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MaryEsther Judy
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Childrens books reader, reviewer, blogger & editor; artist; weaver of words & wool; and good human (I hope)
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Here it is! Week one of Marys' Advent Calendar of Kids Books! Six days, six books & six of my favourites for the time of year! @andersenpress.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
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December 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Announcement! It's time for the return of Marys' Advent Calendar of Books!
#FallenStarStories #AdventCalendarOfBooks #jolabokaflod
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December 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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And the winners are... a quick but enthusiastic shout out to the winners of the #AnPostIrishBookAwards 2025, in the childrens categories. #FallenStarStories #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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November 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Today is Black Friday...so today of all shopping days, support your small, local businesses, artists & craftspeople. Support your neighbours & community. They need you; big businesses don't. #BuyLocal #supportsmallbusiness #livegalwaylovegalwayshopgalway #buyconsciously
November 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Welcome to....Fear Files: Hide and Seek by Christopher Edge: This is incredibly, deliciously creepy; so scary; so riveting, full-on & suspenseful; Short, sharp & completely delectable. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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November 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who celebrate. #Thanksgiving2025
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Harriet Tubman: Force of Nature by Caoline Brewer: beautiful book reviewed for Childrens’ Books Ireland/Inis Magazine; life of Harriet Tubman presented as poetry; factual, expressed lyrically, flowing, moving & entirely memorable. Just beautiful.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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The Daily Bear: LB invites you to see the world with fresh eyes: Baxters' View by Murphys' Sketches; full of life & understanding, warmhearted & playful; slow down & experience the world with fresh eyes! @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social #LBKoala
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November 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Lilys' Monster by Cliff McNish: a psychological, chilling story that exams grief & haunting; complex, emotional, intriguing, consuming; a ghost story that will stay with you for a long time. This is one you cannot out down. @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social
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November 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Where The Shadows Hide by @amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social PSI are back with their most gripping investigation yet; intriguing & emotional;twists in both the plot & the lives of our characters; intense; thrilling ghost story. @theobrienpress.bsky.social
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November 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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"Oh! Hello...I have been waiting. Are the others coming?....Good. I'll put the kettle on...."
#HappyHalloween🎃👻🧙🧙🧙🎃
October 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Tonight....we fly. Happy Halloween!
#HappyHalloween🎃👻🧙
October 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Late October rainbows bring the most joy...and the most rejuvenation. #OctoberOctober #octoberrainbow🌈🍁
October 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica. 175mph sustained winds, 13ft storm surge, 40 inches of rainfall in some areas. Beyond catastrophic. #hurricanemelissa
October 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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The Cloud Kingdom by Máire Zepf & Andrew Whitson: stories within a story; seamlessly woven together; Magical, imaginative, playful & utterly, magnificently beautiful. One to cherish. @littleislandbooks.bsky.social #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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October 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Just a reminder...the time goes back one hour at 2am.So an extra hour gets added tomorrow morning. It all happens online now. But I miss the simple little ritual of setting the clocks back. It felt somehow...human? Anyway, happy time change eve, everyone. #TimeChange🕰
October 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Return to Old Ireland! Tír Na n'Og by @erikamcgann.bsky.social & Conor Busuttil & The Stolen Child by W.B.Yeats, illustrated by Erin Brown; glorious gifts that evoke a timeless, magical past. Perfect! @theobrienpress.bsky.social #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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October 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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The Grand Central Cinema Club by Alan Nolan: Dublin 1937; a story that combines friendship, love of cinema & a renowned sneak-thief; imaginative, memorable, fast-paced, fun, clever, heart-warming; a five-star adventure! @theobrienpress.bsky.social
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October 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Happy Dwali!!! One Dwali Day by Dev Kothari & Aditi Anand: celebration of the Indian Festival Lights with family & community; warm, welcoming; filled with family & happiness...and making Dwali Lanterns and Dwali pedas (yum!) @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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October 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Daily Bear: LB has 2 new recommends from @theobrienpress.bsky.social Puffling & the Stormy Sea by Erika McGann & Gerry Daly; Run Home, Little Fox by Tom McCaughren, Erika McGann & Shannon Bergin; heartfelt, full of adventure & fun & the natural world.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Making It Up As You Go Along by @pforde123.bsky.social ; a wondrous guide to encourage childrens' writing & creativity; imaginative, exciting, funny, joyous! This is no ordinary creative writing guide…not by a long shot. @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
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October 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Happy 28th Birthday to my oldest grandson, Jackson Layton ...who continues to amaze and astound me every day. Jack, you are a hero. 💖🧁🎈🎉
(Here he is...my oldest grandchild holding my youngest grandchild.)
October 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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These teeny little superguys turned 1 a couple of weeks ago...which hardly seems possible. I love them so much! 💙💙
October 4, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Any Way You Slice It by Méabh McDonnell : A YA romcom with a baking twist and a huge helping of heart; full of family, drama, compassion, utter joy & wonderful recipes; engrossing, entertaining; genuine & brilliant escape. @theobrienpress.bsky.social
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September 29, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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The Vanished Girl: A Sycamore Hill School Mystery by Natasha Mac A'Bháird: the girls are back with another intriguing mystery; gripping, entertaining, intriguing book, full of friendship, mystery, adventure, drama & fun! @theobrienpress.bsky.social
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September 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM