The O'Brien Press - All Teaching Resources

Black Flag: Picture books and storytelling to read aloud

A Dublin Fairytale

Download How to draw Fiona

Where Are You, Puffling?

An Irish Adventure

Written by Gerry Daly and Erika McGann

Download Flying Puffin - colouring activity

Download Puffling family - colouring activity

Download Puffling waving - colouring activity

Download Rabbits - colouring activity

Download Seal - colouring activity

Irish Farm Animals

Written by Glyn Evans and Bex Sheridan

Download Activity sheet 1: What Do I Know About Farming?

Download Activity sheet 2: Where Does it All Come From?

Download Activity sheet 3: Cows and Beef

Download Activity sheet 4: It's Really Good For You! Dairy and milk

Download Activity sheet 5: Snuffle Snuffle! Pigs

Download Activity sheet 6: Woolly jumpers. Sheep, llamas and Alpaca

Download Activity sheet 7: Hoof prints. Horses and donkeys

Download Activity sheet 8: Cluck cluck! Chicken, ducks and geese

Download Activity sheet 9: An Extra Pair of Hands. Dogs, cats and other animals on the farm

Download Full set of website links and activities for Irish Farm Animals by Peter Heaney

All About Gaelic Football

Written by Tom Fitzpatrick and Jerry Grogan

Download Write a Crimecall report about the stolen Sam Maguire cup!

Download The Great Debate: what does it mean to be an amateur organisation? Should the GAA go professional? (Gaelic Football & Hurling)

Download Draw a map showing where your local GAA club is ground is and a set of directions explaining how to reach it. (Gaelic Football & Hurling)

Download Write a profile of your local GAA club (Gaelic Football & Hurling)

Download Design a leaflet for Cumann Peil Gael na mBan

Download Find out more about Gaelic Football teams in your province

Download How well do you know the other teams in your province?

Download Create your own Fantasy Football Team!

Mr Bear to the Rescue

By Debi Gliori

Download Teaching ideas for junior infants from O'Brien Reading Programme

Mr Bear's Picnic

By Debi Gliori

Download Teaching ideas for senior infants from O'Brien Reading Programme

What Are Friends For?

Written by Sally Grindley, Illustrated by Penny Dann

Download Teaching ideas for senior infants from O'Brien Reading Programme Supplement

The Children of Lir

Ireland's Favourite Legend

Written by Laura Ruth Maher, Illustrated by Conor Busuttil

Download 11 activity sheets for children throughout primary school by Peter Heaney

The Secret of Kells

Written by Tomm Moore, Retold by Mary Webb, Illustrated by Cartoon Saloon

Download Education worksheets for primary schools from www.thesecretofkells.com

Download Education worksheets for secondary schools from www.thesecretofkells.com

