Shaun, the little Leprechaun, who lives near Larne, in N Ireland, has many adventures. During a holiday visit to the island of Cyprus, he performs magic, and saves a village from disaster, much to the delight of the residents in this Cypriot mountain village. There are 4 other short stories – ranging from “Hannah’s birthday bicycle” to the tale of the “Cyril & Mabel - the red Squirrels”, which should delight young people from the ages of 5 to 9 years. With the help of lovely illustrations the young person will be able to meet and follow Shaun and the other characters in these stories.
It's raining, and Colleen is sad. How can her grandfather play his bagpipes in the St. Patrick's Day parade? His music is so beautiful it makes people laugh and cry at once. Suddenly, a leprechaun appears before her. He says he can make the sun come out by creating a rainbow – but to build its colors, Colleen must give up the thing she holds most dear. A note at the end explains the science of rainbows and the Roy G. Biv naming tradition.
'Watch closely,' said Mrs Jewls. 'You can learn much faster using a computer instead of paper and pencil.' Then she pushed the computer out of the window. The children all watched it fall thirty floors. 'See?' said Mrs Jewls. 'That's gravity . . .' That's the way things happen at Wayside School. There are twenty-nine kids in Mrs Jewls' class and this book is about all of them: there is Todd, who is in trouble every day, until he gets a magic dog; Paul, whose life is saved by Leslie's pigtails; Ron, who dares to try the cafeteria's mushroom surprise; and all the others who help turn a day at Wayside School into one madcap adventure after another.
For every athlete or sports fanatic who knows she's just as good as the guys. This is for fans of The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen, Grace, Gold, and Glory by Gabrielle Douglass and Breakaway: Beyond the Goal by Alex Morgan. The summer before Caleb and Tessa enter high school, friendship has blossomed into a relationship . . . and their playful sports days are coming to an end. Caleb is getting ready to try out for the football team, and Tessa is training for cross-country. But all their structured plans derail in the final flag game when they lose. Tessa doesn’t want to end her career as a loser. She really enjoys playing, and if she’s being honest, she likes it even more than running cross-country. So what if she decided to play football instead? What would happen between her and Caleb? Or between her two best friends, who are counting on her to try out for cross-country with them? And will her parents be upset that she’s decided to take her hobby to the next level? This summer Caleb and Tessa figure out just what it means to be a boyfriend, girlfriend, teammate, best friend, and someone worth cheering for. “A great next choice for readers who have enjoyed Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s Dairy Queen and Miranda Kenneally’s Catching Jordan.”—SLJ “Fast-paced football action, realistic family drama, and sweet romance…[will have] readers looking for girl-powered sports stories…find[ing] plenty to like.”—Booklist “Tessa's ferocious competitiveness is appealing.”—Kirkus Reviews “[The Football Girl] serve[s] to illuminate the appropriately complicated emotions both of a young romance and of pursuing a dream. Heldring writes with insight and restraint.”—The Horn Book
Shamrock Sean is a lively leprechaun from the West of Ireland. He loves fishing and digging in his garden - but you won't find the crock of gold there. Most of all, this loveable leprechaun likes to lend a helping hand. But, no matter what he does, poor Sean always seems to land in BIG TROUBLE! Three great Shamrock Sean adventures in one book: Shamrock Sean and the Wishing Well Shamrock Sean and the Bird's Nest Shamrock Sean Goes Fishing
In this book for kids, starring Wilford the sensitive sheep, and Blue the sensible bird, friendship blooms during a funny encounter that quickly turns to an out of control calamity where one friend just might need to rescue the other.Best friends are sometimes found under unusual circumstances. Get ready for lots of laughs and humorous calamity as a friendship grows. Children and parents who love to laugh at slap stick comedy will enjoy the special relationship that forms between these two unlikely friends.Fun-filled and full of humor, join Wilford and Blue on their goofy kite calamity. A true friend accepts us for who we are, even if we're prone to silly mishaps. For Wilford and Blue, sunny skies and smelling flowers is a day well spent, that is until a kite gets tangled in Wilford's wool, and a strong wind threatens to send him flying. It takes a newfound pal to set things right. This is a funny book for kids that shows friendships are often found in the most unexpected moments.
THE IRISH CULTURE BOOK is a photocopiable resource book of activities designed to foster discussion on aspects of Irish culture. It can be used by anyone with an interest in exploring Irish culture, most especially in a learning or multicultural environment. The book is particularly useful for teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) and can be used by language students as a self-access book. The book can help students develop speaking skills and improve fluency. The conversations deepen critical thinking skills essential for success in a new culture and also for studying in university programs. The book is full of interesting and thought-provoking activities and gives users great opportunities for comparative reflection on their own cultures. There are over 350 questions, over 100 quotations including Irish proverbs; as well as questionnaires, matching and correcting exercises; quizzes and creative problem-solving tasks. All listenings are available to download for free at: www.irishculturebook.com
