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The Slug and the Snail | Hardcover | Children's Book on Fairy Tales & Folklore
The Slug and the Snail | Hardcover | Children's Book on Fairy Tales & Folklore
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Drawn from the Irish Traveller storytelling tradition, DeBhairduin’s tale is a gentle allegory about identity, self-acceptance and different ways of seeing the world.
Two slugs travel happily together until they meet a crow who asks them where their home is. The younger brother, embarrassed, makes himself a shell, and calls himself snail. The older brother carries on as he is. At first, the brothers grow apart. But in time, they learn to respect each other’s way of life.
Reading age: 4 years or older
Ideal For: Perfect for 4-8 year olds carrying their home with them, and a Traveller tale about the shell on your back.
Details: Hardcover | 32 pages | 21.0 × 26.7 cm
About the Creators: Oein DeBhairduin is an Irish author from Galway who cherishes both traditional and contemporary storytelling. Deeply connected to his Mincéirì community, he works at the National Museum of Ireland, where he gathers objects and narratives that bridge Ireland’s past, present and promising future.Olya Anima is an artist-illustrator and visual storyteller who holds honours degrees in both animation and children's book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. Her work reflects a blend of creative insight and narrative finesse, drawing on a rich tapestry of cultural influences and technical expertise.
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