Little Piggies

By Paul Morgan

Download Teaching ideas for junior infants from O'Brien Reading Programme

Gulliver in Lilliput

Written by Frank Murphy, Illustrated by Josip Lizatovic

Download Activity sheet 1

Download Activity sheet 2

Download Activity sheet 3

Download Activity sheet 4

The Story of Ireland

Written by Brendan O'Brien, Illustrated by Cartoon Saloon

Download Saints & Pagans: Activity 1

Download Saints & Pagans: Activity 2

Download Saints & Pagans: Activity 3

Download Saints & Pagans: Activity 4

Download Statues with a Story: Activity 1

Download Statues with a Story: Activity 2

Download Statues with a Story: Activity 3

Download The Celts: Activity 1

Download The Celts: Activity 2

Download The Celts: Activity 3

Download The Celts: Activity 4

Download To School: Activity 1

Download To School: Activity 2

Download To School: Activity 3

Download To School: Activity 4

Download To School: Activity 5

Download Time Travel: Activity 1

Download Time Travel: Activity 2

Download Time Travel: Activity 3

Download History Detectives: Activity 1

Download History Detectives: Activity 2

Download History Detectives: Activity 3

Download Footprints in the Future: Activity 1

Download Footprints in the Future: Activity 2

Download Best of Ireland: Activity 1

Download Best of Ireland: Activity 2

Download Best of Ireland: Activity 3

Shooting for the Stars

My Journey to Become Ireland’s First Astronaut

Written by Dr. Norah Patten, Illustrated by Jennifer Farley

Download Range of activity sheets by Peter Heaney

Sailor Bear

Written by Martin Waddell, Illustrated by Virginia Austin

Download Teaching ideas for senior infants from O'Brien Reading Programme

Blazing a Trail

Irish Women Who Changed the World

Written by Sarah Webb, Illustrated by Lauren O'Neill

Download Teaching guide to the book by Nicola Heaney

Dare to Dream

Irish People Who Took on the World (and Won!)

Written by Sarah Webb, Illustrated by Graham Corcoran

Download Teaching guide to the book by Nicola Heaney

Sally Go Round The Stars

Favourite Rhymes from an Irish Childhood

Written by Sarah Webb and Claire Ranson, Illustrated by Steve McCarthy

Download Colour your own rhyme: I've Got a Dog as Thin as a Rail ...

Download Colour your own rhyme: Row, Row, Row Your Boat ...

Download Colour your own rhyme: There Was An Old Woman Who Swallowed A Fly ...

Purple Flag: For readers aged 5+ (includes Pandas)

Ducks in Trouble

Written by and Illustrated by Patrice Aggs

Download Suggested ways to make your own music

Download Help Pintail to find the clothes and instruments he needs to be a real musician

Danny and Baby Do It All

Written by Brianóg Brady Dawson, Illustrated by Michael Connor

Download Teaching ideas for first class from the O'Brien Reading Programme Supplement

Danny Brown and the Monster Toothbrush

Written by Brianóg Brady Dawson, Illustrated by Michael Connor, Coloured by Alan Nolan

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

Danny Brown and the Talking Teeth

Written by Brianóg Brady Dawson, Illustrated by Michael Connor, Coloured by Alan Nolan

Download Teaching ideas for 1st class from the O'Brien Reading Programme

Danny's Sick Trick

Written by Brianóg Brady Dawson, Illustrated by Michael Connor

Download Teaching ideas for first class from the O'Brien Reading Programme Supplement

Download Rearrange the letters to see what Aunt Bessie is cooking.

Download Spot the differences between two pictures of Danny.

Download Help Danny and Susie find Aunt Bessie's house.

Granny Makes a Mess

Written by Brianóg Brady Dawson, Illustrated by Michael Connor

Download Teaching ideas for first class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Katie's Cake

Written by Stephanie Dagg, Illustrated by Stephen Hall

Download Activity sheet 1: based on front and back covers

Download Activity sheet 2: based on pages 6-11

Download Activity sheet 3: based on pages 11-13

Download Activity sheet 4: based on pages 12-19

Download Activity sheet 5: based on pages 20-29

Download Activity sheet 6: based on pages 30-44

Download Activity sheet 7: based on pages 45-54

Download Activity sheet 8: based on pages 55-64

Download Activity sheet 9: based on pages 55-64

Download Activity sheet 10

Download Teaching ideas for first class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Katie's Caterpillars

Written by Stephanie Dagg, Illustrated by Stephen Hall

Download Activity sheet 1: bendy caterpillars

Download Activity sheet 2: playdough caterpillars

Download Activity sheet 3: paper chain caterpillar

Download Activity sheet 4: sock caterpillar

Download Activity sheet 5: a summertime activity - keeping caterpillars

Download Activity sheet 6: caterpillar cake

Download Activity sheet 7: painted butterflies

Download Activity sheet 8: toilet roll butterfly

Download Activity sheet 9: beetle drive

Download Activity sheet 10: minibeest hunt

Download Teaching ideas for senior infants from O'Brien Reading Programme

My Dog Lively

Written by Patrick Deeley, Illustrated by Martin Fagan

Download Teaching ideas for first and second class from the O'Brien Reading Programme

Fireman Sinead

Written by Anna Donovan, Illustrated by Susan Cooper

Download Activity sheet 1: based on pages 6-9

Download Activity sheet 10: draw pictures based on main events in the book

Download Activity sheet 2: what do kids want to be?

