William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet and one of the foremost
figures of 20th century literature. A pillar of both the Irish and
British literary establishments, in his later years he served as an
Irish Senator for two terms.
Dr Noreen Doody is a writer and academic who has published
extensively on W.B. Yeats and Oscar Wilde. She is a senior lecturer
in English Literature and the former head of the Department of
English at St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin. She currently
teaches on the MA programme in Children’s Literature in the School
of English, Dublin City University.
Dr Noreen Doody is a writer and academic who has published
extensively on W.B. Yeats and Oscar Wilde. She is a senior lecturer
in English Literature and the former head of the Department of
English at St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin. She currently
teaches on the MA programme in Children’s Literature in the School
of English, Dublin City University.
Shona Shirley Macdonald is an award-winning illustrator/author,
originally from Scotland and now living by the sea in County
Waterford. She studied stop-motion animation at Edinburgh College
of Art, and now works mainly on children’s books. Her debut picture
book The Pooka Party was selected for the IBBY International
Honours List, and nominated for a CBI Award, Irish Book Award and
LAI Award. Her illustrated titles include An Féileacán agus an Rí
written by Máire Zepf, which won the Gradam Réics Carló, and The
Moon Spun Round: W.B. Yeats for Children, edited by Noreen Doody.
Her work has been exhibited throughout Ireland in both solo and
group shows, and internationally at the Bratislava Illustration
Biennial.
a beguiling collection of Yeat’s poems, stories and memories from
childhood, steeped in magic and fairy lore, this mystical treasure
trove is sure to enchant ... MacDonald’s stunning compositions
perfectly match the imaginative world Yeats conjures and together
they form an enticing vision of an Irish landscape. This is a book
to be pondered, pored over and visited many times, each time
hearing or seeing something afresh in the words and images
*CBI Recommended Reads 2016*
sumptuously illustrated … will enthral younger readers
*Education Magazine*
breathtaking
*Irish Examiner*
I do of course have to wax lyrical about the visuals. And they're
just brilliant. If anyone can put pen to paper and recreate the
heavens' embroidered cloths, then it's Shona Shirley Macdonald, on
this evidence. There's a brief lament to a fleeing squirrel, which
makes the critter and the tree it's escaping up completely mythical
entities. The Sidhe here can be quite vicious-looking faerie-folk,
but have an appealing turn to their eye when needed; they're often
dancing in multitudes, forcing no end of detail on to the page. And
I just loved The Wild Swans at Coole, and how one of the birds
practically becomes the titular lake. Oh, and the cover of this
hardback edition is actually a fold-out poster of the frontispiece
poem, which any Yeats fan would hold up as worthy tribute …
fabulous visual craft
*thebookbag.co.uk*
a lyrical treasury of W.B. Yeats’s most magical works will take
children of all ages on an imaginative journey through his poetry,
folktales and childhood writing. Mysterious and beautiful
illustrations spin out from Yeats’s haunting and enchanted words
and rhythms, bringing the spirit and beauty of his writing in this
collection to a whole new audience
*Primary Times*
for all ages too, despite its title … evocatively illustrated by
Shona Shirley MacDonald … Perfect for winter nights by the fire
*irishtimes.com*
beautifully illustrated
*Evening Echo*
beautifully illustrated
*Sligo Champion*
I was thrilled to be asked to review this book … beautifully
illustrated … warm, colourful images, which enhance the book
further. For the teacher who wants to dip their toe into poetry … a
very good start
*InTouch Magazine*
One of the most beautiful children's books I have ever seen
*Bleach House Library*
you won’t get more Irish or beautiful … magical illustrations
*Sunday Times*
a beautifully produced book to introduce younger readers to the
joys of WB Yeats
*Galway City Tribune*
illustrations … wonderfully reflect the poet’s magical vision
*The Irish Catholic*
beautifully illustrated
*The Gloss, Irish Times,*
delightfully illustrated, expertly edited and full of brilliant
poetry
*Clondalkin, Lucan, Rathcoole, Saggart, Tallaght News*
a beautifully produced book to introduce younger readers to the
joys of WB Yeats
*Connacht Tribune*
superb … beautifully illustrated … promises to introduce a new
generation to Yeats’ magical world of fairies and folklore
*Belfast Telegraph*
handsome
*Books Ireland*
an absolutely beautiful book … magical … It has such a
beautiful lullaby quality to it, you can actually imagine reading
to a very small child
*Tipp FM’s The Arts Show*
what The Waterboys communicated through music, Shona Shirley
MacDonald now brings to life afresh through her magical,
mist-swirled illustrations for The Moon Spun Round … gossamer-light
drawings dance around the text like a wave on the sea … will
enchant readers of all ages and open many eyes to the beauty of the
poetry they describe
*Evening Echo*
Swooning over Yeats ... what a beautifully illustrated edition.
Perfect gift. Take note, Santa!
*Gobblefunked*
Today I received a children's book so beautiful it'd make you
reckless with birth control. Yeats for children. Absolutely
gorgeous.
*Eithne Shortall, Sunday Times*
a very nice gift book for any age, not just kids. It’s a lovely
book to have and to cherish
*mykidstime.ie*
what purports to be an introduction to the poetry of W. B. Yeats
could well be classed as Yeats introducing an exciting new
illustrator to the Irish market. The superb selection of
illustrations, sometimes reminiscent of Clark, Rackham and P J
Lynch, are breathtaking in scope and composition. The movement of
the nine and fifty swans at Coole, the interaction between stolen
child and the fairies, the fluid lines as The Fiddler of Dooney
strikes up a tune and the dark menacing colours in He Wishes for
the Cloths of Heaven expertly complement the lyrics of some of
Yeats’s best known poems. The anthology is masterfully edited by
Noreen Doody
*Irish Examiner*
Apart from the written word, the strength of this collection is the
presentation and illustration of Yeats’ poems and stories.
Illustrated by Waterford-based artist Shona Shirley MacDonald, the
design and illustrations illuminate and complement the text. Faery
worlds and faery creatures come to life through the colourful
illustrations which surround the text and this will instantly
appeal to children … Pupils could be inspired by the illustrations
in the collection to take a favourite Yeats poem of their own,
illustrate it and display it in the classroom. I’m sure that there
are lots of other creative ways which teachers could use this book
as a resource in the classroom
*SeomraRanga.com*
You may think that W B Yeats' poetry is not an ideal match for
children - but you'd be wrong, as this sumptuously illustrated book
shows. The work included has been carefully selected, including, I
am glad to say, my favourite, The Lake Isle of Innisfree. The book
includes a cross-section of poems, stories, a letter from
childhood, and an account of his daughter Anne’s memories of
childhood; as such, it is an excellent collection to introduce to
secondary age pupils studying the poet, as it shows a wider
picture, and therefore offers a fuller understanding, than simply
his poems. Including unpublished work, this gorgeous book draws on
Yeats's preoccupation with magic, fairy lore, place, family and
childhood; the stunning illustrations capture to perfection the
mystical and magical tone that pervades the collection. A wonderful
book
*Parents in Touch*
takes children of all ages on an imaginative journey through his
poetry, folktales and childhood writing … this lovely book
draws on Yeats’s preoccupation with magic, fairy lore, place,
family and childhood. A mystical and magical tone that pervades the
collection will enthral younger readers … this book, published by
O’Brien Press, is a great starting point for learning about the man
who is a national treasure
*Ireland’s Own*
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