Books for Children

CÁCA Don Rí by Ailbhe Nic Giolla Bhrighde (Futa Fata; €9.95 HB).

A family of young mice love to sit in Rubaí Rua’s bakery and watch as she turns out her legendary birthday cakes. When she is commissioned to bake a tall, four-tiered one for the King, the mice are fascinated. But their over-enthusiasm brings disaster. What to do? With excellent illustrations by Steve Simpson and told in simple Irish, this story will delight pre-schoolers and junior infants.

When Granny Won Olympic Gold (A&C Black; €5.92) is a collection of pre-Olympic Games 2012 sports-themed verse by many authors, chosen by Graham Denton. Bouncy and amusing it is a little book of ephemeral humour to dip into. Suyitable for age six and upwards.