The makers of two Irish-made children’s cartoon shows were biting their nails and dreaming of Emmy award success last night as the coveted prizes were handed out in New York.

Illustrator’s book for children, I’m a Happy Hugglwug, has been adapted into an animated TV series for Disney, says Pádraic Killeen

Two Irish-made children’s animation series have been nominated for Emmy awards.

For children starting school what better way to ease into a new language than by sharing a good story.

People across Ireland have voted celebrated author John Boyne’s 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' as their all-time favourite of the 21 books which have won the annual Bisto Children’s Book of the Year Award since the awards began in 1990.

A TWICE-OSCAR nominated Irish animation company is recruiting more than 40 new staff following a major Disney Junior contract.

HUNDREDS of events are being held across the country in a bid to cultivate a life-long love among children for the wondrous world of books.

WINGS Over Delft, the story of a young girl in 17th century Holland who agrees to have her portrait painted and develops a relationship with the painter, won the 2004 Bisto Book of the Year Award yesterday.