Download Activity sheet 3: based on pages 10-14

Download Activity sheet 4: based on pages 15-21

Download Activity sheet 5: based on pages 22-27

Download Activity sheet 6: based on pages 28-35

Download Activity sheet 7: based on pages 36-41

Download Activity sheet 8: based on pages 42-49

Download Activity sheet 9: based on pages 50-59

Download Teaching ideas for first class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Sinead the Dancer

Written by Anna Donovan, Illustrated by Susan Cooper

Download Teaching ideas for first class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Bad Hair Day

Written by Catherine Doolan, Illustrated by Maeve Kelly

Download Teaching ideas for first/second class by Anne O'Carroll

Ribbit, Ribbit

Written by Anne Marie Herron, Illustrated by Stephen Hall

Download Teaching ideas for first class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Spotty Sally

Written by Anne Marie Herron, Illustrated by Stephen Hall

Download Teaching ideas for first class from the O'Brien Reading Programme Supplement

A Garden for Tom

Written by Una Leavy, Illustrated by Margaret Suggs

Download Teaching ideas for first class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Barry's New Bed

Written by Una Leavy, Illustrated by Moira McNamara

Download Teaching ideas for first class from the O'Brien Reading Programme Supplement

No Shoes for Tom

Written by Una Leavy, Illustrated by Margaret Suggs

Download Teaching ideas for first class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Muckeen and the UFO

By Fergus Lyons

Download Teaching ideas for first class by Anne O'Carroll

Muckeen the Pig

Written by and Illustrated by Fergus Lyons

Download Discovery Challenge: make your own Muckeen, and explore the world of pigs!

Download Teaching ideas for first class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Conor's Cowboy Suit

Written by Gillian Perdue, Illustrated by Michael Connor

Download Conor's Dream: activity sheet number 1

Download Conor's Cowboy Crunch: activity sheet number 2

Download A Cowboy's Clothes: activity sheet number 3

Download Cowboy Songs: activity sheet number 4

The Little Black Sheep

Panda 6

Written by and Illustrated by Elizabeth Shaw

Download Teaching ideas for second class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Amy's Wonderful Nest

Written by Gordon Snell, Illustrated by Fergus Lyons

Download Teaching ideas for first class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Yellow Flag: For readers aged 6+ (includes Flyers)

Trouble for Tuffy

A Katie and Ted Story

Written by Ann Bermingham and Marie Burlington

Download Teaching ideas for second class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Ed's Bed

Written by Eoin Colfer, Illustrated by Woody Fox

Download Discover Challenge based on Ed's Bed: make your own wordsearch.

Ed's Funny Feet

Written by Eoin Colfer, Illustrated by Woody Fox

Download Discovery Challenge: find out all about feet and shoes

Download Teaching ideas for second class from the O'Brien Reading Programme Supplement

The Lough Neagh Monster

Written by Sam McBratney, Illustrated by Donald Teskey

Download Teaching ideas for second class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Mad Grandad and the Flying Saucer

Written by and By (artist) Oisín McGann

Download Discovery Challenge: make a collage and more!

Don't Open that Box

By Conor McHale

Download Discovery Challenge: Wonderful ideas exploring the world of newspapers, greek myth and crocodile construction!

Download Teaching ideas for first/second class from the O'Brien Reading Programme

Jigsaw Stew

By Conor McHale

Download Discovery Challenge: how to make your own jigsaw.

Download Teaching ideas for second class from the O'Brien Reading Programme Supplement

The Big Fight

The Story of the Táin

Written by Frank Murphy, Illustrated by Kieron Black

Download Activity sheet 1: based on pages 6-10

Download Activity sheet 2: bull for sale!

