Na Weatherbies – serie

The first book in the Na Weatherbies series introduces children to Gabhán Grian and the rest of these lovable weather characters who make it easy for young children to remember key concepts about the world around us and the need to take good care of our planet. This charming Irish-language picture book models pro-social behaviours around having fun with competitive play whether winning or losing, whilst getting kids thinking and talking about different weather patterns.“Tá Gabhán Grian ag dul amach, ag triomú slodán ar a bhealach. Tá a chairde go léir i Slodán-Plás agus cuireann sé ceist ar mhaith leo rás? Anonn chuig an pháirc don spórt is spraoi, ansin déanann siad line, réidh le rith. Tús nó deireadh, mall nó gasta, ag súgradh le chéile go sona sásta.”This book is also available in English as Sammy Sun is Coming Out to Play. Choose one book or get the pair for parallel learning or shared reading in mixed-language groups.Key Features⁠Engaging eco story by Yvonne Fleming for ages 2–6Colourful pictures by James Salenga to enthral little onesLovable, memorable characters modelling pro-social behaviours and values for young readersIrish and English editions available for parallel reading or shared reading in mixed-language families/groupsAligned to The World Around Us and other key Areas of Learning in the Early Years and Foundation Stage curriculumAligned to the four Aistear Early Childhood Curriculum Framework themes of wellbeing, identity and belonging, communicating, and exploring and thinkingAligned to 12 global Eco Schools themesCreated by The Weatherbies Ltd, UK STEM Ambassadors, the official Early Years partners of Eco Schools NI and partners of Twinkl NIEntertainment and education for young childrenWritten by Yvonne Fleming and illustrated by James Salenga, the colourful picture books in the Weatherbies series are perfect for introducing eco topics and other concepts to children at Early Years Foundation Stage. Na Weatherbies are a lovable community of friends who live, learn and play in the wonderful world of Skytown. Through their interactions with the world around them, each other, and the pesky Truailleáin, the Weatherbies gang teach pro-social behaviours and values such as co-operation and responsibility.Language, music and learningThe book series is also available in English, and can be used as parallel texts, for children reading them side by side, or for non-Irish-speaking parents or siblings to read along with children learning Irish.Learning is easier when music is involved! Kids can sing along with accompanying songs on streaming platforms. The album Foinn Éicea by Na Weatherbies le Clare Galway, has a whole host of new eco-topical songs such as Cuir sa Bruscair É, Ag Athsholáthar Cumhachta ar Dhóigh Nádúrtha, Is Maith Athchúrsáil a Dhéanamh and many more.​​Deepen the learning from the book with the educational series Topaicí Spraoi leis na Weatherbies, available on BBC Gaeilge’s online learning platform and the Na Weatherbies Foghlaim YouTube channel. All companion materials can be accessed via the Weatherbies website. Trusted educational partnershipsThe Weatherbies are the official Early Years partners for Eco Schools NI, part of the global Eco Schools network delivering the Eco Schools programme by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), one of the world's largest environmental education organisations. The book series and companion materials are aligned to the global Eco Schools themes of biodiversity & nature, climate change, energy, food, global citizenship, health & wellbeing, litter, marine & coast, school grounds, transport, waste, and water. Access the full range of resources to go with this book on the Weatherbies website.The Weatherbies are UK STEM Ambassadors, are partnered with global teaching resource providers Twinkl and are learner members of Learnovate in Trinity College Dublin.

