Resource Library
Resource Library
List of Books Available from our Resource Library at Clare County Childcare Committee:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- 500 Tips for working with Children with Special Needs by Betty Vahid, Sally Harwood and Sally Brown
- A User Guide to the GF/CF Diet for Autism, Asperger Syndrome & AD/HD by Luke Jackson
- AD/HD Handbook: A guide for parents and professionals on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Alison Munden and Jon Arcelus
- Anti-bias Curriculum, Tools for Empowering Young Children by Louise Derman-Sparks and the A.B.C. Task Force
- Altogether Better Video - from "Special Needs" to equality in education by Micheline Mason and Richard Rieser
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome Edited by Uta Frith
- Cerebral Palsy Handbook: A Practical Guide for parents and carers by Marion Stanton
- Children and the Revolution of Diversity Edited by Aldo Fortunati and Barbara Pagni
- Children's Language and Communication Difficulties: Understanding, identification and intervention by Julie Dockrell and David Messer
- Creative Play Activities for children with disabilities: a resource book for teachers and parents by Lisa Rapppaport Morris Linda Schulz
- Developing Positive Identities Diversity and Young Children - Early Childhood in Focus 3
- Disability awareness pack from Hope Education
- Diversity and Equality in Early Childhood, An Irish Perspective by Colette Murray and Mathias Urban
- Down Syndrome – The Facts (2nd Edition) by Mark Selikowitz
- Dyslexia – an introductory guide (2nd Edition) by Jim Doyle
- Dyspraxia in the Early Years by Christine Macintyre
- Éist, Respecting Diversity in Early Childhood Care, Education and Training by Colette Murray and Annie O’Doherty
- Genius Genes: How Asperger's Syndrome changed the World (article) by Michael Fitzgerald and Brendan O’Brien
- George and Sam - Daily life with two autistic sons by Charlotte Moore
- Good Practice in Caring for Young Children with Special Needs (Second Edition) by Angela Dare and Margerat O Donovan
- Handbook for Learning Support Assistant: Teachers and Assistants Working Together by Glenys Fox
- Hands Around the World 365 Creative Ways to Build Cultural Awareness and Global Respect by Susan Milord
- How to Manage Communication Problems in Young Children (3rd Edition) Edited by Myra Kersner and Jannet A. Wright
- Let’s talk about it – Extraordinary Friends by Fred Rogers
- Life behind glass, A personal account of Autism Spectrum Disorder by Wendy Lawson
- My Social Stories Book by Carol Gray
- Pavee Children - a Study on Childcare Issues for Travellers Research by Colette Murray Pavee Point Publications
- Playing, Laughing and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers by Julia Moor
- Realising Potential, Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Practice in Early Years by Imelda Graham From Barnardos x 2
- Refugee Children and Childcare: A Guide to help children staff support refugee children and educational services from Cork City Childcare
- Respect, Education without Prejudice, a challenge for Early Years Educators in Ireland papers presented at a Pavee Point conference in 1998 in Dublin x 2
- Songs of the Irish Travellers - Traditional ballads and lyric songs 1967-75 CD
- Supporting and Developing an Anti-Bias/Anti Discrimination Approach in Early Childhood from Clare County Childcare Commitee
- Supporting Identity, Diversity and Language in the Early Years by Iram Siraj-Blatchford and Priscilla Clarke
- The essential guide to Special Education in Ireland by David J.Carey
- The Raineys, Pavee Point Travellers Centre CD
- Topics in Downs Syndrome - Teaching reading to children with Down Syndrome.A guide for Parents and Teachers by Patricia Logan Oelwein
- Travellers and Fellow Travellers Keepers of the Flame, Pavee Point Travellers Centre CD
- Understanding Each Other: A Resource to Support Bilingual Communication from Kerry and Clare County Childcare Committees
- Unlearning Discrimination in the Early Years by Babette Brown
- Valuing Difference in Early Childhood Care and Education: An Irish Perspective DVD
- What Difference? Working effectively with children who have Special Needs in Early Years Settings DVD Limerick City Childcare Committee
- What If All The Kids Are White - Anti-Bias Multicultural Education With Young Children and Families by Louise Derman-Sparks and Patricia G.Ramsey
