Awards Received
Nominated for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2024
Shortlisted: Specsavers Children's Book of the Year (Junior)
BookTrust Book of the Month October 2023
BookTrust Northern Ireland Book of the Day 4th October 2023
- Description
- Praise
- About the Author
- Reader Reviews
An Irish Traveller folktale told by award-winning author Oein DeBhairduin, co-published by inclusive Irish presses Little Island and Skein Press
Illustrated by Olya Anima
"At night, as the slugs rested beneath the stars, the younger brother made plans for a new home."
Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week 16th July 2023
BookTrust Book of the Month October 2023
BookTrust Northern Ireland Book of the day 4th October 2023
Drawn from the Irish Traveller storytelling tradition, DeBhairduin’s tale is a gentle allegory about identity, self-acceptance and different ways of seeing the world."Beautifully illustrated." — The Irish Times
"A beautifully illustrated picture book ... It’s a clever story about acceptance and celebrating, as the book says, “similarities and common connection”." — Sarah Webb, Irish Independent
"A warm story of difference and commonality." — Sunday Independent
"A beautifully illustrated refreshing modern-day Aesop’s Fable ... This sweet and unique picture book is rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community and gently explores themes of belonging, community, friendship, acceptance, and feelings with a light-hearted and thoughtful touch." — BookTrust Northern Ireland
"I love this story." — The John Toal Show
"In a world full of prejudice, the message here is one of respect for all ways of life." — The Echo
"A gorgeous, elegant book, with a profound, unforgettable message." — Meath Chronicle
"This is a gorgeous book and hopefully not the last we hear of Oein and Olya." — Read and Reviewed
Praise for Oein DeBhairduin's Why the Moon Travels
"A beautiful book, immaculately written in clear but inventive language AND Why the Moon Travels, the title story, may be the most beautiful of all the tales, a metaphysical love story and tragedy that echoes everything from Lorca to Ladyhawke." — Irish Times
"Life-affirming, luminous and lyrical, these vividly told stories of folklore, make the reader see nature — and the Travelling community in a new light." — Irish Examiner
"DeBhairduin is a born storyteller.And here is a book that extends its hands generously across a boundary. A gift to the settled community, it belongs in every school and household."— Children’s Book Ireland, Editors Choice
"DeBhairduin writes with extraordinary lyricism and deep passion." — Books Ireland Magazine
Description
An Irish Traveller folktale told by award-winning author Oein DeBhairduin, co-published by inclusive Irish presses Little Island and Skein Press
Illustrated by Olya Anima
"At night, as the slugs rested beneath the stars, the younger brother made plans for a new home."
Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week 16th July 2023
BookTrust Book of the Month October 2023
BookTrust Northern Ireland Book of the day 4th October 2023
Drawn from the Irish Traveller storytelling tradition, DeBhairduin’s tale is a gentle allegory about identity, self-acceptance and different ways of seeing the world.Praise
"Beautifully illustrated." — The Irish Times
"A beautifully illustrated picture book ... It’s a clever story about acceptance and celebrating, as the book says, “similarities and common connection”." — Sarah Webb, Irish Independent
"A warm story of difference and commonality." — Sunday Independent
"A beautifully illustrated refreshing modern-day Aesop’s Fable ... This sweet and unique picture book is rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community and gently explores themes of belonging, community, friendship, acceptance, and feelings with a light-hearted and thoughtful touch." — BookTrust Northern Ireland
"I love this story." — The John Toal Show
"In a world full of prejudice, the message here is one of respect for all ways of life." — The Echo
"A gorgeous, elegant book, with a profound, unforgettable message." — Meath Chronicle
"This is a gorgeous book and hopefully not the last we hear of Oein and Olya." — Read and Reviewed
Praise for Oein DeBhairduin's Why the Moon Travels
"A beautiful book, immaculately written in clear but inventive language AND Why the Moon Travels, the title story, may be the most beautiful of all the tales, a metaphysical love story and tragedy that echoes everything from Lorca to Ladyhawke." — Irish Times
"Life-affirming, luminous and lyrical, these vividly told stories of folklore, make the reader see nature — and the Travelling community in a new light." — Irish Examiner
"DeBhairduin is a born storyteller.And here is a book that extends its hands generously across a boundary. A gift to the settled community, it belongs in every school and household."— Children’s Book Ireland, Editors Choice
"DeBhairduin writes with extraordinary lyricism and deep passion." — Books Ireland Magazine