{"id":2761,"date":"2021-03-04T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kildarelibrariesblog.com\/?p=2761"},"modified":"2021-03-03T17:14:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T17:14:57","slug":"aoifes-top-5-childrens-books-for-world-book-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kildarelibraries.ie\/blog\/aoifes-top-5-childrens-books-for-world-book-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Aoife’s Top 5 Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Books for World Book Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Harry Potter<\/em>\u00c2\u00a0by J.K. Rowling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Synopsis: <\/strong>Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry’s eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The novels chronicle the lives of a young\u00c2\u00a0wizard<\/a>,\u00c2\u00a0Harry Potter<\/a>, and his friends\u00c2\u00a0Hermione Granger<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c2\u00a0Ron Weasley<\/a>, all of whom are students at\u00c2\u00a0Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry<\/a>. The main story\u00c2\u00a0concerns Harry’s struggle against\u00c2\u00a0Lord Voldemort<\/a>, a dark wizard who intends to become immortal, overthrow the wizard governing body known as the\u00c2\u00a0Ministry of Magic<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0and subjugate all wizards and\u00c2\u00a0Muggles<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0(non-magical people). Available to borrow on Bolinda Borrowbox here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory<\/em>\u00c2\u00a0by Roald Dahl<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Synopsis: Mr Willy Wonka, the most wondrous inventor in the world, opens his gates of his amazing chocolate factory to five lucky children.Gobstoppers, wriggle sweets and a river of melted chocolate delight await – Charlie needs just one Golden Ticket and these delicious treats could all be his!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Gold Ticket from Mr Willy Wonka! I shake you warmly by the hand! Tremendous things are in store for you! One miraculous moment changes Charlie Bucket’s life forever. A boy who only gets to eat cabbage soup for breakfast, lunch and dinner finds a Golden Ticket that will take him into Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory. Joining him on the tour are four horrible blighters: Augustus Gloop – a great big greedy nincompoop, Veruca Salt – a spoiled brat, Violet Beauregarde – a repulsive little gum-chewer and Mike Teavee – a TV addict. With a chocolate river, crafty squirrels and mysterious Oompa Loompas, Mr Wonka’s chocolate factory is the strangest, most magnificent place Charlie has ever seen. What other surprises are in store for the lucky ticket winners?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available to borrow on Bolinda Borrowbox here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tom Gates Is Absolutely Fantastic ( At Some Things)<\/strong><\/em> <\/em>by Liz Pichon <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going on an ‘Activity Break’! Which should be fun. As long as I don’t get stuck in a group with anyone who snores or worse still with … Marcus Meldrew. Delia is already threatening to paint my room funny colours while I’m away. Which is annoying. I just hope the only surprise I have when I get home is the new pet that I hear Mum and Dad talking about. Because I’ve always wanted a pet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available to borrow on Bolinda Borrowbox here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lily Steps Up\u00c2\u00a0<\/em>by Judi Curtin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lily Steps Up is a warm, engaging story of friendship set in the changing world of early 20th century Ireland, the second in Curtin’s bestselling historical series.\u00c2\u00a0Lissadell House, Sligo, 1914: Friends Lily and Nellie work long, hard hours as housemaids for the Gore Booth family in the Big House. And yet these are days filled with friendship, fun and even madcap bicycle rides with Maeve, daughter of the famous Republican, Countess Marcievicz.

But Lily knows there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s an empty place in her friend\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s heart. Nellie is all alone in the world; she grew up in the workhouse, where she was separated from her sisters. Lily longs to help her, but she could end up losing all she has \u00e2\u20ac\u201c even her livelihood. And what will happen to her hopes and dreams? Just how much would you give up for a friend \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6? Available to borrow on Bolinda Borrowbox here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you Know that Judi Curtin is doing a World Book Day Reading ? The author of this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s exclusive World Book Day Ireland \u00c2\u00a31 book, Judi Curtin, will be doing a World Book Day reading! Watch the trailer here and stay tuned for the full reading.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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