- ‘Your Child’s Journey’ - Choosing Childcare a Parent's Guide DVD x 2
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CHILDREN’S BOOKS
- A Family for Sammy (explains Foster Care process to young children) by Kate Gaynor
- A Mother for Choco by Keiko Kasza
- All Kind of Beliefs: A Lift the Flap Book Illustrated by Emma Damon
- All Kinds of People: A Lift the Flap Book by Emma Damon
- And Tango Makes Three - Story about a penguin with two fathers by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell
- Black is Brown is Tan by Arnold Adoff and Emily Arnold McCully
- Black White Just Right by Marguerite W.Davol and Irene Trivas
- Children Don't Divorce by Rosemary Stones
- Daddy, Papa and Me by Leslea Newman
- Everyone Loves Bubbles by Constantina O’Sullivan
- First Place (helps children to accept & overcome speech impediments) by Kate Gaynor
- French Flash Cards
- George's Garden Dual Language English and Bengali
- Going to the Supermarket, Swimming, the Restaurant, Doctor, Dentist and Hair Dresser - 6 books by Avril Webster
- Handa’s Hen by Eileen Browne (Big Book)
- Hatties House - Dual Language English and Turkish
- Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman and Diana Souza (Story about a young girl with two mothers)
- Hello Peanut by Rachel Anderson and Debbie Harter
- Helping Others : Introducing children to good manners and character
- Just Because - Bond between a Brother and Sister (wheelchair user0
- I'm Special - Story About Feelings by Jen Green
- I See Things Differently: A first look at autism by Pat Thomas
- Ian's Walk – A story about Autism by Lauroe Lears
- Joe's Special Story (explains inter-country adoption to young children) by Kate Gaynor
- Just Like My Dad - Dad is a lion in this story, celebrates the child/father relationship by David Melling
- King for a Day by Rukhsana Khan and Christine Kromer
- Let's Feed the ducks by Pamela Venus
- Let's go to bed by Pamela Venus
- Let's go to playgroup by Pamela Venus
- Let's have fun by Pamela Venus
- Love Ramadan - Hassan and Aneesa by Yasmeen Rahim
- Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush’s Incredible Journey by Doug Kuntz and Amy Shrodes
- Mama Zooms by Jane Cowen Fletcher x2 (mother is a wheelchair user)
- Mei Ling's Hiccups by LEmza e Mei Lingut - Albanian & English
- Mixed Blessings: A children’s book about a multi-racial family by Marsha Cosman
- Mommy, Mama and Me by Leslea Newman
- Mothers are Everywhere by Karen Wallace and David Axtell
- My Daddy and I - A father and son story by P.K. Hallinan
- My Holiday Family by Kate Gaynor
- My Parent's Divorce - How can I deal with…? By Sally Hewitt
- My Two Grannies by Floella Benjamin and Margeret Chamberlain
- My World Your World - Similarities and differences between children all around the world
- Peter's Party Dual Language English and Chinese
- Rosie's Room Dual Language English and Gujarati
- Ruby's Rabbit by Norfolk Traveller Education Service x 2
- Shaun's Wellies by Norfolk Traveller Education Service x2
- So Much by Trish Cooke and Helen Oxenbury (Story about Baby and Afro-Carribean Home Life)
- Something Else by Kathryn Cave and Chris Riddell
- Susan Laughs by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross (wheelchair user)
- The Bravest Girl in School (explains to children with diabetes importance of medicine/diet) by Kate Gaynor
- The Feelings Book by Todd Parr
- The Okay Book by Todd Parr
- The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith
- This is My Hair by Todd Parr
- The Lost Puppy (shows young children positive aspects from using a wheelchair) by Kate Gaynor
- The Paper Bag Princess - Alternative to stereotypical princess fairytales
- The Special Stories Series 2 by Kaye Gaynor (Autism / Hearing Difficulties/ Down Syndrome)
- The Slug and The Snail - Tale rooted in oral tradition of Irish Traveller community
- The Winner (explains Asthma to young children) by Kate Gaynor
- Tom's Special Talent by Kate Gaynor and Eva Byrne (story has a focus on Dyslexia/Learning Difficulties) x 2
- Two Eyes, A Nose and a Mouth by Robert Grobel Intrater
- We are all alike, we are all different written and illustrated by The Cheltenham Elementary School Kindergartners
- We Belong Together by Todd Parr (Adoption)
- We Can Do It by Laura Dwight