Kids can learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle their waste with this charming Irish-language picture book. It is the second in Na Weatherbies story book series that features lovable weather characters who make it easy for young children to remember key concepts about the world around us and the need to take good care of our planet.“Dé Luain, bíonn Tríona Tuar Ceatha i gcónaí ar bis mar gur sin an lá a dhéanann sí a hathchúrsáil arís.Lena geairde ag cuidiú, oibrionn siad gan dua, ag foghlaim nach mbionn athchursáil iontach, iontach crua.Tagann na Truailleáin dhána, ag scriosadh ar fud na háite, Ag déanamh trup is calláin agus an clós a fhágáil cráite.An dig leis na Weatherbies stop a chur leis an truailliú?An ndéanfaidh siad athchúrsáil agus am a bheith fágtha don súgradh?”The Weatherbies curriculum-aligned books make lovely gifts for children, playgroups or schools. This book is also available in English as Rosie Rainbow’s Recycling Day–choose one book or get the pair for parallel learning!Key Features⁠Engaging eco story by Yvonne Fleming for ages 2–6Colourful pictures by James Salenga to enthral little onesLovable, memorable characters modelling pro-social behaviours and values for young readersIrish and English editions available for parallel readingAligned to The World Around Us and other key Areas of Learning in the Early Years and Foundation Stage curriculumAligned to the four Aistear Early Childhood Curriculum Framework themes of wellbeing, identity and belonging, communicating, and exploring and thinkingAligned to 12 global Eco Schools themesCreated by The Weatherbies Ltd, UK STEM Ambassadors, the official Early Years partners of Eco Schools NI and partners of Twinkl NIEntertainment and education for young childrenWritten by Yvonne Fleming and illustrated by James Salenga, the colourful picture books in the Weatherbies series are perfect for introducing eco topics and other concepts to children at Early Years Foundation Stage. Na Weatherbies are a lovable community of friends who live, learn and play in the wonderful world of Skytown. Through their interactions with the world around them, each other, and the pesky Truailleáin, the Weatherbies gang teach pro-social behaviours and values such as co-operation and responsibility.Language, music and learningThe book series is also available in English, and can be used as parallel texts, for children reading them side by side, or for non-Irish-speaking parents to read along with children learning Irish.Learning is easier when music is involved! Kids can sing along with accompanying song Amhrán Athchúrsála Tríona Tuar Ceatha (Is Maith Athchúrsáil a Dhéanamh) on streaming platforms. The album Foinn Éicea by Na Weatherbies le Clare Galway, has a whole host of new eco-topical songs such as Cuir sa Bruscair É, Ag Athsholáthar Cumhachta ar Dhóigh Nádúrtha, Beacha Beaga Buí and many more.Trusted educational partnershipsThe Weatherbies are the official Early Years partners for Eco Schools NI, part of the global Eco Schools network delivering the Eco Schools programme by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), one of the world's largest environmental education organisations. The book series and companion materials are aligned to the global Eco Schools themes of biodiversity & nature, climate change, energy, food, global citizenship, health & wellbeing, litter, marine & coast, school grounds, transport, waste, and water. Access the full range of resources to go with this book on the Weatherbies website.The Weatherbies are UK STEM Ambassadors, are partnered with global teaching resource providers Twinkl and are learner members of Learnovate in Trinity College Dublin.

Make teaching the water cycle fun for little children with this curriculum-aligned picture book from the Na Weatherbies Irish-language series. This cast of memorable characters make it easy to remember key concepts about the world around us and the need to take good care of our planet. The game of “What Am I?” will get little imaginations going and can inspire real-life games as kids look to the sky.“Tá spórt agus spraoi ag Seán Scamall inniu, ag súgradh thíos sa pháirc.Ag déanamh cruthanna dá chairde uilig, agus iad ina suí ag amharc.Ach tagann na Truailleáin dhána agus fliuchann Fearghal Fearthainn iad le huisce.Ach soilsionn Gabhán Grian go geal chun na Truailleáin a thriomú níos gaiste.Ní thuigeann na Truailleáin timthriall an uisce, nó cá mbíonn an fhearthainn go deo.Ach insíonn Fearghal faoi thuras an uisce chun gach rud a choinneáil breá beo.”This book is also available in English as Colin Cloud is Making Shapes. Pair the books for parallel language learning or shared reading in mixed-language groups.Language, music and learningThe book series is also available in English, and can be used as parallel texts, for children reading them side by side, or for non-Irish-speaking parents and siblings to read along with children learning Irish.Learning is easier when music is involved! Kids can sing along with accompanying song Amhrán Timthriall an Uisce on streaming platforms. The album Foinn Éicea by Na Weatherbies le Clare Galway, has a whole host of new eco-topical songs such as Cuir sa Bruscair É, Ag Athsholáthar Cumhachta ar Dhóigh Nádúrtha, Beacha Beaga Buí and many more.Trusted educational partnershipsThe Weatherbies are the official Early Years partners for Eco Schools NI, part of the global Eco Schools network delivering the Eco Schools programme by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), one of the world's largest environmental education organisations. The book series and companion materials are aligned to the global Eco Schools themes of biodiversity & nature, climate change, energy, food, global citizenship, health & wellbeing, litter, marine & coast, school grounds, transport, waste, and water. Access the full range of resources to go with this book on the Weatherbies website.The Weatherbies are UK STEM Ambassadors, are partnered with global teaching resource providers Twinkl and are learner members of Learnovate in Trinity College Dublin.

