Once upon a time there was a little girl called Fiona who lived in Dublin. But Dublin is full of colourful characters and creatures from the fairytale realm. Often not seen or heard, they reside in some of Dublin's most famous locations and landmarks! Fiona's on a journey to Granny's house ....but who's that following her through the streets of Dublin? Travel across the city with Fiona and her fantastic friends in this modern Dublin fairytale. With beautiful quirky illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Nicola Colton.

About the Author

Nicola Colton is an illustrator based in Dublin. Her style is playful and colourful and very much influenced by folktales/folk art, scenes in nature and children's picture books.

Her website is www.nicolacolton.com.

Reviews

with beautiful, muted colour tones and excellent child-friendly artwork, this is a charming, evocative book for keeps

-- Irish Examiner

a very magical fairytale adventure

* Woman's Way *

Nicola Colton reroutes Little Red Riding Hood's journey to the urban wilderness in this amusing modern fairy tale for very young readers ... Colton's inventive book provides a perfect yardstick for tired short legs walking through the city ("Look: there's Trinity College of Sorcery")

-- Irish Times

This is a beautifully illustrated re-imagining of the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood. This time the story is set in Dublin where the city itself is just as much a character in the story as its fearless heroine, Fiona. Full of charm and imagination Fiona overcomes her fears to reach her granny's house, on her whistle-stop tour around major Dublin landmarks. Charming illustrations and engaging story-line allow the voice of the child to emerge in both the text and illustration as she negotiates the world around her. A wonderful book which like its hero Fiona, is both bold and fearless. Great for read aloud or read alone!

* Literacy Association of Ireland *

beautifully quirky ... a short journey that all kids will enjoy

-- Sunday World

a unique, original revisitation of Little Red Riding Hood with a mischievous, Irish twist. Presented with sun-splashed, eccentric illustrations in a gently muted rainbow palette, A Dublin Fairytale follows the journey of Fiona and her cat to buy supplies at the Witches' Market for her Granny, who is sick. [...] A delightful story ... Children will love A Dublin Fairytale for its candor, freshness, and imagination.

-- The MidWest Book Review (US)

the gorgeous illustrations were impossible to pass up

-- deserttodublin

beautiful ... amazing illustrations ... brilliant map ... fantastic ... an urban fairytale

-- RTE Radio 1 * Marian Finuane *

a joy to read and a pleasure to view

-- Sunday World

beautifully illustrated ... mapping and sequencing could be explored after a class reading ... suitable for storytelling with young children and could be used in an Infant Classroom

-- InTouch Magazine

full of charm and gentle wit and congratulations must go to her Irish publishers, O'Brien Press, for supporting new picture book talent

-- Sunday Independent

this year's treat for young Dubliners ... unquestionably

-- Irish Times

I like a good fairytale, especially when a writer approaches it in a different way ... The illustrations are charming, softly drawn with lovely autumnal colours and interesting things to look at throughout ... a nice bedtime story

-- thebookbag.co.uk

very special

-- mummypages.ie

the story is enjoyable, but the real hero of this book is the beautiful artwork - each page brings with it a new scene with lots to take in and discover

-- Leabhar Love

delightful

-- kidscultureireland.com

lovely and unusual

-- parentsintouch.co.uk

absolutely delightful

-- Gobblefunked

a playful retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set in Dublin ... gentle and fun ... friendly and very stylish ... a lovely way to (re)discover the Fair(y) City and an invitation to find magic round every corner

-- Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reading Guide


Awards
Winner of White Raven 2016 and LAI Awards 0-4 Years Category 2017 (Ireland). Short-listed for Children's Book of the Year: Junior 2015 (Ireland).



Book Information
ISBN 9781847177742
Author Nicola Colton
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint O'Brien Press Ltd
Publisher O'Brien Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 403g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 215mm * 8mm