- Where's Mouse - set in a Traveller Halting site x2 (Big Book)
Curriculum Planning and Documentation
- A Practical Guide to Activities for Young Children (currently checked out by Geraldine Cosgrove)
- A Trip Around the World Activities Book by Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company
- Aistear: The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework from NCCA (2009)
- Art Experiences for Young Children from Barnardos
- Another Trip Around the World Activities Book by Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company
- Autumn and Winter Festivals - themes for early years by Carole Court
- Boys & Girls Superheroes in the Doll Corner by Vivian Gussin Paley (1986)
- Creative Art and Activities from Partnership Tra Li
- Creative Resource for Infants & Toddler (2 nd Edition) by Judy Herr and Terri Swim
- Cultivating Creativity in Babies, toddlers and young children
- Entertaining and Educating Young Children from Usborne Publishing
- Entertaining and Educating Babies & Toddlers from Usborne Publishing
- Family Learning Resource Guide from Clare Family Learning Project
- Gymnastics activities for infants: 2nd Edition by Jim Hall
- I am We Are - Activities Pack: Creative Activities to help Children Explore their Identities
- Learning Stories in Practice by Margaret Carr and Wendy Lee
- Let’s Have Fun from Kerry County Childcare Committee
- Observing Child Development Inspiring DVD’s for early years and education: All About the Outdoors from Siren Films
- Planning in the moment with Two- and Three-Year Olds: Child Initiated Play in Action by Anna Ephgrave
- Play by Lisa Murphy
- About Me - Progression in Play for Babies and Children from Baby and Beyond
- Dens and Shelters - Progression in Play for Babies and Children
- Dolls and Soft Toys - Progression in Play for Babies and Children
- Bikes, prams and Pushchairs - Progression in Play for Babies and Children
- Finger Play and Rhymes - Progression in Play for Babies and Children
- Mark Making - Progression in Play for Babies and Children
- Movement and Beat - Progression and Play in Babies and Children
- Going Out – Progression in Play for Babies and Children
- Small World Play - Progression in Play for Babies and Children
- The Natural World - Progression in Play for Babies and Children
- The Sensory World - Progression in Play for Babies and Children
- Role Play - Progression in Play for Babies and Children
- Princesses, Dragons and Helicopter Stories: Storytelling and Story Acting in the Early Years, Trisha Lee
- Role Play by Judith Harries from Practical Preschool
- Self Esteem Games - 300 fun activities that make children feel good about themselves by Barbara Sher
- Talk and Listen Together by the Basic Skills Agency
- The Breathing Circle - Learning through the movement of the natural breath by Nell Smyth (Steiner/Waldorf Teacher and Educational Consultant)
- The Language of Art by Ann Pelo
- The Right to be Me by Claire Warden
- The Usborne Book of Art Ideas: Over 200 ideas
- New Youth Arts & Crafts Book by Alan Dearling and Howie Armstrong illustrations by Gubby
Specific Curriculum Focus: STEAM
- Reggio-Inspired Mathematics by Richmond School District
- Creative Investigations in Early Engineering and Technology by Angela Eckhoff
- Spot Bakes a Cake by Eric Carle for Mathematics
Specific Curriculum Focus: Outdoor Play & Nature
- 50 Exciting things to do outside by Ros Bayley and Lynn Broadbent
- Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J. Hanscom
- Buds of the Banner, A Guide to Growing Native Trees and Shrubs in Clare x2
- Every Nursery Needs a Garden: A step by step guide to creating and using a garden with young children by Ann Watts
- For the Kids! A family friendly guide to outings and activities for children in Ireland
- Great Gardens for Kids by Clare Matthews
- Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
- Look Look Look Again x 4: Winter, Autumn, Summer and Spring
- Nature and Young Children Encouraging Creative Play and Learning in Natural Environments by Ruth Wilson
- Nurture Through Nature: Promoting outdoor play for young children from IPPA
- Outdoor Play Matters: The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Young Children from Barnardos
- The Fascination of Learning by Doing in the Outdoors. Simple Ideas and Big Results for Supporting Language Development in Young Children from Cork City Partnership Ltd.
