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Emily & Tristan. How Friends Can Make a Difference.: Merlin Woods Series Book 5
"When Emily the cute cat comes across the grumpy and accident prone Tristan the owl, she notices how few friends he has to help him out. So she decides to be a friend and show him caring. The incremental changes she helps him make with his lifestyle choices make a huge difference. A story of friendship and love. Galway Fairytales are a range of books that aim to nurture children's wellbeing through Irish storytelling. These books enable discussions on topics such as bullying, friendships, kindness, teamwork, finding your source of good guidance in life, persevering as a friend, the importance of saying sorry and owning up to wrongdoing, the limits to pranking others, social inclusion, family breakup and coping with anxiety. Each story comes complete with a discussion list and sets of interesting facts about some character or aspect in the story. Emily and Tristan is the fifth book of the Merlin Woods Series and comes complete with a discussion list as well as interesting ideas about owls. Social-emotional learning through enjoyable Irish stories. 'If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.' Albert Einstein"
Martha Begley Schade (Author), Martha Begley Schade (Narrator)
The Listening Tree. Befriending Nature.: Merlin Woods Series. Book 4.
"The crowds cheer as the President of Ireland welcomes the beautiful Johanna onto the stage in Eyre Square in Galway, Now rich and world famous, she ponders on how she came to be in this position. She thinks back to when she was growing up and how she had a source of great advice in the Listening Tree in Merlin Woods. She remembers fondly the advice she received from her friend and how she took it all on board. With old Irish sayings interweaved, this quaint story shows the importance of finding that source of advice you can follow in life - and to know the difference. Galway Fairytales are a range of books that aim to nurture children's wellbeing through Irish storytelling. These books enable discussions on topics such as bullying, friendships, kindness, teamwork, finding your source of good guidance in life, persevering as a friend, the importance of saying sorry and owning up to wrongdoing, the limits to pranking others, social inclusion, family breakup and coping with anxiety. Each story comes complete with a discussion list and sets of interesting facts about some character or aspect in the story. The Listening Tree is the fourth book of the Merlin Woods Series and comes complete with a discussion list as well as interesting ideas about how good trees are for us. Social-emotional learning through enjoyable Irish stories. 'If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.' Albert Einstein"
Golden Key Of Wisdom. A Journey Into Teamwork: Merlin Woods Series. Book 3.
"One day while digging for food in the woods, our seven little squirrels, who all have very different personalities, find an amazing golden key. Set alight with curiosity, they want to find what the key opens and plan to go on an adventure the next day to Merlin Castle. All except one, of course! Along their way, they first have to overcome several obstacles - together. By finding the goodness in each other, the whole team manage to work together and ultimately find what the key opens with a final big surprise. Galway Fairytales are a range of books that aim to nurture children's wellbeing through Irish storytelling. These books enable discussions on topics such as bullying, friendships, kindness, teamwork, finding your source of good guidance in life, persevering as a friend, the importance of saying sorry and owning up to wrongdoing, the limits to pranking others, social inclusion, family breakup and coping with anxiety. Each story comes complete with a discussion list and sets of interesting facts about some character or aspect in the story. The Golden Key Of Wisdom is the third book of the Merlin Woods Series and comes complete with a discussion list as well as interesting ideas about squirrels. Social-emotional learning through enjoyable Irish stories. 'If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.' Albert Einstein"
Flappy. The Pigeon Who Overcame Bullying.: Merlin Woods Series Book 1
"Flappy the pigeon is born with abnormally long wings that flap too loudly when he tries to fly. He frightens everyone with the loud clapping that results. He is asked not to fly and all the others start to bully him. When he rises to the challenge to try help save the princess, he realises that by believing in his inner strength and not let the bullies win, he can overcome all of this. He even wins a medal of bravery! Galway Fairytales are a range of books that aim to nurture children's wellbeing through Irish storytelling. These books enable discussions on topics such as bullying, friendships, kindness, teamwork, finding your source of good guidance in life, persevering as a friend, the importance of saying sorry and owning up to wrongdoing, the limits to pranking others, social inclusion, family breakup and coping with anxiety. Each story comes complete with a discussion list and sets of interesting facts about some character or aspect in the story. Flappy is the first book of the Merlin Fairy Series and comes complete with a discussion list as well as interesting ideas about pigeons. Social-emotional learning through enjoyable Irish stories. 'If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.' Albert Einstein"
Síofra and Her Apprentices. Developing a Social Conscience.: Gaway Fairytales - Merlin Fairy Series Book 2
"When is a prank no longer funny? Síofra, the fairy teacher is working with her apprentices Willow, Alannah and Naoise. They love playing pranks on visitors to the woods. Síofra tries to teach them to respect the feelings of others. Some learn from their mistakes and one doesn't. Find out what happens inside! Galway Fairytales provide a range of books that aim to nurture children's wellbeing through Irish storytelling. These books enable discussions on topics such as bullying, friendships, kindness, teamwork, finding your source of good guidance in life, persevering as a friend, the importance of saying sorry and owning up to wrongdoing, the limits to pranking others, social inclusion, family breakup and coping with anxiety. Each story comes complete with a discussion list and sets of interesting facts about some character or aspect in the story. Síofra and Her Apprentices is the second book of the Merlin Fairy Series and comes complete with discussion list as well as interesting or fun facts about fairies. Social-emotional learning through enjoyable Irish stories."