Download Activity sheet 3: based on pages 11-14

Download Activity sheet 4: based on pages 15-18

Download Activity sheet 5: based on pages 19-23

Download Activity sheet 6: based on pages 24-29

Download Activity sheet 7: based on pages 30-39

Download Activity sheet 8: based on pages 40-49

Download Activity sheet 9: based on pages 50-59

Download Activity sheet 10: based on pages 60-64

Download Discovery Challenge: ancient placenames, where they occur throughout Ireland, and what they mean!

Download Teaching ideas for second class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Alfie Green and a Sink Full of Frogs

Written by Joe O'Brien, Illustrated by Jean Texier

Download My own Arcania

Download Teaching Guide for Alfie Green and a Sink Full of Frogs

Alfie Green and the Conker King

Written by Joe O'Brien, Illustrated by Jean Texier

Download Create a new character!

Download Exploring Arcania

Alfie Green and the Fly-Trapper

Written by Joe O'Brien, Illustrated by Jean Texier

Download Ask Alfie!

Download A very strange plant ...

Download Teaching Guide for Alfie Green and the Fly-trapper

Alfie Green and the Magical Gift

Written by Joe O'Brien, Illustrated by Jean Texier

Download My Garden

Download My Friend Alfie

Download Teaching guide to Alfie Green and the Magical Gift

Alfie Green and the Monkey Puzzler

Written by Joe O'Brien, Illustrated by Jean Texier

Download Monkey Business!

Download Teaching Guide for Alfie Green and the Monkey Puzzler

Alfie Green and the Supersonic Subway

Written by Joe O'Brien, Illustrated by Jean Texier

Download Word search

Download Buried Treasures

Download My favourite memory ...

The Leprechaun Who Wished He Wasn't

Written by Siobhán Parkinson, Illustrated by Donald Teskey

Download Teaching ideas for second class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Red Flag: For readers aged 8+

Fiacla Mhamó

Written by Brianóg Brady Dawson, Illustrated by Michael Connor, Translated by Daire MacPháidín

Download Billeog saothair 1

Download Billeog saothair 2

Written by Erika McGann, Illustrated by Vince Reid

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Making Millions

Written by Erika McGann, Illustrated by Vince Reid

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Scavenger Hunt

Written by Erika McGann, Illustrated by Vince Reid

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

The Clubhouse Mystery

Written by Erika McGann, Illustrated by Vince Reid

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

The Great Pig Escape

By Linda Moller

Download Activity sheet 1: based on pages 9-17.

Download Activity sheet 2: based on pages 18-35

Download Activity sheet 3: based on pages 36-50

Download Activity sheet 4: based on pages 51-63

Download Activity sheet 5: based on pages 64-90

Download Activity sheet 6: based on pages 91-119

Download Activity sheet 7: based on pages 120-143

Download Teaching ideas for third class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Charlie Harte and his Two-Wheeled Tiger

Written by Frank Murphy, Illustrated by Celine Kiernan

Download Activity sheet 1: based on pages 7-14

Download Activity sheet 2: questions on pages 15-23

Download Activity sheet 3: word puzzle based on pages 15-23

Download Activity sheet 4: based on pages 24-32

Download Activity sheet 5: paint your own bicycle

Download Activity sheet 6: based on pages 33-45

Download Activity sheet 7: safe cycling, based on pages 40-45

Download Activity sheet 8: based on pages 46-49

Download Activity sheet 9: based on pages 50-45

Download Activity sheet 10: based on pages 55-66

Download Activity sheet 11: based on pages 67-75

Download Activity sheet 12: based on pages 76-80

Download Activity sheet 13: based on pages 81-92

Download Teaching ideas for third class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Daifní Dineasár

Written by Aine Ní Ghlinn, Illustrated by Michael Connor

Download Billeog saothair 1

Download Billeog saothair 2

Moncaí Dána

Written by Aine Ní Ghlinn, Illustrated by Aileen Caffrey

Download Billeog saothair 1

Download Billeog saothair 2

Adam's Starling

Written by Gillian Perdue, Illustrated by Barry Reynolds

Download Activity sheet 1: looking after birds

Download Activity sheet 2: identifying birds

Download Activity sheet 3: feelings and emotions

Download Teaching ideas for third class from the O'Brien Reading Programme Supplement

An tUan Beag Dubh

Written by and Illustrated by Elizabeth Shaw, Translated by Daire MacPháidín

Download Billeog Saothair 1: Cad atá ar Phóló?

