A large-format, full-colour hardback information book on the animals of Ireland. Animals from the air, land and sea are introduced to the reader by Dr Hibernica, an Irish professor who travels the country and knows everything there is to know about Irish wildlife. The spreads are presented in the style of her notebook and field notes, with jokes and sketches throughout. Light-hearted prose by debut author Rob Maguire and exquisite zoologically correct illustrations by Polish-Irish illustrator Aga Grandowicz. This beautiful animals book will be treasured by families, schools and libraries and will appeal to boys and girls.

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Illustration category by the Honour Award. It was recognised by the Irish Published Book of the Year. It also was recognised by the Literacy Association of Ireland Award.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by Little Island .

Author Biography Rob Maguire hails from the seaside town of Bray, Co. Wicklow, and has worked as a musician, a Script Supervisor, a journalist, a blogger and a bookseller. Now an award-winning advertising copywriter, Rob spends his time coming up with madcap ideas - such as writing a book about animals, despite being allergic to them. Illustrator Biography As a child, Aga Grandowicz always wanted to be a vet or an ichthyologist, but changed her plans one year before the college and became an award-winning art director and a visual designer instead. She's now the owner of a boutique graphic design agency in Dublin. Aga finds a source of comfort in drawing furry animals, old trees and designing corporate identity.