Billa and Buster. Kindness is a Circle: Merlin Woods Series Book 2
"Once caring for Buster becomes too strenuous for them, his family decide to abandon him at the edge of Merlin Woods. Now homeless, he nearly perishes but for the kind Billa who decides to care for him. Together a beautiful friendship develops. When Mrs Joyce, who comes to the woods every day to feed the birds and animals, nearly gets mugged, Billa and Buster rush to her aid. The story is about friendship and how kindness is a circle. Galway Fairytales are a range of books that aim to nurture children's wellbeing through Irish storytelling. These books enable discussions on topics such as bullying, friendships, kindness, teamwork, finding your source of good guidance in life, persevering as a friend, the importance of saying sorry and owning up to wrongdoing, the limits to pranking others, social inclusion, family breakup and coping with anxiety. Each story comes complete with a discussion list and sets of interesting facts about some character or aspect in the story. Billa and Buster is the second book of the Merlin Woods Series and comes complete with a discussion list as well as interesting ideas about badgers. Social-emotional learning through enjoyable Irish stories. 'If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.' Albert Einstein"
Mary And Macriona. Coping With Anxiety.: Merlin Fairy Series Book 5
"One day when little fairy Macriona is in town to buy a tinwhiste for school, she has a panic attack among all the people. Lucky for her, Janosch comes along. A man of special abilities, he can see her and help. He tells her he has panic attacks too, she is not alone. He starts her out on her journey of learning to manage her anxiety. Macriona learns techniques and tricks how to manage better and this includes sharing how she feels with Mary, her elder fairy. Galway Fairytales are a range of books that aim to nurture children's wellbeing through Irish storytelling. These books enable discussions on topics such as bullying, friendships, kindness, teamwork, finding your source of good guidance in life, persevering as a friend, the importance of saying sorry and owning up to wrongdoing, the limits to pranking others, social inclusion, family breakup and coping with anxiety. Each story comes complete with a discussion list and sets of interesting facts about some character or aspect in the story. Mary and Macriona is the fifth book of the Merlin Fairy Series and comes complete with a discussion list as well as interesting ideas and coping methods about anxiety. Social-emotional learning through enjoyable Irish stories. 'If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.' Albert Einstein"
Liam And Carmie. Apologies Matter.: Galway Fairytales - Merlin Fairy Series Book 1
"Liam, the arrogant fox, takes without permission the gifts laid out for Carmie the fairy. When asked, he first denies it and then, refuses to apologise properly. What Carmie does next shocks everyone in the woods, especially Liam. Will he learn his lesson? Find out more inside. Galway Fairytales are a range of books that aim to nurture children's wellbeing through Irish storytelling. These books enable discussions on topics such as bullying, friendships, kindness, teamwork, finding your source of good guidance in life, persevering as a friend, the importance of saying sorry and owning up to wrongdoing, the limits to pranking others, social inclusion, family breakup and coping with anxiety. Each story completes complete with a discussion list and sets of interesting facts about some character or aspect in the story. Liam and Carmie is the first book of the Merlin Fairy Series and comes complete with discussion list as well as interesting or fun facts about foxes. Social-emotional learning through enjoyable Irish stories."
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