My Little Album of Dublin takes the youngest of readers on a fun filled tour of the Fair City. Along the way, they will build up their vocabulary in English and Irish.
Category: Dublin, LGBT+, Picture Book
Measure yourself against the spire on O'Connell street, spot seals at the seaside, zoom down the slide in Stephen's Green playground, and enjoy a GAA game in Croke Park.
My Little Album of Dublin takes the youngest of readers on a fun filled tour of the Fair City. Along the way, they will build up their vocabulary in English and Irish.
Packed with delightful illustrations and words!
Juliette Saumande is officially obsessed with children’s books: she reads them, writes them, translates them, reviews them, recommends them and has been known to talk about them in her sleep. She is a French writer and translator of children’s books living in Dublin.
TARSILA KRÜSE is an award-winning children’s book illustrator born in Brazil and based in Dublin, passionate about languages, books, drawing (and pistachio ice-cream). Tarsila is known for illustrating several books as Gaeilge and in English in her heartwarming, friendly and sweet style. She has also written and illustrated for the RTÉ Christmas Guide, Ireland’s biggest-selling periodical publication (three times!) and co-authored My Little Album of Ireland and My Little Album of Dublin, with Juliette Saumande. Her favourite things to draw are people and animals, especially dogs! She also loves visiting schools and libraries and facilitating book-making and illustration workshops across Ireland. tarsilakruse.com @tarsilakruse
joyful dictionary
a beautifully illustrated English and Irish Word Book by Juliette Saumande. The young reader is brought on a visual adventure to explore the exciting sites that Dublin City has to offer. From vibrant O’ Connell Street to the animal antics of Dublin Zoo, the reader will build up their vocabulary in English and Irish. It is an amazing portrait of Dublin and all that makes it unique, from GAA in Croke Park to the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day. This delightful hardback picture-book is a wonderful tribute to Dublin and all it has to offer
A guide through Dublin, with a twist!
An attractive hardback, which takes the reader on a visual tour of Dublin … full of gentle humour, colour and diversity. A fun book for sharing with children which would also make a great present for any friends or family visiting the city
This has made my day! ... The illustrations are GORGEOUS
This delightful new picture book takes us on a tour all across Dublin. Each page features a different location; the Dublin Zoo, down by the River Liffey, traveling on the Dart, visiting a school or a museum; all depicted in wonderfully detailed, whimsical illustrations with bright colours and brilliant expression. There's even a visit into the past! But more than just an adventure to explore all the places in Ireland's capital city, the reader will pick up new words in English and as Gaeilge. There's so much fun! So much to see and do! … This book is an absolute joy, packed full of excitement and absolutely perfect for little ones (and big ones) just learning to speak Irish.
Download Activity sheets: Scavenger hunt for items hidden on the pages of the book
