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Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland - Literature

[SOLD OUT] 10am | Only a Tree: Live Story and Art Workshop with Mary Murphy

November 20, 2020 10:00 am
Cost: €15 per class
Until 10:30 am
SI/1ST/2ND

Join creative talent Mary Murphy for a fun, creative workshop featuring her new book, Only a Tree Knows How to be a Tree, a beautifully written and illustrated picture book about celebrating nature and our own individuality.

In this live event Mary will share a specially made video, introducing Only a Tree. During the video, set in Galway, Mary reads them her book and inspires children to imagine and create their own tree scene.

Mary will then do a short draw-along with the children before answering any questions the children have about her book or her work as an illustrator and writer.

It’s a good idea to prepare questions before the event with your pupils.

 Why not photograph the children’s artwork and send it to the Wonderfest team? We’d love to share it in our online gallery!

A live, interactive event, delivered digitally via your own whiteboard.

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Mary Murphy

Mary Murphy has written and illustrated more than forty bright, strong books for children including What I Like Most and A Kiss Like This. She lives in Dublin with her two dogs Honey and Alfie. Her latest book, Only a Tree Knows How to be a Tree, was published in March 2020 by Otter Barry Books.

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Only a Tree Knows How to be a Tree

A tree has leaves that turn sunshine into tree food. Amazing! Dogs, fishes, birds, water... they are all themselves, yet they fit together to make our living world. A highly original book about what it means to be a person, unique yet intrinsically linked to the wider world - other people, animals and nature. ... a book that can help open up discussions with children about the world and their place in it.

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3 Apr

A pocket full of joy for all you creatives out there! 🤗🤗🤗 @whackochacko is an amazing illustrator and member of the @wonderfestIrel1 🐳 team. He’s always bursting with words of wisdom so I can’t wait for my copy to arrive 🤩

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Our @wonderfestIrel1 friend @whackochacko has produced a wonderful new book all about creativity. Packed with quotes and anecdotes, with his trademark colorful illustrations and sublime design, it’s a real winner. Treat yourself - buy a copy and support an Irish creative too! https://twitter.com/UnawoodsUna/status/1378067132320210946

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Just ordered this fantastic new book by @whackochacko You can order it here too! https://www.whackochacko.com/product/littleoptimist/

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What an amazing project - well done to all @KidsBooksIrel

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With the support of @artscouncil_ie, @KPMG_Ireland &
@toyotaireland we're gifting a total of 8,000 books to children in direct provision, hospitals & homeless services this Christmas. The last delivery has left the warehouse & books are on the way to children all over Ireland.🎄

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