Best Irish Childrens Books 2025

The bone-shaking new trilogy continues - the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series Vengeance is a killer. A killer is stalking and murdering sorcerers, and Valkyrie Cain is...

Since I was eleven years old, I've been obsessed with space and exploration and rockets. I wanted to go to space, and I did everything I could to make that...

The book version of the thrilling and innovative second Skulduggery Pleasant podcast In 1962, three sorcerers converged to do battle in a hidden chamber near a disused platform in the...

Sycamore Hill Boarding School, Donegal, 1963Clare Rose and Molly are happy to be back at Sycamore Hill, getting ready for the school musical and training hard at hockey. When new...

Ellora McGee is just like you and me, except she's also a trainee banshee.Starting a new school in a new town, Ellora McGee is nervous. Making friends is hard enough,...

Long ago, the ancient inhabitants of Planet Duck created three magical objects to protect their world - the Egg of Time, the Feather of Fortune and the Nest of Destiny....

Strange things are happening in Fairy Hill. Thirteen-year-old Anna is upset when she is sent to stay with her dad and his new family at Fairy Hill in the west...

"A thrilling and thought-provoking sci-fi adventure that's shot through with humanity. A great read." Christopher EdgeThe Last of Us meets Wall-E in this post-apocalyptic tale of family, hope and survival...

Hands-on and fully interactive, Let's Play Rugby! encourages all kids to give rugby a go - in their bedrooms, living-rooms and gardens. This book puts the young reader in the...

Dublin, 1932At the Grand Central Cinema on O'Connell Street, the children of Dublin watch their Hollywood heroes on the silver screenWhen Sylvie meets tenement boy Jem and his daredevil sister...

From the author of Wild Child and A Wild Child's Book of Birds, both shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Children's Writing and Conservation. Join the brilliant Dara McAnulty, winner...

Ireland's seashores are not just sandcastles and picnics - they are also full of fascinating plants and animals to discover. Packed with colourful illustrations, this book takes young readers on...

Milo wants to climb The Mountain. He really does.But The Mountain is HUGE and Milo is scared.Can he ever reach the top?Yes, he can. With just a little help from...

It's nearly the summer holidays and Milly's class is heading off on a school tour to the Gaeltacht in the West of Ireland. Milly can't wait to be away from...

A laugh-out-loud picture book all about fish and how we absolutely must not trust them, illustrated by New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medal-winning Dan Santat.Have you ever noticed that...

A little birdie told me ...There's going to be a party! All the birds are going, from the little robin to the graceful swan. There'll be games, and dancing and...

What happens when a summer football program brings together children from different worlds?When a Palestinian team arrives in Ireland, nobody realises how deeply these new friendships will change everyone's lives....

The third book from Branford Boase award nominated author, Jenny Ireland. This YA sport romance is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Emily Henry!When Lexie sees Shane for the...

**The funniest new picture book of the year, from the Irish Children's Laureate****'Hilarious and delightful' - Paddy Donnelly****'Funny and ingenious' - Bookseller**It's a dark and stormy night, and Sophie knows...

In the not-so-faraway land of Belfast city live Fluffy, Duffy and Scruffy, the three kid goats Gruff. One fine day, they decide to go to Botanic Gardens for a picnic....

A poignant - and laugh-out-loud funny - story about our busy lives and how we can fix our mistakes to show our friends how much we care. It's Bridget's birthday,...

A thrilling new adventure story inspired by Irish folklore from Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home. Perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson's The House with Chicken Legs, Amy...

The book version of the thrilling and innovative second Skulduggery Pleasant podcast In 1962, three sorcerers converged to do battle in a hidden chamber near a disused platform in the...

Born under the same solstice sky thirteen years ago, Fia and her reindeer Solas have a powerful and unbreakable connection. But now, struggling to survive a seemingly eternal winter, Fia's...

Sieve. Measure. Mix ... Win For Carrie Quinn, baking isn't just a hobby: it's her future.Winning the Castlecreagh baking competition and becoming best young pastry chef in the country is...

A beautiful novel in verse about grief, family and the power of hope, from the incredibly talented Eilish Fisher, author of Fia and the Snow Last Deer.Rowan was raised in...

Niamh lives in the magical land of Tir na nOg, where no one ever grows old or feels sad. She invites Oisin to join her and they are happy until...