- The Living Farmland, a Guide to Farming with Nature in Clare from Clare County Council
- The Potential of a Puddle - Outdoor Play by Claire Warden
Environment Design in Early Years
- Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky
- Loose Parts: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers by Daly and Beloglovsky
- Designs for Living and Learning by Margie Carter
Children's Books
- Acker Backa Boo! Games to Say and Play from Around the World by Opal Dunn and Susan Winter
- Baby Dazzlers – Glittery garden
- Baby Dazzlers – Sparkly day
- Boots for a bridesmaid
- Brothers by Debbie Bailey Photos by Susan Huszar
- Don't let the Pigeon Drive the Bus - Words and Pictures by Mo Willems
- Five Little Monkeys - Over 50 Action and Counting Rhymes by Zita Newcome
- How Many Sleeps till Christmas? By Mark Sperring and Sebastian Braun
- If you’re not from the prairie by David Bouchard
- It's my pond by Claire Garralon
- Mum's Jumper by Jayde Perkin
- We All Went on Safari A Counting Journey Through Tanzania
- While We Can't Hug by Eoin Mc Loughlin
- Stories from Eiriu's Island
- The Family Book by Todd Parr
- The Red Lemon by Bob Staake
- Tony the Turtle Bundle of 3 Books by Valerie Sheehan
- The Bogle Wogles by Jennifer and Peter Hornsby
- Traction Man is Here by Mini Grey
Music and Songs for Children
- High low Dolly Pepper with CD
- Mango Spice with CD - Caribbean Songs
- Merrily to Bethlehem CD
- Nursery Rhymes and Children's Songs - Carousel, 40 Best loved Songs for Children of All Ages CD
- Sing Hey Diddle Diddle with CD
- Singing sack book with CD
- Start with a Song CD - 44 songs
- Start with a song book: 70 Songs for the Early Years
Theory and Research on Development and Learning
- 101 Games for social skills by Jenny Mosley and Helen Sonnet
- Childcare and Education 6th Edition by Tina Bruce and Carolyn Meggitt
- Child Development An Illustrated Guide by Carolyn Meggitt and Gerald Sunderland
- Experiencing Reggio Emilia, implications for pre-school provision by Lesley Abbott and Cathy Nutbrown
- From Birth to Five years - Children’s Developmental Progress by Mary D. Sheridan
- Introducing Loris Malaguzzi by Sandra Smidt
- Introducing Bronfenbrenner by Noirin Hayes, Leah O’Toole and Ann Marie Halpenny
- Just stop and think - helping children plan to improve their behaviour by Fiona Wallace
- Literacy in Early Childhood and Primary Education (3-8 years) from Eithne Kennedy, Elizabeth Dunphy, Bernadette Dwyer, Geraldine Hayes, Therese Mc Phillips, Jackie Marsh, Maura O’Connor, Gerry Shiel.
- Oral Language in early Childhood and Primary Education (3-8 years) by Gerry Shiel, Aine Cregan, Anne Mc Gough and Peter Archer.
- Play it safe - A guide to preventing children's accidents
- Preschool in three Cultures: Japan, China and the United States from Joseph J. Tobin, David Y.H. Wu, Dana H.Davidson.
- The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegal and Tina Payne Bryson
- What does it mean to be three?: A practical guide to child development in the Foundation Stage
- What does it mean to be four? A Practical Guide to Child Development in the Foundation Stage By Jennie Lindon
- Your young child’s behaviour: How can we help from Barnardos
Early Learning and Care Level 5/6 Textbooks
- Assisting Children with Special Needs – An Irish Perspective. 2nd Ed by Eilis Flood
- Child Development - FETAC Levels 5 & 6 by Eilis Flood
- Child Health & Well-Being by Niamh Gaine
- Early Childhood Curriculum by Eilis Flood & Catriona Hardy
- Early Childhood Education, Society and Culture Edited by Angela Anning, Joy Cullen and Marilyn Fleer
- Work Practice and Experience in Childcare by Martina Coombes & Joanne Russell
- Sociology of Childhood Studies
- Supervision and Leadership in Childcare by Eileen Mc Partland
Leadership and Management in the Early Years
- Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children from Tusla
- Essential Skills for Managers of Child-Centred Settings by Shelly Newstead and Emma Isles-Buck (2005)
- Essential Skills for Managers of Child-Centred Settings by Shelly Newstead and Emma Isles-Buck 2nd Edition (2012)
- Intentional Leadership for Effective Inclusion in Early Childhood Care and Education by Mary Moloney and Eucharia McCarthy
- Legislation handbook for childcare providers (2008) from Barnardos
- Professional Development in Early Childhood Care and Education from IPPA
- Quality Early Years Care and Education: What to look for in an Early Years Service from Barnardos (2016)
- Supporting Quality Guidelines for Best Practice in Early Childhood Services from Barnardos
- To Compliance and Beyond: A Guide for Early LEarning and Care & School Age Childcare Services from Dublin City CCC
- To do or not to do – Ethical Practice Guidelines from National Children’s Nurseries Association x 2
- Towards Quality Daycare – minimum quality standards in a nursery from National Children’s Nurseries Association x 4
Working with Families - Parent Partnerships
- Involving Parents in their Children's Learning by Margy Whalley and the Pen Green Centre Team
- Learning Together: A parent's guide to early childhood learning from Barnardos (2010) x 2
- Learning Together: A parent's guide to early childhood learning from Barnardos (2018)
- Parents Matter Supporting the Birth to Three Matters Framework Edited by Lesley Abbott and Ann Langston
- The Key Person Approach: Positive Relationships with Children in the Early Years from Barnardos
- Working in Partnership with Parents: A Guide for Early Childhood Professionals from Barnardos (2019)
Supporting Infant and Toddler Care and Education
- Birth to Three Matters - Supporting the framework of effective practice Edited by Lesley Abbott and Ann Longston
- Dear Parent Caring for Children with Respect by Magda Gerber
- Fragile Families Fragile Solutions: A history of supportive services for families in poverty by Robert Halpern
- Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome - A user guide to adolescence by Luke Jackson
- Helping children to be competent learners: From Birth to 3 by Ann Roberts and Avril Harpley
- Navigating the way through Toilet Learning by Childspace
- Unfolding of Infants Natural Gross Motor Development by Dr. Emmi Pikler
- Raising a Secure Child by Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper and Bert Powell
- Respect by Toni Christie
- Rethinking Attachment for Early Childhood Practice by Sharne A Rolfe
- No Bad Kids by Janet Lansbury €14.99
- Self-Reg by Dr. Stuart Shanker
- This is Me! Observation Guidelines for Babies and Toddlers. NIPPA.
