fun and engaging
* Woman's Way *
solid and timely ... a lot of learning in a little book
* Irish Examiner *
filled with beautiful illustrations of each animal with their name clearly printed in large font, this book will help develop the imagination of young children
* Kyna, reviewing on Seomra Ranga *
a perfect book to help little people learn about Irish wildlife ... an array of familiar creatures, everything from red squirrels to seals ... this substantial square board book is just right for small hands to grip, turn the pages and possibly try a chew ... this book has lots of appeal. The photos of the animals and birds are clear and bright, and the text is easy to read. The last double-page spread shows all the wildlife featured, which is sure to encourage much enthusiastic pointing and naming
* RTEjr Book Club *
All creatures great and small, from whales and dolphins to bats and hedgehogs, make an appearance in a new wildlife book for the very smallest of readers. The O'Brien Press have added to their 'My First Book' series of toddler-friendly titles a pre-school guide to some of the animals and birds of Ireland. No complex descriptions, no lengthy habitat guides - just one word per species, with good quality photographs set on pleasing pastel backgrounds ... a good starting point for introducing future readers to the wildlife to be seen in the fields, skies, and seas around the country. A welcome addition to an attractive baby board book collection, along with My First Book of Ireland and previous titles on Irish vehicles and the GAA
* Evening Echo *
Ireland/Wildlife: These two board books are part of a clever series designed to introduce babies to the world around them. These two editions deal with wildlife native to the island of Ireland, including deer, foxes and pine martens and things that are intrinsically Irish, including tin whistles, Aran jumpers, wolfhounds and hurls. A fun series that helps babies begin to recognise important parts of our everyday lives and equally brilliant for introducing babies and families living abroad to their heritage or reminding them of home
* Children's Books Ireland *