Description
Follow Molly's journey in this gorgeous picture book that is sure to delight adults and children alike!
Molly, her parents and her cat Mipsy tour Ireland and see all the main sights! Written and illustrated by Sarah Bowie. Locations include:
- Dublin Zoo
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Rock of Cashel
- Hook Lighthouse
- Cork City
- Cliffs of Moher
- Giant's Causeway
- Titanic Belfast
- Newgrange
About the Author
Sarah Bowie is an illustrator, author and cartoonist. Originally from Dublin, she now lives in Wexford. She is a founder member of The Comics Lab and her work has been published in a range of books, comics and magazines. Sarah Bowie's has published two picture books with O'Brien Press, Let's See Ireland and We're Going to the Zoo. Her picture book Kevin's In A Mood is shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2023 Sarah Bowie is an illustrator, author and cartoonist. Originally from Dublin, she now lives in Wexford. She is a founder member of The Comics Lab and her work has been published in a range of books, comics and magazines. Sarah Bowie's has published two picture books with O'Brien Press, Let's See Ireland and We're Going to the Zoo. Her picture book Kevin's In A Mood is shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2023
Reviews
gorgeous picture book that is sure to delight
* Easy Parenting Magazine *a colourful jaunt
* Irish Examiner *those staying at home this summer may draw inspiration for day trips and attractions to visit from Sarah Bowie's Let's See Ireland ... a child's-eye-view of some of this island's most popular tourist sights, with tiny tour guide Molly pointing out the most interesting bits
* Evening Echo *In Sarah Bowie's charming picture book Let's See Ireland, the protagonist, Molly, embarks upon a national tour with her parents and a stowaway cat. As the family journey across the country, they make pit stops at various iconic heritage sites, from the Rock of Cashel to the Cliffs of Moher. With its travelogue structure, the book invites you to enumerate the places you have been and make plans for future family adventures
-- Irish Timescolourful and lively ... perfect for travelling with this summer if you have young children in tow ... will spark their interest and curiosity in learning all about Ireland
* Primary Times *vibrant and colourful picture book from a talented Irish illustrator ... superbly illustrated ... delightful
-- School Librarian Magazinegorgeous picture book that is sure to enthral adults and children alike ... a visual delight ... should inspire children to get the bug to explore this wonderful island in 2017
-- Sunday Worldvibrant, engaging illustrations which will captivate children. There are plenty of opportunities for discussion and oral language development on each double page spread ... this book would be ideal for use as part of a travel/holiday theme in Aistear or incorporated into SESE lessons on Ireland for first and second classes
-- InTouch Magazinean Irish travelogue for toddlers ... a lovely gift
-- Sunday Business Posta great introduction to some of Ireland's most popular tourist destinations. The quirky illustrations are full of joy and delight and the challenge to spot Mipsy on every page will engage younger readers. A lovely production from end to end, this book would make a wonderful gift for any child interested in learning about Ireland
-- CBI Recommended Reads 2016one we love
-- Bord Gais Energy Book Clubthis month we love' includes Let's See Ireland 'teach your kiddies about the wonders of Ireland
-- Maternity & Infant Magazinea fun way of highlighting nice places to visit around the country
-- TV3's Ireland AMstunning ... charming ... illustrations are masterly. Bowie has an eye for detail and her characters and animals are full of mischief and fun
-- Irish Independentan attractive, quirky new Irish picture book ... I loved it
-- Sarah Webbmy kids...really enjoyed trying to find Mipsy on every page, and that has sustained us over multiple readings. It would make a particularly great gift for young friends or relatives visiting Ireland for the first time
-- kidscultureireland.comvibrant and colourful
-- Primary Timesfun and educational
-- Clondalkin, Tallaght, Rathcoole, Lucan Newslively drawings full of detail offer lots of opportunity to spot and discuss all sorts of things. It's a lovely book that would make a perfect gift to or from young visitors to Ireland
-- www.parentsintouch.co.ukvibrant and colourful ... enjoyable, entertaining ... beautiful illustrations ... told in a light-hearted and engaging manner
-- Easy Parenting Magazineit's one you could return to time and time again and still find something new in the illustrations to enjoy
-- Leabhar Lovecharming
-- Sunday Worldfun and educational
-- NewsGroupBook Information
ISBN 9781847177315
Author Sarah Bowie
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint O'Brien Press Ltd
Publisher O'Brien Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 396g
Dimensions(mm) 261mm * 215mm * 9mm