FREE Books for your schools Your school gets 1 FREE book for every 2 books you buy!
The Book Fair is coming... We are 100% Irish owned At the Tara Book Fair we make reading exciting. Choose from picture books, early readers, Irish language, nonfiction and bargain books from 2. With a choice of over 200 quality titles on display there is something to suit all tastes, interests and abilities. Children will be allowed time to attend the fair, browse and buy. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend the fair. The school benefits greatly from your contribution, they receive a generous percentage in free books for the school library. Free books for your school - Your school gets 1 free book for every 2 books you buy! We hope you will be able to attend. If not you may like to order from the catalogue or encourage your child to choose his/her own book. Patsy Tara Book Company, Kilcolgan, County Galway Tel 091 777 005 Email: sales@tarabookco.ie www.tarabookco.ie
10 Good Reasons to Read to your Child 1 You are giving them the most precious gift of all your undivided attention. 2 You are nurturing a love of reading for life. 3 Reading to your child calms him/her at the end of the day. 4 You will enjoy the experience yourself. 5 Spending time with books gives them a head start at school. 6 You are sharing wonderful moments with them. 7 Good quality picture books develop an appreciation for good 8 Your children are learning, about the world, social skills, moral values and respect. 9 You are creating precious nostalgic moments for them to treasure. 10 They will love you for it. Happy Reading!
Free Books for your schools Your school gets 1 free book for every 2 books you buy! Preschool to Senior Infants Cití agus a Slaitín Draíochta by Korky Paul Tagann cat Chití i gcabhair uirthi nuair a chuireann an chailleach a slaitín draíochta sa mheaisín níocháin, trí thimpiste. Winnie the Witch gets into trouble with her magic wand. Tara price 6.50 Crocopotamus by Mary Murphy Split page board book, children will love to mix up the heads and tails of different animals to invent hilarious new ones, whilst developing their matching skills as they work out how the animals should look. rrp 10.25 Tara price 9.50 All About Alfie by Shirley Hughes Celebrate 30 years of Alfie with this collection of new stories packed with adventure. rrp 10.25 Tara price 7.50 First to Second Class Saint Brigid the Fearless by Ann Carroll Part of the In a Nutshell series, Brigid was born into slavery more than 1500 years ago. She stood up against powerful leaders and by following her own destiny achieved greatness. Tara price 4.99 Kitten Fun by Holly Webb Colourful sticker, activity book and story book by this popular author. rrp 8.75 A Lazy Afternoon by Enid Blyton A Famous Five short story with colour illustrations. Under the Bed by Anne Fine Under the bed is a scary place! A new Blue Banana by award winning author Anne Fine. rrp 7.25 Tara price 6.99 Get Out and Play Rugby by Rod Smith Oscar and Grandad Mick take on the game of Rugby. Tara price 5.99
Third and Fourth Class Haatchi and Little B by Wendy Holden Based on a true story, two best friends can overcome any problem together. Paddington Takes the Test by Michael Bond Paddington takes a driving test and gets a licence allowing him to drive a rather unusual vehicle. Deirdre agus Mic Uisnigh le Colman O'Raghallaigh The tale of Deirdre and the sons of Uisneach retold in graphic novel format superbly illustrated by Barry Reynolds and Audrey O Brien. Leis na focail sin a thuar Cathfach, an draoi, an tragóid a leanfadh Deirdre ó lá a breithe, tragóid a thug dúinn ceann de mhórscéalta na Gaeilge. Tara price 9 Witch Wars by Sibeal Pounder Tiga Whicabim finds out she s a witch, now what? Fifth and Sixth Class Deadly Shot by Patricia Murphy It s 1920 and the War of Independence rages, Dan becomes a trusted messenger for rebel leader Michael Collins. Armageddon Outta Here by Derek Landy Smash through the glass.. climb through the window, enter the world of Skulduggery Pleasant. rrp 11.50 Tara price 9.99 Crowns and Codebreakers by Elen Caldecott Lost luggage sparks a new mystery for the Marsh Road Investigators. Wordsmith by Patricia Forde Letta s job is to collect words and dole them out to people who need them, but there is a plan afoot to rob them. rrp 11.50 Tara price 9.99
Author profile Jackie Burke Jackie grew up with her sister and three brothers in south county Dublin. She has dreamed of becoming a writer since she was a little girl but other things (like work, sport and baking cakes) kept getting in the way. So she sat down one day and started writing Grindlewood, and she hasn't stopped writing since. Enter Grindlewood past and present, its magic and mysteries, secrets and spells and no good story misses out on the fight for good versus evil. Log on to www.grindlewood.com to find out more about Grindlewood and its occupants. 9.99 each SPECIAL OFFER 3 books for 27 Editors choice Becky Bounces Back by John Quinn Becky is back and still dreaming of that big day in Croke Park. Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers Recommended on the Building Bridges programme. There once was a boy and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. rrp 10.25 Tara price 9.99 The Black Lotus by Kieran Fanning 16th century Japan and presentday New York is the setting for the junior recruits of The Black Lotus, a Ninja training school. rrp 10.25 Tara price 9.99
1916 commemoration Ireland at Easter 2016 will commemorate the Easter Rising of 1916. This collection of books covers the Rising from different angles, documenting this historic event, from active involvement to a diary record of events. 6.99 9.99 Books for 5 and less Great value books We have an extensive range of books from 2 to 5. Fionn MacCumhail s Adventures by Eddie Lenihan Irish Mystery and Magic series, the strange adventures of Fionn Mac- Cumhail narrated by Ireland s unique story teller Eddie Lenihan. Tara price 4.99 each
Free Books for your schools Your school gets 1 free book for every 2 books you buy! From Junior infants Develop and nurture a love of reading with your child from an early age by reading to them. Reading aloud to your child gives them the most important gift of all your time. Parents play an important role in the learning process. Helps children develop literacy, numeracy and social skills. When your child starts to read on their own - encourage, praise and listen. From third class Encourage them to choose their own books. Check out award winning books, especially the Irish CBI Awards. Reading increases vocabulary and comprehension. Build reading stamina the more books children read the easier they will find the transition to secondary school. Order Form Title Price Total Name Class School Tara Book Company, Kilcolgan, County Galway Tel 091 777 005 Email: sales@tarabookco.ie www.tarabookco.ie