Download Billeog Saothair 2: Cad atá ar an uan beag dubh?

Download Billeog Saothair 3: Cad atá ar an aoire?

Juliet's Story

Written by William Trevor, Illustrated by Alan Clarke

Download Teaching ideas for fourth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Blue Flag: For readers aged 10+

Mollie On The March

By Anna Carey

Download Teaching guide to the book by Nicola Heaney

The Making of Mollie

By Anna Carey

Download Teaching guide to the book by Aisling Hamill

Benny and Babe

By Eoin Colfer

Download Teaching ideas for sixth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Benny and Omar

By Eoin Colfer

Download Teaching guide to the novel by Irene Barber

Download Teaching ideas for sixth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

A Girl Called Blue

By Marita Conlon-McKenna

Download Teaching guide by Irene Barber

Fields of Home

Written by Marita Conlon-McKenna, Illustrated by Donald Teskey and PJ Lynch

Download Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 3

In Deep Dark Wood

By Marita Conlon-McKenna

Download Four pages of structured teaching guides to the novel

Download Teaching ideas for fourth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Safe Harbour

By Marita Conlon-McKenna

Download Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 3

Under the Hawthorn Tree

Children of the Famine

Written by Marita Conlon-McKenna, Illustrated by Donald Teskey, Cover design or artwork by PJ Lynch

Download Drama ideas based on the novel, by Helen Hallissey. Courtesy InTouch.

Download Teaching guide to the novel by Irene Barber

Download Teaching ideas for fifth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Download Teaching guide to the novel and film: introduction and episode 1 (349 kb)

Download Teaching guide to the novel and film: episode 2 (179 kb)

Download Teaching guide to the novel and film: episode 3 (215 kb)

Download Teaching guide to the novel and film: episode 4 (315 kb)

Wildflower Girl

Written by Marita Conlon-McKenna, Illustrated by Donald Teskey, Cover design or artwork by PJ Lynch

Download Teaching ideas for sixth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Download Teaching Guide for Wildflower Girl

Alice Again

Written by Judi Curtin, Illustrated by Woody Fox

Download Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Activity based on Alice Again

Download Summaries and discussion points for the first 5 Alice and Megan books

Download The Life Coach: activity based on Alice Again

Download The Ten Commandments: activity based on Alice Again

Alice in the Middle

Written by Judi Curtin, Illustrated by Woody Fox, Cover design or artwork by Nicola Colton

Download Summaries & discussion points for the first 5 Alice & Megan books

Alice Next Door

Written by Judi Curtin, Illustrated by Woody Fox

Download Summaries and discussion points for the first 5 Alice & Megan books

Bonjour Alice

Written by Judi Curtin, Illustrated by Woody Fox

Download Summaries & discussion points for the first 5 Alice & Megan books

Don't Ask Alice

Written by Judi Curtin, Illustrated by Woody Fox, Cover design or artwork by Nicola Colton

Download Summaries & discussion points for the first 5 Alice & Megan books

Download The Outfit: activity based on Don't Ask Alice

Eva's Holiday

By Judi Curtin

Download Summary and discussion points for three Eva books by Peter Heaney

Download Conversation Collage: an activity based on the book Eva's Holiday. By Peter Heaney.

Download In The News: an activity based on the book Eva's Holiday. By Peter Heaney.

Download My Favourite Place: an activity based on the book Eva's Holiday. By Peter Heaney.

Download My Travel Diary: an activity based on the book Eva's Holiday. By Peter Heaney.

Download Police Report: an activity based on the book Eva's Holiday. By Peter Heaney.

By Judi Curtin

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Bernard Dunne

Champion of the World

By Bernard Dunne

Download Teaching guide to the book by Nicola Heaney

Deadly Irish History - The Vikings

By John Farrelly

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Fugitives!

