Happy World Book Day 2026! In which I feature a few of the fabulous WBD books. @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social #FallenStarStories #WorldBookDay2026 #WorldBookDayIreland
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Just a quick post highlighting some very important KidsLit Award news, Ireland Reads & those all important World Book Day books! @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie #FallenStarStories #IrelandReads #HansChristianAndersenAwards
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Some thoughts on the passing of John Quinn.... Rest in Peace, my friend. And thank you for...everything.
#FallenStarStories #TheSummerOfLilyAndEsme
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#bookpost really is the best post! Receiving this gift; The Belfast Gingerbread Girl/Cailìn Sinsèir Bhèal Feirste from An TSnàthhaid Mhòr; Marianne McShane & Andrew Whitson is wonderful! I am completely charmed@ Thankyou!
#FallenStarStories #HappyChristmas🎄🎁🎅 #NollaigShona🎄❄️🎁 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
It's time for Week 2 of Marys' Advent Calendar of Kids Books! Six more fun and festive tales and treasures to add extra joy to the Christmas season.... #FallenStarStories #AdventCalendarofBooks
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Announcement! It's time for the return of Marys' Advent Calendar of Books!
#FallenStarStories #AdventCalendarOfBooks #jolabokaflod
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And the winners are... a quick but enthusiastic shout out to the winners of the #AnPostIrishBookAwards 2025, in the childrens categories. #FallenStarStories #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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Milo and the Mountain by Jamie Carroll:touching tale of dreaming big dreams, facing fears & the meaning of friendship; Charming, reassuring, intriguing, engaging; a “feel-good”, freeing story for us all. @theobrienpress.bsky.social #FallenStarStories
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So far, September is looking like a very busy, joyous month for reading! There's been #bookpost from @theobrienpress.bsky.social , @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social and today, one from @littleislandbooks.bsky.social ... I am so happy! Thank you, one and all!
#BookPostIsTheBestPost #FallenStarStories
In which I share an interesting editorial and talk about the apparent decrease in length of childrens' books... #FallenStarStories #ChildrensBooks #WhyReadingMatters #TheSundayTimes
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The Brightest Star by Meg Grehan: the lovely follow-up to The Deepest Breath; warm, loving, lyrical;so heartfelt, flowing & joyful. This is an act of compassion in and of itself. Little Island #FallenStarStories #MGBooks #LGBTQA #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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It's the....KPMG Childrens Books Ireland 35th Annual Book Awards! And the very worthy winners are.... Congratulations to you all! Just stunning! @childrensbooksireland.ie #FallenStarStories #childrensbookawards #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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The Wild Robot by @peterbrownstudio.com : one of my go-to favourites; charming, intriguing, hopeful, quirky,utterly beautiful. A perfect book to share at storytime, both at home and in school. #FallenStarStories #MGBooks #KidsNeedBooksLikeThis
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3 from @theobrienpress.bsky.social A Little Birdie Told Me by Tarsila Kruse; Puifín Beag agus an Dorchadasa by Erika McGann & Gerry Daly; A Limerick Fairytale by Gráinne O'Brien & Lena Stawowy #FallenStarStories #PictureBooks #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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In which I talk a bit about World Book Day...did you know that for one out of seven children who purchase a WBD book, it will be the 1st book they ever owned? @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social #WorldBookDay2025 #FallenStarStories
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Happy World Book Day!!! Did you know that, for one in seven children, the book they buy with their World Book Day token today is the first book they will have ever owned? Think about that for a moment...then make sure you spread the reading love today. @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social #FallenStarStories
Giant by Judith McQuoid: reimagining of CS Lewis boyhood & friendship w/a young, working-class boy; lyrical, imaginative, genuine; full of heart. @littleislandbooks.bsky.social #FallenStarStories #MGBooks #historicalfiction #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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In which, I shout out enthusiastically for World Book Day 2025! Coming on Thursday, 6 March (and all week/month, as far as I'm concerned)...my favourite time of the whole year! #FallenStarStories #WorldBookDay2025
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A little bit about Ireland Reads...our national celebration of books and reading. #IrelandReads #FallenStarStories #GetLostInABook
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In which I ramble on a bit about the beginning of the year, what's happening in my world (not a lot) and generally keep in touch. There's a few teasers in there, if you're interested. #FallenStarStories #HappyJanuary
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In which I highlight some (I emphasize...SOME) of my Favourite Kids Books 2024 from picturebooks to YA. Just a few really, but more than are in the photo attached. Hope you find some here that interest you...they are all brilliant! #FallenStarStories
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Maestro Maximilian by Zuzana Sadecka; illustrated by Ana Slattery: a lively, rhyming tale; vibrant illustrations filled with energy; easy-to-read, utterly engaging, imaginative, charming and joyous! Tribes Press #FallenStarStories #PictureBooks
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The Falling Boy by @davidjalmond.bsky.social : originally reviewed for Children's Books Ireland; a story of hope,community, & incredible possibility. Full of emotion and simply extraordinary. And it is beautiful. #FallenStarStories #MGBooks #TeenReads
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A few rambling thoughts on December (Hello! Where did you come from?) and the upcoming season which doesn't have to be that crazy & stressful, does it? (I recommend the 4 Gift Rule.) #FallenStarStories #December2024
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The Fairy Queen by Chrissy Donoghue Ward & Monika Mitkute: captivating, timeless, dream-like; an utterly beautiful picturebook that will be treasured for years to come. @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @skeinpress.bsky.social #FallenStarStories
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Review: How To Be A Revolutionary by Lucy Ann Unwin; Filled with compassion, empathy, humour, acceptance; a heart-warming book that is fun, moving and very wise. ages 9-12 from UCLan Publishing @lucyannunwin.bsky.social #FallenStarStories #MGBooks
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Finally, I am feeling that Christmas feeling...or rather, that Jólabókaflód feeling.... #FallenStarStories #HappyJólabókaflód #Jólabókaflód
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It's picture book time once again, and I have 5 fabulous offerings from my dear friends at The O'Brien Press... a little something for every young reader! #FallenStarStories #PictureBooks #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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Sally and the Lost Photograph by Judi Curtin: a story with much to offer; a genuine picture of the hardship of the times, friendship, resolve & resilience, and a lot of heart. From The O'Brien Press #FallenStarStories #MGBooks #HistoricalFiction
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The little matchstick boy is back! Huwie Has A Visitor by Dolores Keaveney :a story filled with wonder, joy, fun & the sense that, if you pay attention, you’ll meet the endless possibility that is all around. #DbeePress #FallenStarStories
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