I Am the Wind: Irish Poems for Children Everywhere
So thrilled - we won!!!
Irish Children’s Book of the Year (Senior) 2023!
And we were on the Late Late Toy Show!
I am thrilled that I Am the Wind: Irish Poems for Children Everywhere my new book edited with award-winning writer Sarah Webb and illustrated by Ashwin Chacko won the Irish Children’s Book of the Year (Senior) 2023!
In it you will find our favourite Irish poems from the earliest times to contemporary and diverse voices, including lots of well-loved poems and some overlooked gems. Published by Little Island, it is a beautifully produced hardback.
“One of Ireland’s best poets for children”
Playing with Poems!
Are you looking for something fun to do?
Try my Poetry Pages for poetry writing tips and activities for kids, parents, families and teachers. Simple, fun and all free! Or book an event for your children’s class or library.
Hopscotch in the Sky
My book of poems for children Hopscotch in the Sky takes you on a magical journey through the seasons. See more here
If you like writing poems yourself don’t miss the
Hopscotch in the Sky Poetry Kit
which you can download for free!
Climate SOS!
In my book, Climate SOS! four kids (and a dog) find out about sustainable energy and protecting the environment. Can they stop Max Siphon and Guzzler’s wasteful ways? Illustrated by the brilliant Alan Nolan it is published by the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland.
Guzzler’s Party
Can you have fun and still save and use energy well? With Guzzler you can!
This ‘big book’ illustrated by Alan Nolan is perfect for reading with young children.
Hopscotch in the Sky included in MoLI’s Contemporary Irish Writing: 100 Books that Changed Us
EmpathyLab
Includes Hopscotch in the Sky
School and Library Visits and Workshops
Now in person and online