A Story of the Flight of the Earls

By Aubrey Flegg

Download Teaching guide to the novel by Peter Heaney

By Kevin Kiely

Download Teaching Guide by Peter Heaney

Red Hugh

The Kidnap of Hugh O'Donnell

By Deborah Lisson

Download Teaching ideas for sixth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Download Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 1

Brian Boru

Emperor of the Irish

By Morgan Llywelyn

Download Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 2

Download Teaching ideas for fifth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Cave of Secrets

By Morgan Llywelyn

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Granuaile: Pirate Queen

By Morgan Llywelyn

Download Teaching Guide for Pirate Queen by Peter Heaney

By Natasha Mac a'Bháird

Download Your Dream Bedroom

Starring Meg

Star Club Book 2

By Natasha Mac a'Bháird

Download Modern Fairy Tale

Download Moving House

Missing Sisters

By Gregory Maguire

Download Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 3

Colm 'Gooch' Cooper

Great Irish Sports Stars

By Donny Mahoney

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Cherokee

By Creina Mansfield

Download Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 2

Download Teaching ideas for fifth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Blood Brother, Swan Sister

1014 Clontarf; A Battle Begins

By Eithne Massey

Download Teaching guide to the book by Liz Morris

The Secret of Kells

Written by Eithne Massey, Illustrated by Cartoon Saloon

Download Education worksheets for primary schools from www.thesecretofkells.com

Download Education worksheets for secondary schools from www.thesecretofkells.com

The Silver Stag of Bunratty

By Eithne Massey

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Tomi

Tomi Reichental's Holocaust Story

By Eithne Massey

Download Teaching guide to the book by Nicola Heaney

Where the Stones Sing

By Eithne Massey

Download Teaching guide to the novel by Peter Heaney.

Run for the Hills

Written by Tom McCaughren, Illustrated by Bex Sheridan

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Run with the Wind

Written by Tom McCaughren, Illustrated by Bex Sheridan

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Race the Atlantic Wind

The Flight of Alcock and Brown

By Oisín McGann

Download Teaching guide to the book by Nicola Heaney

The Gods and their Machines

By Oisín McGann

Download Teaching guide to the novel by Judy Deacon

Just Joshua

By Jan Michael

Download Comprehensive teaching guide to the book

The Rock Boy

By Jan Michael

Download Teaching guide to the book by Liz Morris

Lockie and Dadge

By Frank Murphy

Download Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 2

Download Teaching ideas for sixth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

The Sound of Freedom

By Ann Murtagh

Download Historical notes, references and links from the author

Download Teaching guide to the book by Nicola Heaney

Conor's Caveman

The Amazing Adventures of Ogg

By Alan Nolan

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Fintan's Fifteen

Ireland's Worst Hurling Team Wants You!

Written by and Illustrated by Alan Nolan

Download Teaching Guide by Peter Heaney

Sam Hannigan and the Last Dodo

By Alan Nolan

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Sam Hannigan's Woof Week

By Alan Nolan

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Feile Fever

By Joe O'Brien

Download Croke Park: four activities based on the class outing to Croke Park

Download Teaching guide and class activities by Peter Heaney

Download Jimmy Says ... Creative writing activity

Download Did You Need to Know? Creative writing activity about dishonesty

Download The Sports Page. Creative writing activity

Download The Three Texts: creative writing activity

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

The Stolen Life of James Lovett

By Peter Sirr

Download Teaching guide to the novel.

17 Martin Street

By Marilyn Taylor

Download Teaching guide to the novel by Peter Heaney

Download Finding Refuge: The Millisle Farm Story, A World War II learning resource developed by Down County Museum. This multimedia resource reveals how this part of Northern Ireland played a unique role in saving the lives of some Jewish refugees.

