An informative guide to Irish children's books.

It contains a wide range of articles, which will appeal to anyone interested in contemporary thinking about Irish children's literature. It includes articles on Cultural concerns Reflecting the past and depicting the present

The place of books in the primary and post-primary classroom

Award-winning books

Irish children's books in translation

Sources for researching Irish children's literature

Hundreds of reviews of recent children's books are contained in this useful and attractive publication, which is illustrated in full-colour throughout.

The contributors are all highly regarded commentators in the area of children's books.