Books about Ireland for Kids
Books are a great way to introduce younger children to a new adventure and get teens and tweens ready for a family trip to Ireland. The following great reads are about Ireland or written by Irish authors.
Gruesome Irish TalesMrs. McCool and the Giant Cuhullin: An Irish TaleIrish Tales of Mystery & Magic
Gruesome Irish Tales
by Eddie Lenihan

Irish tales for children aged 9-12 that enjoy scary and spooky stories.
Mrs. McCool and the Giant Cuhullin: An Iris...
by Jessica Souhami
$13.22
This Irish tale about giants is ideal for kids aged 4-7.
Irish Tales of Mystery & Magic
by Eddie Lenihan
$24.28
This superbly illustrated books of Irish tales comes alive when read out loud. Ideal for children aged 6-10.
Under The Hawthorne Tree (Children of the Famine)The Story of Ireland (Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali and Korean Edition)Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850
Under The Hawthorne Tree (Children of the F...
by Marita Conlon-McKenna

The first book in the Children of Famine Trilogy. Ideal for kids aged 7-10.
The Story of Ireland (Spanish, French, Ital...
by Brendan O'Brien
$33.95
This well-illustrated children's book is a great intro to Ireland for kids aged 4-7.
Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Iris...
by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
$9.95
This book about the Irish potato famine is a must read for children (aged 10+) that pefer facts to fantasy.
WildernessPlaying with Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 2)Artemis Fowl Book 1 (Promotional Edition)
Wilderness
by Roddy Doyle
$13.25
An adventure story for kids aged 10-13 by Booker Prize author Roddy Doyle.
Playing with Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant, Bo...
by Derek Landy
$11.55
Ideal for kids aged 7-11 with an appreciation for deadpan humor.
Artemis Fowl Book 1 (Promotional Edition)
by Eoin Colfer

A creative mix of adventure, crime and Irish lore. This series by Irish author Eoin Colfer is ideal for kids aged 10-13.