Sally Go Round the Stars
Rhymes from an Irish Childhood
Published on 8. February 2021
Book
Board book
18 pages
978-1-78849-246-1 (ISBN)
Description
A marvellous collection of Irish rhymes to delight any child, beautifully illustrated in this attractive board book.
A short selection of favourite rhymes from the original Irish Book Award short-listed title, Sally Go Round the Stars (2011). Beautifully illustrated by Steve McCarthy, this is a perfect gift for young readers.
All royalties to Barnardos.
A short selection of favourite rhymes from the original Irish Book Award short-listed title, Sally Go Round the Stars (2011). Beautifully illustrated by Steve McCarthy, this is a perfect gift for young readers.
All royalties to Barnardos.
Reviews / Votes
This small but perfectly-formed selection features verses including 'Muc, Muc, Muc', 'Two Cats of Kilkenny' and "Mary Mac, Mac, Mac, all dressed in black, black, black, silver buttons, buttons, buttons all down her back, back, back". Sing or chant and clap along to Michael Finnegan , who grew whiskers on his chin-egin ... the musicality of such rhythmic verse, whose repetition is one of the enduring joys of early childhood, its value on this occasion being increased by the fact that all royalties from the durable board book version are going to Barnardos * Evening Echo * Parents and children alike will love Sally Go Round the Stars board book with its wonderful selection of Irish nursery rhymes, childhood street songs and Steve McCarthy's colourful pictures. A great book to read aloud * Sunday Independent * will delight young children, parents, guardians and grandparents ... the colour palette reflects the nostalgia of the old rhymes, while the illustrations add to the humour of the text and bring the rhymes up to date and alive -- Children's Books Ireland Reading Guide 2022More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: Up to 3 years
Dimensions
Height: 161 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
268 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78849-246-1 (9781788492461)
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Persons
Sarah Webb is an award-winning children's writer. She won Irish Book awards for Blazing a Trail: Irish Women who Changed the World (illustrated by Lauren O'Neill) and A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea: Favourite Rhymes from an Irish Childhood (illustrated by Steve McCarthy).
Sarah runs creative writing clubs for young writers, reviews children's books for the Irish Independent, programmes many children's and family events and works part-time in a children's bookshop. Passionate about bringing children and books together, Sarah was awarded the Children's Books Ireland Award for Outstanding Contribution to Children's Books in Ireland.
www.sarahwebb.ie
Claire Ranson was born in England where she completed a degree in English Literature and a Master's in Children's Literature. She has worked with Poetry Ireland and Children's Books Ireland. She now lives in Dublin with her husband and two children. Steve McCarthy is a Dublin-born art maker and obsessive picture-builder. With a keen interest in colour and character, Steve has managed to sneak his singular style into many forms, from Cartoon Saloon's Oscar-nominated feature film Song of the Sea to children's books and projects for brands worldwide. His work won Best Illustration at the IDI Irish Design Awards 2016. For more, visit www.mrstevemccarthy.com
Steve illustrated Sally Go Round the Stars, which was nominated for Irish Children's Book of the Year at the Energy Irish Book Awards, and A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea, which won!
Sarah runs creative writing clubs for young writers, reviews children's books for the Irish Independent, programmes many children's and family events and works part-time in a children's bookshop. Passionate about bringing children and books together, Sarah was awarded the Children's Books Ireland Award for Outstanding Contribution to Children's Books in Ireland.
www.sarahwebb.ie
Claire Ranson was born in England where she completed a degree in English Literature and a Master's in Children's Literature. She has worked with Poetry Ireland and Children's Books Ireland. She now lives in Dublin with her husband and two children. Steve McCarthy is a Dublin-born art maker and obsessive picture-builder. With a keen interest in colour and character, Steve has managed to sneak his singular style into many forms, from Cartoon Saloon's Oscar-nominated feature film Song of the Sea to children's books and projects for brands worldwide. His work won Best Illustration at the IDI Irish Design Awards 2016. For more, visit www.mrstevemccarthy.com
Steve illustrated Sally Go Round the Stars, which was nominated for Irish Children's Book of the Year at the Energy Irish Book Awards, and A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea, which won!