See Desmond’s story for our “When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road” project below: DESMOND MORRIS BIBLIOGRAPHY 1958 – 2025 1. 1958. THE REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR OF THE TEN-SPINED STICKLEBACK. Brill, Leiden. 154p. (Doctor thesis) 2. 1958. THE STORY OF CONGO. Batsford, London. 64p. (for children) 3. 1959. THE INTERNATIONAL ZOO YEARBOOK. I. (Co-editor… Continue reading Desmond Morris: Exhibitions and Publications
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When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road: Desmond Morris
WALKING TO SCHOOL When Britain declared war on Germany on 3rd September 1939, I was an eleven-year-old schoolboy. I was a day boy at the Swindon High School, and walked there and back each day on my own. It was a distance of about a quarter of a mile. I kept mostly to main streets,… Continue reading When We Were Kings and Queens of the Road: Desmond Morris
Michael Farry on Reading in Childhood
A school photo of Michael age 7 A short piece on reading in primary school with a special mention of the Famous Five, Enid Blyton series Books were scarce in rural Sligo in the 1950s and early 1960s when I attended our small village two-teacher school. There was plenty of other reading material of course.… Continue reading Michael Farry on Reading in Childhood
Rediscover Timeless Tales
Rediscovering Timeless Tales: The Enduring Magic of Joan Aiken, Mollie Hunter, and Violet Needham Introduction: An Invitation to Revisit Forgotten Classics I often return to books from my childhood—the kind of stories that offered wonder, excitement, and a hint of danger. It’s like reconnecting with an old friend: comforting, familiar, but always full of surprises. Recently,… Continue reading Rediscover Timeless Tales
The Grubb Family Toys
The Grubb family Cashel, Co Tipperary Toys belonging to Clodagh Grubb born 1938. Clodagh grew up on a farm eight miles from Cashel, Co Tipperary, in a Quaker family. “As it was war time* there were no metal toys available in the shops. Normally these came from England, Germany and Japan – but they needed… Continue reading The Grubb Family Toys
Learning About Mental Health Issues and How to Deal With Them Through Children’s Literature
By Allycia Susanti, Museum of Childhood Ireland In recent years, the topic of mental health has received more attention because it’s gotten more recognition as a crucial part of human well-being and productivity, not only for adults but also for children. After all, adults are not the only ones who would benefit from having the… Continue reading Learning About Mental Health Issues and How to Deal With Them Through Children’s Literature
Philippa Craven’s Beatrix Potter Books
Helen Beatrix Potter (28th of July 1866 to 22nd of December 1943 )was an English writer, illustrator, scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for the delightful series of children’s books which she wrote and illustrated. The books feature animals. The Tale of Peter Rabbit was her first commercially published work in 1902. Her books, including… Continue reading Philippa Craven’s Beatrix Potter Books
Queer Representations in Children’s Literature: A Brief Look at Recent Decades
By Allycia Susanti and Sukma Kirani Agna Throughout the years, there has been no shortage of literature or story books written for children. Although there are considerably fewer children’s books that feature queer characters or talk about what life is like for people who are part of the LGBTQ community, more and more LGBTQ-centric children’s… Continue reading Queer Representations in Children’s Literature: A Brief Look at Recent Decades
Berní Ní Conghalaigh, Cleimintín
Cleimintīn ( Clementina ) by A. E. W. Mason Published 1934 Publisher: Oifig Díolta Foillseachain Rialtais Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, d’aistrigh The book was a prize awarded to Berní Ní Conghalaigh ( Bernie Connolly) at Laurel Hill Day School, Limerick, in 1946. Berní added her own illustrations on the inside front and inside back cover too!… Continue reading Berní Ní Conghalaigh, Cleimintín
Kevin’s Folens Books
Kevin Finegan, Palmerstown, Co Dublin, 1980s. A collection of books published by Folens that Kevin read and enjoyed in Primary school. Spraoi, Súgradh, and Sonas. About Folens Educational Publishing company: https://www.folens.ie/our-history