Dr Hibernica Finch's Compelling Compendium of Irish Animals
No. of pages 64
Published: 2018
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Little Island .
Author Biography Rob Maguire hails from the seaside town of Bray, Co. Wicklow, and has worked as a musician, a Script Supervisor, a journalist, a blogger and a bookseller. Now an award-winning advertising copywriter, Rob spends his time coming up with madcap ideas - such as writing a book about animals, despite being allergic to them. Illustrator Biography As a child, Aga Grandowicz always wanted to be a vet or an ichthyologist, but changed her plans one year before the college and became an award-winning art director and a visual designer instead. She's now the owner of a boutique graphic design agency in Dublin. Aga finds a source of comfort in drawing furry animals, old trees and designing corporate identity.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Honour Award - Illustration
This book was recognised in the Illustration category by the Honour Award.
Literacy Association of Ireland Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Literacy Association Of Ireland Children's Book Award.
Irish Published Book of the Year
This book was recognised by the Irish Published Book of the Year.
"Dr Finch is the greatest zoologist that Ireland never had, a fictional character created by Rob Maguire to showcase the stunning illustrations of Aga Grandowicz, whose pencil sketches bring expressive life and detail to Irish wildlife of air, land and water. An open mouthed robin sings itself off the page. An Irish hare stands erect, alert for danger. A natterjack toad curls its tongue around a bumblebee. Maguire's text is clear and concise, but Dr Finch's adventurous spirit crucially ensures the book is never dull. This is a stunning production from Little Island that would be welcomed by any adult seeking a coffee-table centrepiece, as well as any young reader who loves the natural world." --Irish Times
"Brimming with fascinating details and essential facts about amazing creatures great and small from white-tailed bumblebees to killer whales. Aga Grandowicz's exceptional illustrations are a perfect complement to Rob Maguire's engaging and informative text. This talented pair have created a truly beautiful book with old-world charm, featuring twenty-eight compelling creatures. A wonderful book to be read over and over again, and sure to be a classic!" --RTE Junior
"A stunning ode to Irish animals. The text, narrated by a fictional Irish naturalist, is perfectly pitched for young readers and the illustrations are eye-wateringly good." --Irish Independent roundup of Best Books of 2018
"A treasure of a book for keeps." --Evening Echo
"An amazing book with riveting information and first-class illustrations." --Sunday Independent