The fourth book in the Weatherbies series is the perfect inspiration for little horticulturists. In this tale of teamwork and caring for the environment, Fearghal Fearthainn, Gábhan Grian, and Gearóid Gaoth team up with the other Weatherbies to provide the ideal conditions for their newly-planted seeds to grow into their favourite healthy fruit and vegetables. But then Na Truailleáin turn up, wreaking havoc…“Tá Fearghal Fearthainn ar bis agus réidh do lá lán spraoi.Ag spraeáil uisce isteach san aer, tugann sé deoch do na plandaí agus é ag rith.Bíonn na Weatherbies ag obair agus ag foghlaim le chéile, ag plandáil leo go sona sásta.Cuireann siad cuid mhór sraitheanna de thorthaí agus glasraí blasta.Ach tagann na Truailleáin dhána, agus scaoileann siad ola thart.Ba mhaith le hOilibhéar cuidiú, ach déanann sé prácás ceart.An mbeidh na Weatherbies ábalta gach rud a dhéanamh réidh?An mbeidh torthaí agus glasraí blasta acu don lón ag deireadh an lae?”This book is also available in English as Colin Cloud is Making Shapes. Pair the books for parallel language learning or shared reading in mixed-language groups.Key Features⁠Engaging eco story by Yvonne Fleming for ages 2–6Colourful pictures by James Salenga to enthral little onesLovable, memorable characters modelling pro-social behaviours and values for young readersIrish and English editions available for parallel reading or shared reading in mixed-language families/groupsAligned to The World Around Us and other key Areas of Learning in the Early Years and Foundation Stage curriculumAligned to the four Aistear Early Childhood Curriculum Framework themes of wellbeing, identity and belonging, communicating, and exploring and thinkingAligned to 12 global Eco Schools themesCreated by The Weatherbies Ltd, UK STEM Ambassadors, the official Early Years partners of Eco Schools NI and partners of Twinkl NIEntertainment and education for young childrenWritten by Yvonne Fleming and illustrated by James Salenga, the colourful picture books in the Weatherbies series are perfect for introducing eco topics and other concepts to Early Years Foundation Stage children. The Weatherbies are a lovable community of friends who live, learn and play in the wonderful world of Skytown. Through their interactions with the world around them, each other, and the pesky Pollutants, the Weatherbies gang teach pro-social behaviours and values such as co-operation and responsibility.Language, music and learningThe book series is also available in Irish, and can be used as parallel texts, for children reading them side by side, or for non-Irish-speaking parents to read along with children learning Irish.Learning is easier when music is involved! Kids can sing along with the accompanying song Amhrán an Timthriall an Uisce on streaming platforms. The album Foinn Éicea by Na Weatherbies le Clare Galway, has a whole host of new eco-topical songs such as Cuir sa Bruscair É, Ag Athsholáthar Cumhachta ar Dhóigh Nádúrtha, Beacha Beaga Buí and many more.Trusted educational partnershipsThe Weatherbies are the official Early Years partners for Eco Schools NI, part of the global Eco Schools network delivering the Eco Schools programme by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), one of the world's largest environmental education organisations. The book series and companion materials are aligned to the global Eco Schools themes of biodiversity & nature, climate change, energy, food, global citizenship, health & wellbeing, litter, marine & coast, school grounds, transport, waste, and water. Access the full range of resources to go with this book on the Weatherbies website.The Weatherbies are UK STEM Ambassadors, are partnered with global teaching resource providers Twinkl and are learner members of Learnovate in Trinity College Dublin.

