Alexandra Colombo – illustratör

He is Ireland’s most famous warrior, a legendary figure who has enchanted children for millennia. But who really was Fionn Mac Cumhaill? And what was he like when he was a child?

In this wonderful, modern retelling of an ancient tale, based on a 12th-century manuscript, Ronan Moore brings young Fionn to life in a series of wild adventures.

A cheeky kid, constantly trying to outsmart the adults around him, Fionn is on the run from his father’s enemies who want him dead. Travel with him as he journeys throughout Ireland, evading capture, outwitting enemies, and training to become the greatest leader Ireland has ever known.

Including the well-known myths of the Salmon of Knowledge and the Dragon of Tara, this book will appeal to all children as they follow Fionn’s life up to the point of his becoming leader of the Fianna.

Download the Young Fionn Activity sheet here.

“I can be kind by saying 'Thank you' for breakfast. I can be kind by asking someone who is alone if they’d like to sit with me at lunch.”

This is Alina, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be kind. You will see that, when she chooses kindness, it spreads everywhere!

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Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest, and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self!

“I can be brave when I try a new vegetable, like eggplant. I can be brave by telling the truth, even if I might get in trouble.”

This is Bob, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be brave. You will see that, when he works hard to be brave, he feels big and strong. It’s hissuperpower!

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest, and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self!

“Today, our class is going to the zoo! We each have a buddy. My buddy has a broken leg, so it’s my job to help him.”

This is Hikaru, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be a good friend. You will see that, when he chooses being a good friend, friendship grows!

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest, and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self!

“I can be honest when my Mommy asks me if I brushed my teeth before going to bed. I can be honest when I tell my friends how I’m feeling.”

This is Leila, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be honest. As you follow her along her day, you will see why being honest matters.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being brave, honest, and kind, to being good friends, these books will help readers meet their best self!

Ruff the dog loves to run. But his owner, Raff, can't keep up and has to sit down on a rock. Will Ruff be able to get Raff up and back home in time for dinner? (Letter-sounds featured: r h b f ff l) Ruff Runs is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5.

Deep in the cold woods, an arctic fox is looking for his supper. He catches a little rat, but decides to let him go. When the rat finds the fox caught in a hunter's trap, will the rat repay the fox's kindness? Little Rat and the Arctic Fox is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh and fully decodable phonics books for Pink A to Orange band. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years

"I can be positive by not blaming myself for a t-ball mistake. I can be positive by not getting upset when it starts to rain."

This is Anika, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be positive. You will see that, when she chooses to be positive, she feels happy, healthy, and good about herself.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful, and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self!

"I can be me when I say what I think about the book I just read. I can be me when I enjoy food nobody else likes!"

This is Freya, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be herself. As you follow her along her day, you will see how being herself makes her feel good... and really happy!

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful, and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self!