Download Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 1

Download Teaching ideas for sixth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

A Winter of Spies

Ireland’s War of Independence: when the truth can get you killed

By Gerard Whelan

Download Teaching ideas for sixth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

Dream Invader

By Gerard Whelan

Download Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 3

Out of Nowhere

By Gerard Whelan

Download Teaching guide for Out of Nowhere from O'Brien Teaching Guides for Second Level Schools.

The Guns of Easter

By Gerard Whelan

Download Gerard Whelan answers the top 20 questions his readers ask about The Guns of Easter

Download Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 1

Download Teaching ideas for fifth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

War Children

Stories from Ireland's War of Independence

By Gerard Whelan

Download Teaching guide to The Empty Steps, the first story in the book.

Download Teaching guide to Mulligan's Drop, the second story in the book.

Download Teaching guide to The King of Irishtown, the third story in the book.

Download Teaching guide to Dead Man's Music, the fourth story in the book.

Download Teaching guide to Services Rendered, the fifth story in the book.

Download Teaching guide to The Poor Cow, the final story in the book.

The House on Hawthorn Road

By Megan Wynne

Download Teaching guide to the book by Nicola Heaney

Green Flag: For readers aged 13+

Al Capsella and the Watchdogs

By Judith Clarke

Download Teaching guide for Al Capsella and the Watchdogs from O'Brien Teaching Guides for Second Level Schools.

Friend of my Heart

By Judith Clarke

Download Teaching guide for Friend of my Heart from O'Brien Teaching Guides for Second Level Schools.

Katie's War

By Aubrey Flegg

Download Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 3

The Cinnamon Tree

A Novel Set in Africa

By Aubrey Flegg

Download Teaching guide for The Cinnamon Tree from O'Brien Teaching Guides for Second Level Schools.

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Plain Jane

When does being stuck become ... unstuck?

By Kim Hood

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Into the Grey

By Celine Kiernan

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

Epic

By Conor Kostick

Download Teaching resources by Ms Tara-Lynn Walker, Franklin Middle School, NJ: classroom questions, character design, post-reading activities

Download Teaching guide to the book, written by the author, Conor Kostick

Dancing in the Dark

By P.R. Prendergast

Download Teaching guide to the book by Peter Heaney

The Butterfly Shell

By Maureen White

Download Teaching Guide to the book by Peter Heaney

General books

School and class libraries can make good use of books aimed at a general audience.

Wild Dublin

Exploring Nature in the City

Written by Eanna Ní Lamhna, Photographs by Anthony Woods, Illustrated by David Daly

Download Activity 1: We All Live Here ... Interpreting maps of your local area

Download Activity 2: Bird's Eye View: what features in your area would a bird be interested in?

Download Activity 3: What is a bird's favourite colour?

Download Tree Champions

Download This is MY tree!

Download Activity 5: Don't rub me up the 'wrong' way, OK! Making bark rubbings

Download Activity 6: Identifying trees

Download Activity 7: Tree poems

Download How big is a tree?

Download How old is a tree?

Download Tree timelines

Bridges: Multi-cultural books for a diverse world

Olanna's Big Day

Written by Natasha Mac a'Bháird, Illustrated by Ray Forkan

Download Teaching guide, class project and activities by Peter Heaney

The Dreaming Tree

Written by Eithne Massey, Illustrated by Marie Thorhauge

Download Teaching guide, class project and activities by Peter Heaney

Download A very quick introduction to Brazil: history, economy, nature

Download All about chocolate in Brazil.

Download Recipe for Chocolate Fridge Cake

The Romanian Builder

Written by P.R. Prendergast, Illustrated by Ross Stewart

Download Teaching guide and classroom activities by Peter Heaney

I Won't Go To China

Written by Enda Wyley, Illustrated by Marie Thorhauge

Download Real Chinese food: an simple introduction to chinese food, with recipes!

Download Teaching guide, class project and activities by Peter Heaney

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Black Flag: Picture books and storytelling to read aloud

Purple Flag: For readers aged 5+ (includes Pandas)

Yellow Flag: For readers aged 6+ (includes Flyers)

Red Flag: For readers aged 8+

Blue Flag: For readers aged 10+