Kids can learn about the impact of climate change at Christmas or any time of year with this charming Irish-language picture book. It is the fifth in Na Weatherbies story book series that features lovable weather characters who make it easy for young children to remember key concepts about the world around us and the need to take good care of our planet.“Tá na maisiucháin in airde agus am anois don chraic,Tá cóisir Nollag ag Síle Sneachta agus tá fáilte mhór roimh chách.Ag gáire, ag ceol agus ag sleamhnú leo le fonn, Fir sneachta, lorga cosa, tá gach cineál súgartha ann.Déanann toit dhubh ó na Truailleáin Dhalba scamall mór sa spéir,Sciobann Oilibhéar Ola mála Shíle, ag scapeadh sneachta leis san aer.Ach téann rudaí ar strae, tá na patrúin aimsire ag athrú,Ón ioglú féin, feiceann siad an sneachta bán ag méadú.Muna leánn an sneachta, beidh orthu fanacht sa teach agus iad gafa!Cé a dhéanfaidh tarrtháil orthu, le ligean dóibh súgradh sa sneachta?”The Weatherbies curriculum-aligned books make lovely gifts for children, playgroups or schools. This book is also available in English as Flo Snow's Christmas Party – choose one book or get the pair for parallel learning or shared reading in mixed-language groups!Key FeaturesEngaging eco story by Yvonne Fleming for ages 2-6Colourful pictures by James Salenga to enthral little onesLovable, memorable characters modelling pro-social behaviours and values for young readersIrish and English editions available for parallel readingAligned to The World Around Us and other key Areas of Learning in the Early Years and Foundation Stage curriculumAligned to the four Aistear Early Childhood Curriculum Framework themes of wellbeing, identity and belonging, communicating, and exploring and thinkingAligned to 12 global Eco Schools themesCreated by The Weatherbies Ltd, UK STEM Ambassadors, the official Early Years partners of Eco Schools NI and partners of Twinkl NIEntertainment and education for young childrenWritten by Yvonne Fleming and illustrated by James Salenga, the colourful picture books in the Weatherbies series are perfect for introducing eco topics and other concepts to children at Early Years Foundation Stage. Na Weatherbies are a lovable community of friends who live, learn and play in the wonderful world of Skytown. Through their interactions with the world around them, each other, and the pesky Truailleain, the Weatherbies gang teach pro-social behaviours and values such as co-operation and responsibility.Language, music and learningThe book series is also available in English, and can be used as parallel texts, for children reading them side by side, or for non-Irish-speaking parents to read along with children learning Irish.Learning is easier when music is involved! Kids can sing along with accompanying song Tá Athrú Aeráide ag Tarlú on streaming platforms. The album Foinn Éicea by Na Weatherbies le Clare Galway, has a whole host of new eco-topical songs such as Cuir sa Bruscair É, Ag Athsholáthar Cumhachta ar Dhóigh Nádúrtha, Is Maith Athchúrsáil a Dhéanamh and many more.Trusted educational partnershipsThe Weatherbies are the official Early Years partners for Eco Schools NI, part of the global Eco Schools network delivering the Eco Schools programme by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), one of the world's largest environmental education organisations. The book series and companion materials are aligned to the global Eco Schools themes of biodiversity & nature, climate change, energy, food, global citizenship, health & wellbeing, litter, marine & coast, school grounds, transport, waste, and water. Access the full range of resources to go with this book on the Weatherbies website.The Weatherbies are UK STEM Ambassadors, are partnered with global teaching resource providers Twinkl and are learner members of Learnovate in Trinity College Dublin.

