Back home in Brazil, Roberto loved playing football. Now he lives in Ireland, and he’d really like to have a game with the boys in the park, but he’s too shy.
Category: Children's fiction
Series:
Bridges
When his granny reminds him of the Brazilian story of the dreaming tree, he doesn’t see how a story can help him …
But maybe it can!
A new series of books for modern, multi-cultural Ireland for children aged 6-8
Eithne Massey has written many books for both adults and children, mainly based on the legends of Ireland. Her adaptation of the award-winning movie The Secret of Kells is set in the time of the early Viking raids; The Silver Stag of Bunratty and Where the Stones Sing are set in Norman Ireland; and Blood Brother, Swan Sister at the time of the Battle of Clontarf. All blend together historical detail with myths, legends and folklore, resulting in stories which will appeal to ‘young readers who enjoy an adventure with well-rounded characters and a touch of magic and history’ (www.childrensbooksireland.ie).
'a smashingly illustrated migration narrative'
'the text is carefully graded in terms of language'
'could be used in the area of integration, geography and religious studies'
'four beautifully written and very colourfully illustrated books'
'impressively designed, with bright coloured pictures, well-spaced text and a narrative that uses simple language but in its most effective way'
'hopefully they are the first of many in that they ably reflect the ethnic mix that Ireland’s population has now become. Inter-racial and inter-generational, they explore differences in culture and language, and celebrate communication'
'captivating as well as educational'
'an excellent and thought-provoking new series of multicultural books from O’Brien'
'[Bridges] introduce us to some of the newer cultures in our island in warm and sympathetic fashion'
'aimed at age six and upwards, this excellent and enjoyable non-preachy series … should be in every school'
'appropriate and timely'
'innovative and exciting'
'Editor's Choice'
'attractive and important'
'stunning'
'a timely series that will be invaluable both in the school and home environment … these thought-provoking books will be of immense value to teachers, parents and of course children'
‘particularly attractive … for reading aloud in class’
'highly recommended'
'particularly attractive … for reading aloud in class'
'a handsome collection of full-colour picture books'
'distinctively illustrated by artists from the Cartoon Saloon'
'well-written, entertaining and enlightening stories for children'
'a charming tale of a stranger learning to fit in'
