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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 4d

We always enjoy thinking up endpapers for the Puffling books.

For Puffling and the Stormy Sea (just out from @theobrienpress.bsky.social ) we focused on the basking shark who plays a starring role.

The front endpapers are a wallpaper. Is that a rabbit with a beak? Yes 😊

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks 😊 🙏

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 10d

“Erika and Gerry's Puffling is one of the best picture book series out there, and this new entry meets the bar they've set.”

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O'Brien Picture Books

O'Brien are still at it! Here's another two upcoming titles that I'm very excited to see on the shelves. These are going to do really well f...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 10d

Happy publication day to ‘Puffling and the Stormy Sea’ written by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and illustrated by @gerrydalyart.bsky.social 🌊

Available in all bookshops!

Book cover with illustration in the background

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Erika McGann @erikamcgann.bsky.social · 10d

🎉PUB DAY🎉

Puffling and the Stormy Sea by me and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social is out today!

Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social and available in your lovely local bookshop 😊

A copy of children's picture book Puffling and the Stormy Sea propped up next to a stuffed toy of a puffling. The book cover features a wild sea background in blues and greens, with the main Puffling character in the foreground, smiling while balancing on the back of a basking shark. Above the title overhead is a rainbow.

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 10d

Happy book birthday Puffling! 🥳🌟

Out today from @theobrienpress.bsky.social Puffling and the Stormy Sea is an amazing new adventure for Puffling by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and was a total joy to illustrate.

Huge thanks to all the OBP team 😊

#picturebook #illustration #discoveririshkidsbooks

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 11d

Puffling and the Stormy Sea will be published trw by @theobrienpress.bsky.social

It was a lot of fun to illustrate @erikamcgann.bsky.social ’s amazing new Puffling story 😊

I really enjoyed painting many stormy sea scenes. Using impasto, gouache, oil pastel.

#picturebook #illustration #puffin

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 13d

Coming soon from @theobrienpress.bsky.social a gorgeous and stunning new book from @erikamcgann.bsky.social and Conor Busuttil!
#picturebook #discoveririshkidsbooks

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 14d

‘Puffling and the Stormy Sea’ is the newest addition to @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social’s Puffling books family!

When a brave little puffling from Skellig Michael ends up far from home, will her new friends be able to help her find her way back?

Out next week!

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Sinéad O'Hart @sineadohart.bsky.social · 15d

More bookish goodness! The super-sweet Puffling and the Stormy Sea by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social; games and mystery are afoot in Blowing the Whistle by Gerard Siggins, and it's creepytimes at sea with Amy Clerkin and Where the Shadows Hide. #OBrienPress

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks so much! 🙏😊

Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 18d

Puffling and the Stormy Sea by @erikamcgann.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social gorgeous! 4th in this enchanting series! Curiosity, adventure & kindness set on Skelligs. Puffling is swept to sea but will she get home with help? Love the gannets & basking shark! 10/10💫 @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 21d

Aw so brill 👏 Delighted it all went well Trish! 🙏

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks a mil for featuring our books! 💜 Fab work everyone @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social
And well done all the nature trailers! 👏👏
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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you so much to Book at One for their support and this beautiful plaque! The fund enabled us to run our Puffling Seaside Nature Trail over the summer.It was a huge success with many families enjoying the trail around the seafront in Greystones @gerrydalyart.bsky.social @erikamcgann.bsky.social

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you so much @ravenbooks.bsky.social! 💜

Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 21d

The much anticipated new Puffling hatches next week! Another Skellig tale filled with imagination, curiosity, adventure, resourcefulness and cameraderie. And joy! Just look at that cover🌈

Words by @erikamcgann.bsky.social, art by @gerrydalyart.bsky.social, published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 27d

Our new book! 💜

Puffling and the Stormy Sea by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and me will be published very soon by @theobrienpress.bsky.social

Always mega to get a first copy in hand. Can’t wait to reveal more, and see Puffling’s thrilling new adventure out in the world 😊
#illustration #picturebook

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 29d

A brave little puffling lives on Skellig Michael.
It’s a windy, stormy day – a perfect day for a wild adventure.
But she ends up far from home!
Can her new animal friends help her find her way back?

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Puffling illustration and book cover with blue font

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · Sep 4

“packed with adventure for young readers with many twists and turns”

What a lovely review of “Puffling and the Stormy Sea” from @childrensbooksireland.ie

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Puffling and the Stormy Sea | Childrens Books Ireland

During a storm, Puffling wants to go on a wild adventure. Her parents encourage her to look for animals that come out in the storms from the comfort of their nest, but Puffling becomes curious and ven...

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · Aug 10

Puifín Beag ar an fhuinneog álainn 💜@ansiopaleabhar.bsky.social

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · Aug 7

Mortified it's taken me so long to visit @ansiopaleabhar.bsky.social in their new (temporary) location on Camden Street. Love that they're sharing the building with the School of English! Excellent window - puifín beag álainn😍 @gerrydalyart.bsky.social

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · Aug 1

Freya did great finding on her Puffling Seaside Nature Trail!

Running all summer, check it out in store Mon to Sat 10-5:30!
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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · Jul 23

A new Puffling book! 🥳
Absolutely loved painting so many stormy scenes.

The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · Jul 23

The new book in the beloved Puffling series will be released in September 2025!

With a heartwarming story by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and exceptional illustrations by @gerrydalyart.bsky.social, this is a picture book you need on your shelves.

Cover of Puffling and the Stormy Sea with a blue background and white lettering

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · Jul 23

1/ We are delighted to announce the launch of our Puffling Seaside Nature Trail, running through July and August, kindly supported by the #booksatonecommunityfund Inspired by the Puffling books, by @erikamcgann.bsky.social & @gerrydalyart.bsky.social , published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · Jul 2

“Is scéal é seo a thógfadh do chroí, agus chuirfeadh sé i gcuimhne duit d’óige fosta!”

July’s Inis Magazine features a brilliant review of @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social’s ‘Puifín Beag agus an Dorchadas’ - a sweet, endearing picture book translated by Muireann ní Chíobháin.

Page of Inis Magazine with cover of Puifín Beag agus an Dorchadas

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · Jun 30

Illustrator @gerrydalyart.bsky.social spent a lovely Saturday at @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social reading Puffling stories, bringing them to life through gorgeous illustrations, signing copies and, this time, he even launched a Puffling nature trail!

Make sure you check out his handy work!

Illustrator Gerry Daly in front of Halfway Up The Stairs’ store windows holding one of his books.

White table with several Puffling colouring books, signed by Gerry Daly

Flipchart with the hand drawn illustration of a seal and a crab

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · Jun 29

Always fab to visit @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social
Paint the window! Read stories! Draw pictures! & sign books!
We also launched a Puffling nature trail 😊
Tnx everyone for coming!
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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · Jun 27

Join us for a Puffling event with illustrator @gerrydalyart.bsky.social tomorrow (Saturday) at 3pm!

Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · Jun 24

We are really looking forward to our Puffling event this coming Saturday 28th at 3pm with @gerrydalyart.bsky.social ! No booking required. We will be launching our Puffling Nature Trail very soon - stay tuned for details! @theobrienpress.bsky.social @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social

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