I didn't get round to posting as many recommendations this year as I usually do, but I was reminded of this one yesterday. A most entertaining action packed adventure for 8-10 year olds. #BookElves2022
Check out this book on Goodreads: Alex Neptune, Dragon Thief https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60626133-alex-neptune-dragon-thief

@sheilamaverbuch Here here! I must branch out a bit more in my #BookElves2022 recommendations!

How the Stars Came to Be is a gorgeous folktale of the origin of the stars written and illustrated by Poonam Mistry for Tate Publishing. The illustrations are outstanding, and it’s a wonderful story. Age 4+
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If you like poetry, then consider Let’s Chase Stars Together: Poems to Lose Yourself In by Matt Goodfellow and published by Bloombury. A thoughtful collection about growing up that’s both deep and at times light and funny. Age 10+
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Hank and Hoog have opposite reactions to the winter season. This funny picture book shows how these two besties figure out what’s most important. I Definitely Don’t Like Winter is written by Fiona Barker and illustrated by Christine Pym for Scholastic.
#BookElves2022 #BooksWithPictures #FunnyBooks #Friendship

The Big Christmas Bake is a clever variation on the Twelve Days of Christmas, written by Fiona Barker and Illustrated by Pippa Curnick for Happy Yak. Two kids gather ingredients with help from their friends to make a Twelfth Night cake. Recipe for cupcakes included! Sounds delicious, so I’m definitely going to try it. Age 4+ #BookElves2022 #BooksWithPictures #ChristmasBooks

Right! I'm off to bed as it's almost midnight, and this book elf is tired! I'll do another round of recommendations on social media tomorrow! #BookElves2022

Oktober is not adventurous, but when his family goes outside, he gets lost, makes a friend, and overcomes his fear a little bit in “The Wilderness”. Written and illustrated by the uber-talented and hardworking Steve McCarthy for Walker Books. Age 4+
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Who doesn’t love a book about a lovable and mischievous dog? Fidget the Wonder Dog is written by Patricia Forde and illustrated by Rachael Saunders for Puffin. A delightful picture book for youngsters. Ages 0-4, 5-7

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Our Big Day is a beautiful picture book of a wedding complete with a lovable dog who helps save the day. Written by Bob Johnston, owner of The Gutter Bookshop, and Illustrated by Michael Emberley for O’Brien Press. A sweet introduction to same-sex partnership and marriage equality.

Winner of the 2022 Irish Book Award - Specsavers Children's Book of the Year (Junior). Ages 0-6

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Looking for a non-fiction book to inspire? Be Inspired: Young Irish People Changing the World fits the bill! Written by our Head Elf Sarah Webb and illustrated by Graham Corcoran for O’Brien Press. As the title says, it’s a book featuring some of the young Irish people who are making a difference. 8+

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Bracing myself for the book section of #LateLateToyShow. I have such high hopes every year that it'll be longer, that they'll show more books, that they won't rush through it as if it's a distraction from the toys. Let this be the year that things change.

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Over the last several years I've been part of the #Bookelves team over on the bird site, and also on Facebook. We usually do daily recommendations of Children's books for all ages and interests in the lead up to Xmas. We'll be back again this year from Friday the 25th of November till Thursday the 1st of December, so don't forget to look out for the #Bookelves2022

RT @sarahwebbishere
There are many fine kids' books which have not been shortlisted for book awards, YET! Books that stretch the mind; glorious, funny, heart-warming books.
There were over 100 Irish kids books published in 2022. Look out for #bookelves2022 we will be featuring lots of them!