While Gearóid Gaoth is hard at work on his wind farm, his friends Gábhan Grian, Tríona Tuar Ceatha, Síle Sneachta, Fearghal Fearthainn, Conn Cloichshneachta, and Seán Scamall are working hard too — planning a surprise party for their pal. Always kind and inclusive, they’ve taken a chance on inviting na Truailleáin too. As they look back on their own birthdays throughout the year, they describe the various seasons, making this a lovely way to introduce this early learning topic to young kids. “Tá Gearóid Gaoth an-ghnóthach, ag obair ar Fheirm na Gaoithe ar fad.Tá cuid mór le déanamh aige, tá na tuirbini gaoithe ina stad.Tá a chairde ag déanamh pleananna, ag obair le chéile le fonn.Inniu lá breithe Ghearóid, agus tá cóisir rúnda ag dul a bheith ann.An geimhreadh, an t-earrach, an samhradh, an fómhar, ceithre shéasúr sa bhliain.Labhraionn na Weatherbies ar a laethanta breithe, agus na séasúir is fearr leo féin.”Gearóid Gaoth agus a Lá Breithe is the sixth book in the Na Weatherbies series of curriculum-aligned picture books that use these lovable weather characters to make it easy for young children to remember key concepts about the world around us. It models pro-social behaviours such as compassion, nurturing friendships and taking care of the planet. This book is also available in English as Willy Wind’s Birthday Surprise. Choose one book or get the pair for parallel learning or shared reading in mixed-language groups.Key Features⁠Engaging eco story by Yvonne Fleming for ages 2–6Colourful pictures by James Salenga to enthral little onesLovable, memorable characters modelling pro-social behaviours and values for young readersEnglish or Irish editions available for parallel reading or shared reading in mixed-language groupsAligned to The World Around Us and other key Areas of Learning in the Early Years and Foundation Stage curriculumAligned to the four Aistear Early Childhood Curriculum Framework themes of wellbeing, identity and belonging, communicating, and exploring and thinkingAligned to 12 global Eco Schools themesCreated by The Weatherbies Ltd, UK STEM Ambassadors, the official Early Years partners of Eco Schools NI and partners of Twinkl NIEntertainment and education for young childrenWritten by Yvonne Fleming and illustrated by James Salenga, the colourful picture books in the Weatherbies series are perfect for introducing eco topics and other concepts to Early Years Foundation Stage children. Na Weatherbies are a lovable community of friends who live, learn and play in the wonderful world of Skytown. Through their interactions with the world around them, each other, and the pesky Truailleáin, the Weatherbies gang teach pro-social behaviours and values such as co-operation and responsibility.Language, music and learningThe book series is also available in English, and can be used as parallel texts, for children reading them side by side, or for non-Irish-speaking parents to read along with children learning Irish.Learning is easier when music is involved! Kids can sing along with accompanying song Amhrán Na Séasúir on streaming platforms. The album Foinn Éicea by Na Weatherbies le Clare Galway, has a whole host of new eco-topical songs such as Cuir sa Bruscair É, Ag Athsholáthar Cumhachta ar Dhóigh Nádúrtha, Is Maith Athchúrsáil a Dhéanamh and many more.​​Deepen the learning from the book with the Na Séasúir episode of the companion series Topaicí Spraoi leis na Weatherbies, available on BBC Gaeilge’s online platform.Trusted educational partnershipsThe Weatherbies are the official Early Years partners for Eco Schools NI, part of the global Eco Schools network delivering the Eco Schools programme by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), one of the world's largest environmental education organisations. The book series and companion materials are aligned to the global Eco Schools themes of biodiversity & nature, climate change, energy, food, global citizenship, health & wellbeing, litter, marine & coast, school grounds, transport, waste, and water. Access the full range of resources to go with this book on the Weatherbies website.The Weatherbies are UK STEM Ambassadors, are partnered with global teaching resource providers Twinkl and are learner members of Learnovate in Trinity College Dublin.

