Beanie the Bansheenie
NEW RELEASE | A best-selling author and an award-winning illustrator join forces in a long-form picture book that turns a familiar myth of Irish folklore into a universal story of love, perseverance, and friendship against all odds.
Official Launch at Gutter Bookshop, Temple Bar, Dublin, on Friday 29th November 2024.
All Welcome to Attend.
Reviews
The story's eerie themes are, in the hands of Colfer, filled with fizzy glee. . . in this engrossing telling that plays with the idea of love bending immutable truths. Digital artwork by McCarthy, which takes angular, swirling forms, conjures a sense of otherworldly enchantment.
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
With their Celtic green palette, McCarthy's spirited digital illustrations are full of life, propelling the narrative forward with motion. They pair well with Colfer's joyful text, which echoes the storytelling tradition of fairy tales with clever descriptions and effective page turns. . . A modern twist on classic folklore and the bonds of friendship.
Kirkus Reviews
About the Authors
Eoin Colfer is the New York Times best-selling author of the children's fantasy series Artemis Fowl. His other notable works include Three Tasks for a Dragon and The Dog Who Lost His Bark, both illustrated by P.J. Lynch, and Cloud Babies, illustrated by Chris Judge. The recipient of many awards, Eoin Colfer lives in Ireland with his wife and two children.
Steve McCarthy is an Irish designer, illustrator, and author. His early career was devoted to traditional animation and background design, most notably for the 2015 Oscar-nominated animated feature film Song of the Sea. He is the author-illustrator of The Wilderness and the illustrator of A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea; The One with the Waggly Tail;and Sally Go Round the Stars, allby Sarah Webb. Steve McCarthy lives in southeast London.
