50s and 60s are now available as prints and canvases for your nursery decor pleasure. Check out the full range and let all the memories come flooding back here. (via Kickcan & Conkers)

The Hueys - New series of books and competition from Oliver Jeffers

The Hueys in The New Jumper is the first in a new series of picture books by one of our household favourites, Oliver Jeffers. Featuring a group of characters, the Hueys, who all look the same until one day, Rupert decides to knit a new jumper. To follow the progress of the book tour follow ‘Oliver’s Tour Diary’ and make sure to enter the make your own Huey competition here. If you simply want to buy the book now, you can purchase through amazon at the Candestore.

A Mighty Girl - books and movies for mighty girls

Interesting new site A Mighty Girl has launched, compiling books and movies for smart, confident and courageous girls of all ages. Featuring books such as Philip Pullman’s Golden Compass and movies from Bend It Like Beckham to Coraline there is something for everyone who wants to see girls as leaders and heroes not just sidekicks and love interest. Check out the site for mighty girl inspiration here. (via Kitschy Coo on Pinterest)

Books, books and more books - World Book Day

It’s World Book Day! Or, as we call it in this house, another great excuse to read some new books. In honour of the day, you can buy a number of children’s books including titles by Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Wilson and many other favourites at a special reduced price at the World Book Day site.

There are lots of activities taking place in libraries and bookshops all over Ireland and England. Check the World Book Day site for events near you, or head down to your local library or bookshop and get reading!

Finally, if you know any teenagers, or if like me, you like reading fiction for all ages, the World Book Day App has some exclusive short stories by the wonderful Neil Gaiman and others, and it’s all free!



Lemony Snicket returns

My World Book Day excitement was only added to by an email I received yesterday from none other than Lemony Snicket. The elusive author has another mysterious work on the way, the first clue being the picture below which was captioned - why would anyone want to steal this statue? Older kids (and adults) can sign up here to receive more clues from the enigmatic Mr Snicket.


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