Conn Cloichshneachta agus Teach Ósta Do Na Feithidí is one for the little critter caretakers in your life! Young children will be inspired to make or look after a bug hotel at home or at school, with this delightful picture book.It is the seventh in the Na Weatherbies story book series that feature lovable weather characters who make it easy for young children to remember key concepts about the world around us and the need to take good care of our planet. Conn Cloichshneachta agus Teach Ósta Do Na Feithidí models pro-social behaviours such as compassion, working together and taking care of wildlife and the environment. “Deisionn Conn Cloichshneachta rudaí, sin an áit a mbionn a airde,ag déanamh teach ósta do na feithidí, le cuidiú óna chairde.Tagann na Truailleáin dhána agus tosaionn an cur isteach,ach tá rudaí ag Brónach Bruscar agus tá siad an-úsáideach.Oibrionn na Weatherbies deasa ar an ghnathóg adhmaid úrsa dóigh is go mbeidh na feithidi sona agus nach mbeidh ró-fhuar.”This book is also available in English as Harry Hail’s Bug Hotel. Choose one book or get the pair for parallel learning or shared reading in mixed-language groups.Key Features⁠Engaging eco story by Yvonne Fleming for ages 2–6Colourful pictures by James Salenga to enthral little onesLovable, memorable characters modelling pro-social behaviours and values for young readersIrish or English editions available for parallel reading or shared reading in mixed-language groupsAligned to The World Around Us and other key Areas of Learning in the Early Years and Foundation Stage curriculumAligned to the four Aistear Early Childhood Curriculum Framework themes of wellbeing, identity and belonging, communicating, and exploring and thinkingAligned to 12 global Eco Schools themesCreated by The Weatherbies Ltd, UK STEM Ambassadors, the official Early Years partners of Eco Schools NI and partners of Twinkl NIEntertainment and education for young childrenWritten by Yvonne Fleming and illustrated by James Salenga, the colourful picture books in the Weatherbies series are perfect for introducing eco topics and other concepts to Early Years Foundation Stage children. Na Weatherbies are a lovable community of friends who live, learn and play in the wonderful world of Skytown. Through their interactions with the world around them, each other, and the pesky Truailleáin, the Weatherbies gang teach pro-social behaviours and values such as co-operation and responsibility.Language, music and learningThe book series is also available in English, and can be used as parallel texts, for children reading them side by side, or for non-Irish-speaking parents to read along with children learning Irish.Learning is easier when music is involved! Kids can sing along with accompanying song Beacha Beaga Buí on streaming platforms. The album Foinn Éicea by Na Weatherbies le Clare Galway, has a whole host of new eco-topical songs such as Cuir sa Bruscair É, Ag Athsholáthar Cumhachta ar Dhóigh Nádúrtha, Is Maith Athchúrsáil a Dhéanamh and many more.​​Deepen the learning from the book with the Pailniú episode of the companion series Topaicí Spraoi leis na Weatherbies, available on BBC Gaeilge’s online platform.Trusted educational partnershipsThe Weatherbies are the official Early Years partners for Eco Schools NI, part of the global Eco Schools network delivering the Eco Schools programme by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), one of the world's largest environmental education organisations. The book series and companion materials are aligned to the global Eco Schools themes of biodiversity & nature, climate change, energy, food, global citizenship, health & wellbeing, litter, marine & coast, school grounds, transport, waste, and water. Access the full range of resources to go with this book on the Weatherbies website.The Weatherbies are UK STEM Ambassadors, are partnered with global teaching resource providers Twinkl and are learner members of Learnovate in Trinity College Dublin.