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Anna Donovan


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Anna Donovan, a former teacher, lives in Dublin and is the author of several books for young people.


Extracts

Cá bhfuil Murchú?
Ba é Murchú an cara ab fhearr a bhí ag Ruairí

Where's Murphy?
Murphy was Rory's best friend ...

Emma Says Boo
Sample page from Emma Says Boo

Emma Says Oops
Poor Emma is clumsy, and keeps dropping things ...

Resources

Fireman Sinead
Teaching ideas for first class from O'Brien Reading Programme
Activity sheet 1: based on pages 6-9
Activity sheet 2: what do kids want to be?
Activity sheet 3: based on pages 10-14
Activity sheet 4: based on pages 15-21
Activity sheet 5: based on pages 22-27
Activity sheet 6: based on pages 28-35
Activity sheet 7: based on pages 36-41
Activity sheet 8: based on pages 42-49
Activity sheet 9: based on pages 50-59
Activity sheet 10: draw pictures based on main events in the book

Sinead the Dancer
Teaching ideas for first class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Sinéad ag Damhsa
Billeog saothair 1
Billeog saothair 2

Cuchulainn
Activity sheet 1
Activity sheet 2
Activity sheet 3
Activity sheet 4

Books (select cover or title for more information)


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Cá bhfuil Murchú? (pb)
Is cairde maithe iad Ruairí agus Murchú. Ach lá amháin ní raibh Ruairí ábalta Murchú a fháil in áit ar bith…
Sos 15

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Where's Murphy? (pb)
Murphy is Rory’s best friend. Every day they play together. But one day Rory cannot find Murphy ...
Panda 36

Praise for Where's Murphy?
'O’Brien Panda books are one of the best places to start reading full-length books by yourself. Pandas form a series of more than 30 original stories, mainly by Irish writers, designed especially for young readers aged 5 plus, with plenty of illustrations and simple texts to help build confidence when tackling ‘proper’ stories for the first time, without teacher or parental instruction' Evening Echo
'Young readers will warm to this simple tale about best friendship' Books Ireland
'There’s plenty of fun.' Books Ireland
'The excellent structure of the search provides enough highs and lows to keep the newly independent reader involved to the well-rounded end. Engaging.' Irish Examiner
'A very gentle tale, reassuringly focusing on what can be done to solve the problem rather than dwelling on the sadness and anxiety a pet’s disappearance can bring.' CBI’s Bookfest - Recommended Reading Guide
'Wonderfully captures that innocent world, ideal for those starting to read or enjoy being read short stories. The only pity is that it’s not in hardback because any child who gets this book will want to read it again and again and treasure it as much as Rory does his beloved Murphy.' RTE Guide
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Póga the Dragon (pb)
Only Póga can rekindle the flame that will save the world. Can his friends Shona and Jack help him make the journey of a lifetime?

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Emma Says Boo (pb)
Emma is angry. What can she do? A charming story for starter readers.

Praise for Emma Says Boo
'O'Brien's Panda Cubs series caters for pre-school and absolute beginner readers' Books Ireland
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Emma Says Oops (pb)
Emma is clumsy. She drops her food. She drops her toys. Will she ever learn to juggle like Peter?

Praise for Emma Says Oops
'O'Brien's Panda Cubs series caters for pre-school and absolute beginner readers' Books Ireland
'A reassuring tale for children who compare themselves to siblings or other children.' Irish Independent
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Fireman Sinead (pb)
Sinead has decided what she will be when she's big – a fireman. There are no women fireman everyone tells her, but Sinead doesn't listen …
Panda 4

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Sinead the Dancer (pb)
Sinead wants to learn dancing, but what type? Irish dancing? Ballet? Sinead just doesn't fit in. What can she do?
Panda 8

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Sinéad ag Damhsa (pb)
Is breá le Sinéad an damhsa. Ach cén saghas damhsa? Damhsa Gaelach? Bailé? Ní hea! Tá Sinéad difriúil - tá a stíl féin ag an gcailín seo.
Sos 2

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