A book to help children and families cope with the loss of a baby. Based on the author's personal experience.
Siobhán Parkinson Book order
Siobhán Parkinson is an Irish author whose work spans both children's and adult literature. Her writing is characterized by its deep insight into the human psyche, often exploring themes of identity and relationships. Parkinson masterfully weaves humor with more serious subject matter, creating a distinctive style that has resonated with readers globally. Her involvement in international children's literature further highlights her commitment to enriching the literary landscape.
- 2021
- 2021
Christmas is coming and Evie is wishing, wishing ...
- 2018
Twenty illustrated essays on Irish women, historical and contemporary, who have defied cultural norms around femininity and achieved great things. With a preface by Sabina Higgins.
- 2017
Magic!
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Edited by ex-Children's Laureate Siobhan Parkinson, seven top Irish writers write brand new fairy tales for the 21st century, but with plenty of the magic, wisdom and laughter that we find in the traditional Irish tales. Including wolves and dragons, magic frogs, a kind monster, a mysterious mermaid, a mischievous wee man, a heroic sky snake, as well as human boys and girls, this is a spellbinding collection of contemporary writing. Each story is beautifully and decoratively illustrated with Olwyn Whelan's jewel-like, brightly coloured paintings. The stories are: The Princess and the Other Frog by Siobhan Parkinson; Eleanor by John Boyne; Badness, Madness and Trickery by Malachy Doyle; Finbar the Furious by Paula Leyden; The Woman who Stroked Stones by Maeve Friel; The Princess who Wanted to be Queen by Deirdre Sullivan; Nora and the Sky Snake by Darragh Martin.
- 2016
Miraculous Miranda
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
A touching new tale of hope and miracles from the award-winning Siobhan Parkinson.
- 2015
Four short stories about the adventures of a young girl, perfect for bedtime reading.
- 2011
Bruised
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A heartbreaking story guaranteed to get into your head and your heart.
- 2007
Blue Like Friday
- 165 pages
- 6 hours of reading
When Olivia helps her quirky friend Hal, whose synesthesia causes him to experience everything in colors, with a prank intended to get rid of Hal's potential stepfather, there are unexpected consequences, including the disappearance of Hal's mother.
- 2006
Kate
- 158 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Set in the competitive world of Irish dancing, Siobhan Parkinson's latest book will delight girls from aged 10 upwards.
