Discover Ireland’s wild animals, legends and lore
Animalopedia is a beautifully illustrated tour of Ireland’s wildlife, arranged by habitat and brimming with myths, legends and quirky facts. From selkies and merrows to wolfhounds and racehorses, John and Kathi Burke celebrate the creatures that roam Irish land and sea.
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Animalopedia
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Discover Ireland’s wild animals, legends and lore
Animalopedia is a beautifully illustrated tour of Ireland’s wildlife, arranged by habitat and brimming with myths, legends and quirky facts. From selkies and merrows to wolfhounds and racehorses, John and Kathi Burke celebrate the creatures that roam Irish land and sea.
- Book Synopsis
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This breathtaking book explores Ireland's animals by habitat, the myths and legends associated with them, favourite folklore superstitions and famous real-life Irish dogs, horses and dolphins, amongst others! There's so much to delve into, and readers will be totally absorbed by Kathi Burke's detailed illustrations and her father John's fabulous facts. From selkies and merrows to swans and salmon, from wolfhounds and elks to racehorses and greyhounds - there's so much to learn in this Animalopedia of all things Irish!
- About The Author
- John Burke is a retired primary school teacher and was Teaching Principal from 1980 to 2009. He lives in Waterford City.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781804582466
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Gill Children's, (10 October 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 96
- Weight
- 1185 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 370 x 272 mm
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