Bookclub Update-March & April
It’s been a lively and creative spring for our Book Club!
Our young reviewers were thrilled to see their animal-themed book reviews featured in the spring edition of Moycullen Matters. This term, the club has also been tackling the big question: Which diary series is better –Dork Diaries or Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Reviews have been written, votes have been cast, and the results will appear in the next edition of Moycullen Matters, due out in early June!
Taking advantage of the fine weather, we held several Book Club meetings outdoors in the courtyard. One of the highlights was creating Potato Pals—potato-based versions of beloved book characters!
As part of the KPMG Junior Juries programme, we explored a brilliant selection of books:
Stitch by Pádraig Kenny
Beanie the Bansheenie by Eoin Colfer, illustrated by Steve McCarthy
Na Trí Mhuicín by Áine Ní Ghlinn
Bearradh Gruaige d’Eóinín by Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin
Fia and the Last Snow Deer by Eilish Fisher
The Dictionary Story by Oliver Jeffers
The Faerie Isle by Síne Quinn
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses by David Hare
We used resources and videos from Children’s Books Ireland and one thing that amazed us was to learn that it took ten years for The dictionary story to be written from start to finish!!
A special highlight was an online zoom ‘visit’ from Eoin Colfer and Steve McCarthy, who spoke to three classes about their book Beanie the Bansheenie. It was a fun and inspiring experience for all!
We’ve now submitted our votes for our favourite titles and eagerly await the announcement of the national winner on May 19th.
Well done to all our enthusiastic readers! 📚✨
Mrs E Walsh
