{"product_id":"gearoid-gaoth-agus-a-la-breithe","title":"Gearóid Gaoth agus a Lá Breithe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile Gearóid Gaoth is hard at work on his wind farm, his friends Gábhan Grian, Tríona Tuar Ceatha, Síle Sneachta, Fearghal Fearthainn, Conn Cloichshneachta, and Seán Scamall are working hard too — planning a surprise party for their pal. Always kind and inclusive, they’ve taken a chance on inviting na Truailleáin too. As they look back on their own birthdays throughout the year, they describe the various seasons, making this a lovely way to introduce this early learning topic to young kids. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Tá Gearóid Gaoth an-ghnóthach, ag obair ar Fheirm na Gaoithe ar fad.\u003cbr\u003eTá cuid mór le déanamh aige, tá na tuirbini gaoithe ina stad.\u003cbr\u003eTá a chairde ag déanamh pleananna, ag obair le chéile le fonn.\u003cbr\u003eInniu lá breithe Ghearóid, agus tá cóisir rúnda ag dul a bheith ann.\u003cbr\u003eAn geimhreadh, an t-earrach, an samhradh, an fómhar, ceithre shéasúr sa bhliain.\u003cbr\u003eLabhraionn na Weatherbies ar a laethanta breithe, agus na séasúir is fearr leo féin.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGearóid Gaoth agus a Lá Breithe is the sixth book in the Na Weatherbies series of curriculum-aligned picture books that use these lovable weather characters to make it easy for young children to remember key concepts about the world around us. It models pro-social behaviours such as compassion, nurturing friendships and taking care of the planet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is also available in English as Willy Wind’s Birthday Surprise. Choose one book or get the pair for parallel learning or shared reading in mixed-language groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e⁠Engaging eco story by Yvonne Fleming for ages 2–6\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eColourful pictures by James Salenga to enthral little ones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLovable, memorable characters modelling pro-social behaviours and values for young readers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish or Irish editions available for parallel reading or shared reading in mixed-language groups\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAligned to The World Around Us and other key Areas of Learning in the Early Years and Foundation Stage curriculum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAligned to the four Aistear Early Childhood Curriculum Framework themes of wellbeing, identity and belonging, communicating, and exploring and thinking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAligned to 12 global Eco Schools themes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated by The Weatherbies Ltd, UK STEM Ambassadors, the official Early Years partners of Eco Schools NI and partners of Twinkl NI\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEntertainment and education for young children\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Yvonne Fleming and illustrated by James Salenga, the colourful picture books in the Weatherbies series are perfect for introducing eco topics and other concepts to Early Years Foundation Stage children. Na Weatherbies are a lovable community of friends who live, learn and play in the wonderful world of Skytown. Through their interactions with the world around them, each other, and the pesky Truailleáin, the Weatherbies gang teach pro-social behaviours and values such as co-operation and responsibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage, music and learning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book series is also available in English, and can be used as parallel texts, for children reading them side by side, or for non-Irish-speaking parents to read along with children learning Irish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearning is easier when music is involved! Kids can sing along with accompanying song Amhrán Na Séasúir on streaming platforms. The album Foinn Éicea by Na Weatherbies le Clare Galway, has a whole host of new eco-topical songs such as Cuir sa Bruscair É, Ag Athsholáthar Cumhachta ar Dhóigh Nádúrtha, Is Maith Athchúrsáil a Dhéanamh and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e​​Deepen the learning from the book with the Na Séasúir episode of the companion series Topaicí Spraoi leis na Weatherbies, available on BBC Gaeilge’s online platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrusted educational partnerships\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Weatherbies are the official Early Years partners for Eco Schools NI, part of the global Eco Schools network delivering the Eco Schools programme by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), one of the world's largest environmental education organisations. The book series and companion materials are aligned to the global Eco Schools themes of biodiversity \u0026amp; nature, climate change, energy, food, global citizenship, health \u0026amp; wellbeing, litter, marine \u0026amp; coast, school grounds, transport, waste, and water. Access the full range of resources to go with this book on the Weatherbies website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Weatherbies are UK STEM Ambassadors, are partnered with global teaching resource providers Twinkl and are learner members of Learnovate in Trinity College Dublin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Weatherbies Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Product","offer_id":57260694864216,"sku":"9780995533585","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780995533585.jpg?v=1778388396","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/gearoid-gaoth-agus-a-la-breithe","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}