- Toddlerobics by Zita Newcome
- Toilet Time Training Resource Pack
- Toilet Training and the Autism Spectrum a Guide for Professionals
- School Aged Childcare (SAC)
- A Practical Guide to Activities for Older Children: Supports work in play settings for ages 4-16 by Miranda Walker
- After School The Way Forward: Good Practice Guidelines For the Development of a Quality After School Service - Guidelines compiled by Esther Pugh
- Beyond Toddlerdom - Keeping 5 to 12 year olds on the rails by Dr. Christopher Green
- Child's Play 1 & 2 - games for life for children by Wil Van Haren & Rudolf Kischnick
- Learning to be confident, determined and caring by Karen Brunskill
- Making Play Work - The promise of after-school programmes for low-income children by Robert Halpen
- School's Out- A Practice Manual for Providers DVD (School Age Childcare) from Limerick Childcare Committee x2
- Voice and Choice Edited by Mary Moloney, Ann Higgins and Sandra Ryan x 2
Childminding Specific
- Best Practice Guidelines for Childminders- The Lagan Family Daycare Network x2
- Childlinks: The Home Learning Environment from Barnardos
- Childminding – a step-by-step guide by Jackie Harding and Liz Meldon-Smith
- Childminders Guide to Play and Activities by Lee Allison
- Good Practice in Childminding by Christine Hobart and Jill Frankel
- The Childminding Handbook by Patricia Hayes Murray
Leabhar agus Ceol as Gaelige
- Amhrain do Phaisti - CD Gniomhamhrain Saothair, Amhrain do Chluichi agus Amhrain don Imirt Aithrise
- An Treoir maidir le Sugradh Cuimsitheach AIM
- Cairt Eagsulachta Chomhionannais Agues Chuimsithe agus Theoirlinte Don Churam Agus Don Oideachas Luathoige - An Roinn Leanai Agus Gnothai Oige, 2016
- Damhsa Na gCoinini - CD Seanamhrain agus Rannta Traidisiunta le Ceol Nuachumtha D'Og agus Sean
- First Irish Word Book Usborne Farmyard Tales by Heather Amery & Stephen Cartwright
- Fobairt Naionrai Teoranta - DVD outlines Advantages of Sending your Child to Irish Language Pre-school Service
- Irish language CD's Music and Stories: Cochaillin Dearg, Am Codlata i Lár na Coille, Na Tri Mhuicin agus 3 scéal eile and An Sicin Beag Bui
- Lamhleabhar do Striurthoiri Naionra Eagarthoir: Deirdre Ui Ghradaigh
- Maidin sa Naionra - CD Amhrain agus Rannta do Phaisti Oga a gCanadh ag Treasa Ni Cheannaigh agus Maire Breathnach
- SarShaothar sa Naionra, Quality model for Naionra
Bereavement and Grief
- Let’s Talk About When Someone Dies by Molly Potter
- Someone to talk to, a handbook on childhood bereavement by Pat Donnelly x2
- Someone Very Important Has Just Died by Mary Turner
- Young Children Grieve too: A guide for parents and Carers of Children Under 6 Who have Been Bereaved from Barnardos
Membership for the Resource Library is €10 and resources can be borrowed for a month maximum.