The Slug and the Snail

"Beautifully illustrated."

* The Irish Times *

"A beautifully illustrated picture book ... It’s a clever story about acceptance and celebrating, as the book says, “similarities and common connection”."

 

-- Sarah Webb * Irish Independent *

"A warm story of difference and commonality." 

* Sunday Independent *

"In melodic prose, DeBhairduin weaves a tale about a time when no snails existed in the world ... Anima’s radiant illustrations illuminate fine details within vast landscapes in a gentle work about perspective and connection."

* Publishers Weekly *

"A beautifully illustrated refreshing modern-day Aesop’s Fable ... This sweet and unique picture book is rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community and gently explores themes of belonging, community, friendship, acceptance, and feelings with a light-hearted and thoughtful touch."

* BookTrust Northern Ireland *

"I love this story."

* The John Toal Show *

"In a world full of prejudice, the message here is one of respect for all ways of life."

* The Echo *

"The story deserves a place on every classroom bookshelf."

* Just Imagine *

"The lyrical text shows the deep connection with the land that the slug brothers have, despite their difference. Lovely mixed media artwork complements this mystical connection with views of the lush greenery from the slugs’ point of view. Kids will enjoy following their translucent trails of slime as the story evolves. Caregivers will love the parable of inclusion."

* Youth Services Book Review *

"With whimsical illustrations, I loved how this story inspires young readers to find commonalities and to celebrate differences."

* Reading with Red and the Magpie *

"This is a gorgeous book and hopefully not the last we hear of Oein and Olya." 

* Read and Reviewed *

"I definitely learned something from this book ... This story points out that though we are different we can still find common ground. I believe that to be true ... The illustrations were good as was the story." 

* NetGalley Reviewer *

"This is a beautifully illustrated telling of an Irish tale."

* ***** NetGalley Librarian Review *

"Lovely illustrations support the text and tell the story of how large the world is."

* NetGalley Librarian Review *

"Gorgeously illustrated."

* NetGalley Librarian Review *

Praise for Oein DeBhairduin's Why the Moon Travels

"A beautiful book, immaculately written in clear but inventive language AND Why the Moon Travels, the title story, may be the most beautiful of all the tales, a metaphysical love story and tragedy that echoes everything from Lorca to Ladyhawke."

* Irish Times *

Praise for Oein DeBhairduin's Why the Moon Travels

"Life-affirming, luminous and lyrical, these vividly told stories of folklore, make the reader see nature — and the Travelling community in a new light."

 

* Irish Examiner *

Praise for Oein DeBhairduin's Why the Moon Travels

"DeBhairduin is a born storyteller. And here is a book that extends its hands generously across a boundary. A gift to the settled community, it belongs in every school and household."

* Children’s Book Ireland, Editors Choice *

Praise for Oein DeBhairduin's Why the Moon Travels

"DeBhairduin writes with extraordinary lyricism and deep passion."

* Books Ireland Magazi