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Una Leavy

Una Leavy has written many books for children. She works as a primary school teacher in County Mayo.

Una Leavy was born in Charlestown, Co. Mayo. She has been writing since early childhood. A primary school teacher by profession, she is married to Lorcán and they have six children. Her writing includes poetry, articles and short stories which have been published in various magazines and periodicals. Much of her work has been for children and to date she has published seven books with the O'Brien Press.

  • No Shoes for Tom

  • Download Tom decided that he just doesn't like wearing shoes

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Deirdre agus an Fear Bréige

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No Shoes for Tom

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A Garden for Tom

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Barry's New Bed

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Bróga Thomáis

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Magical Celtic Tales
Magical Celtic Tales
Written by Una Leavy, Illustrated by Fergal O'Connor
Deirdre agus an Fear Bréige
Deirdre agus an Fear Bréige
Written by Una Leavy, Illustrated by Maeve Kelly
The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends
The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends
Written by Una Leavy, Illustrated by Susan Field
No Shoes for Tom
No Shoes for Tom
Written by Una Leavy, Illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs
A Garden for Tom
A Garden for Tom
Written by Una Leavy, Illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs
Barry's New Bed
Barry's New Bed
Written by Una Leavy, Illustrated by Moira McNamara
Bróga Thomáis
Bróga Thomáis
Written by Una Leavy, Illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs, Translated by Daire MacPháidín