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Celebrating Irish Children’s Books | Online School and Family Book Festival.
WonderFest 2021 will take place from 17th to 21st November.

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland - Literature

[FINISHED] 10am | Baby Book Club: Little Owl and the Christmas Star with Mary Murphy

November 22, 2020 10:00 am
Cost: €5 per family
Until 10:30 am
AGE 0 TO 4

Note: This event is from a previous year.
Please visit this year’s festival programme for the latest 2021 events.

Mary Murphy is known for her bright, strong artwork and her simple, lyrical books for babies, toddlers and younger children. Join Mary live as she shares her delightful Christmas-themed book, Little Owl and the Christmas Star. The children (and grown-ups) will then have a chance to ask Mary a question, or show her their own cuddly owls or any other animals, real or cuddly! Mary loves dogs so if you have a dog at home, do show her your dog too!  Mary is looking forward to meeting book and animal lovers from all over Ireland (and the world).

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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 and Little Owl and the Christmas Star is now available as a board book.

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Little Owl And The Star

A joyous version of the nativity story told by a curious little owl. It is a silent night and Little Owl is sitting in their tree with a waiting feeling, when a star sparkles along. “Come with me,” says the star, and Little Owl follows, as do three men on camels and shepherds with their sheep. They soon find themselves part of the happiest scene on Earth. Perfect for small hands, this sturdy board book features a sparkly gold starburst foil effect on the cover and a triumphant last page!

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5 days ago
Watch out for #BookElves2021 from today until 2nd Dec - lots of great recommendations from children's writers, illustrators, librarians, teachers and more.
If you're looking for a children's book, the elves are there to help! https://t.co/MXGLs3Zeve
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🚨The #BookElves2021 are back!🚨
We are children's writers, illustrators, booksellers, reviewers, librarians and teachers and we LOVE children's books.
Today we'll be recommending some of our favourite #IrishBooks
Watch out for us during @RTELateLateShow #LateLateToyShow too! https://t.co/wxNdd7sxli
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And that’s a wrap! #WonderFest21 has officially come to an end and we’ve had an incredible time celebrating the best of children’s books in Ireland over the last five days. https://t.co/Inkm4UrgpU
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THANK YOU to all the speakers and the WonderFest team members.
What a terrific 5 days of books, art, ideas, creativity and fun.
Thanks to all the children, teachers, families and children's writers and illustrators for joining us.
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