Irish Child

Watch for seal-skinned selkies coming to shore every ninth day to dance—but keep a safe distance, lest you become mesmerized. If you spy a fair mermaid combing her hair whilst sitting upon a rock, look away, as that could be bad luck indeed. And legend has it that just one encounter with the silver-tongued fairy known as the Charmer may leave a person lovesick and heartbroken. This gorgeous book offers illuminating introductions to fifteen remarkable fairies, the lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish folklore.

During a long, hot July in 1863, the worst race riots the United States has ever seen erupt in New York City. Earlier that year, desperate for more Union soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln instituted a draft - a draft that would allow the wealthy to escape serving in the army by paying a $300 waiver, more than a year's income for the recent immigrant Irish. And on July 11, as the first drawing takes place in Lower Manhattan, the city of New York explodes in rage and fire.

Many little girls in Ireland borrow the dresses for their first holy communion from their big sisters or cousins. This is the tale of Maureen, a girl who finds that her cousin's beautiful dress just does not fit her. She comes up with a clever, so she thinks, solution to the problem.

It is first holy cmmunion time in Ireland. Good things are happening in Kathleen's school. The children in the holy communion class are doing a project on Latin America. It seems like a good idea, especially as Pope Francis comes from Latin America. The children each take a country and prepare a presentation. It sounds simple. But will Nessa, the little rich girl, make things difficult with her project on Peru? Hmm...probably!

Aine, an Irish name pronounced Awn-Yah, is worried that her gifted little brother Olan will ruin her First Holy Communion day with his nonstop flow of chatter. Being gifted means he never stops talking unless he is asleep. He loves calling out long lists of tractors and animals to anyone who will listen. What if he gets up onto the altar during the First Holy Communion day and starts listing animals?

This story is about three children who stay with their grandparents for a holiday in County Leitrim in Ireland. This is a misty, enchanting place known for its fairy hills, gurgling streams, lakes, and hidden caves. They find a baby, but it's so tiny, it couldn't possibly be an ordinary child and soon they realize that she's a fairy. They tell no one about her and secretly try to take care of her themselves. Where did she come from and who does she belong to? It doesn't take long for them to find out and that's when the trouble begins.

Dublin’s dogs are mysteriously disappearing! No guard dogs means thieves are running riot, and with no sheepdogs to herd the animals in Smithfield market, the city is overrun with sheep and goats…and even worse, Dublin’s cats are having an absolute field day! The dwindling doggy population is being blamed on a curious creature known as the Irish Yeti, a tall, terrifying shaggy beast with snow-white fur and red, glowing eyes. Bram Stoker, Molly Malone and the Sackville Street Spooks are fascinated by this monster, but when Molly’s own dog goes missing, the friends decide enough is enough.

Once caring for Buster becomes too strenuous for them, his family decide to abandon him at the edge of Merlin Woods. Now homeless, he nearly perishes but for the kind Billa who decides to care for him. Together a beautiful friendship develops. When Mrs Joyce, who comes to the woods every day to feed the birds and animals, nearly gets mugged, Billa and Buster rush to her aid. The story is about friendship and how kindness is a circle.

Best Loved Irish Legends brings together some of Ireland’s most loved folk stories for a younger audience. Stories from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland.

Ever wonder why we celebrate St. Patrick's Day in America? Well, Ashlyn and Brendan are about to find out; however, they aren't thrilled about it. Still, that doesn't stop their grandfather from teaching them the meaning behind the traditions at each stop they make throughout the day. Will the kids discover pride for their heritage before the end of the day? Only time will tell.

"My Irish grandfather, Thomas Lawrence Downey, was a great storyteller. I never tired of sitting on his knee - and later, when I was a bit too big, sitting at his feet with one of my baby sisters on his knee - listening to his wonderful tall tales. Among the stories I loved the best were the ones about the Irish - and the Downey family in particular. In those tales, I'm afraid, 'dramatic flair' and artistic liberties took over for fact. But as any good storyteller knows, to embellish is to make the tale interesting, especially to a young Tomie."

Mum and Dad are always delighted when the Aunties visit. In this story, Auntie Dee and Auntie Di take their nephews, Tommy and Teddy, to the supermarket to pick up the educational items that the boys need—sweets and Zombies are on the list.

Father Hearty has a problem. The bishop has asked the parents not to take photos during the first holy communion ceremony at an Irish school. But many of the parents are worried that they won't be able to remember the day unless they have photos. What are they going to do? Father Hearty hopes to save the day by bringing in an expert. He asks Miss Aireefairee to come and teach the parents how to use the supercomputer that is the brain. Will that be enough to keep the cameras switched off?

A dramatized, abridged performance of Alice in Wonderland with Eva Le Gallienne, Bambi Linn, and Margaret Webster.

William Wordsworth is one of the greatest poets of English literature. This poem, Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood, is often considered as one of Wordsworth's greatest masterpieces. Here, he explores some of the themes that always inspired him, namely his childhood, memories, the beauties of nature, and the human soul. In this audiobook, the poem has been analyzed with a brief annotation with relevant quotations from the original text. The main poem has also been narrated.

Alexandra and her two bestest friends, Ryker and Chunks, set out to prove that their new teacher Miss Witchner is indeed a real Witch, and has kidnapped their teacher Mrs. Bristol in an attempt to take over their class, the school, and eventually the world!

England's most famous witch trial took place in Lancashire in 1612. Ten of the so-called Pendle Witches were hanged at Lancaster Castle after being deemed guilty of witchcraft. Their ghosts reputedly haunt the village of New Church, which is where one of the witches is said to be buried. The Winter children can't pass up a good trouble - some mystery while traveling with their archeological/librarian scholar father.

Logan is in second grade. Every day, he dreads lunch because his food doesn't look like the food the other kids are eating. Every day he tries to make his lunch look like theirs. Finally, he goes to show and tell and talks about food allergies. He brings some of his food for kids to try. They like it. The lesson of the story is that everyone needs to be tolerant of difference.

This story is about two siblings: a girl who is 16 years old and her little brother who is eight. Oh, boy, how he makes her crazy! Well, that's how she feels. But wait a minute? They were inseparable before, so what happened now?