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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Nowhere for a Ghost to Sleep The fabbest spooky new book for sleepy heads from @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @clivemcf.bsky.social out now from @theobrienpress.bsky.social 💜

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Erika McGann @erikamcgann.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🎉🎉 Pub Day 🎉🎉 Nowhere for a Ghost to Sleep by me and @clivemcf.bsky.social is out now!

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In What’s That SpOOky Sound? there is a red deer, Ireland’s largest native mammal. Contrasting the teeny pygmy shrew with him helped emphasize her courage and bravery. Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social #picturebookillustration #picturebook #sketching #childrensbookillustration

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A pymgy shrew is the tiny hero in my recent book What's That Spooky Sound? The first image here is the final illustration in the book. Followed by various roughs, dummies and early tests. published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social #illustration #picturebook #illustrationforchildren

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's Too Dark, Puffling by @erikamcgann.bsky.social & me is also available as a boardbook from @theobrienpress.bsky.social We have adapted the text and images for the very, very young. These pics show some #boardbook pages beside the original #picturebook #illustration

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A couple of spreads from rough to dummy book to final for What’s That SpOOKy Sound? Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social A highlight for me of making #picturebooks, probably for any illustrator, is the very start with scribbled scrawly notions It’s been great fun to bring the book to events 😊

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Puffling’s shiny new batch of postcards ready for upcoming events 🙃 Puffling and the Stormy Sea by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and me is out now from @theobrienpress.bsky.social #puffling #illustrationforkids #childrensbooks #postcardart #illustrator

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Loved being in sweltering Bantry for @wcorklitfest.bsky.social Thanks all who came along! Signed and doodled many books Bantry Books @theobrienpress.bsky.social #picturebooks #illustration

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

1/ Our Puffling Seaside Nature Trail is back - the perfect activity for a summer’s day! Just drop in store to sign up on the day. With thanks to Books at One for their support for this initiative with their community funding in 2025.

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

It’s Too Dark, Puffling by @erikamcgann.bsky.social & me is out today as a #boardbook Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social 🥳🎈 Reading to children from the very, very, very beginning leads to all the best things. The studies are there 😊 #picturebook #illustration #puffling

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Happy publication day to ‘It's Too Dark, Puffling’ – now in board book format! @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social's puffling stories have charmed readers of all ages and can now be enjoyed by the smallest of the bunch! Available in all bookshops.

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

It’s the morning after a big storm. Badger, Red Deer, Owl and Pygmy Shrew hear a strange sound. It’s coming from across the river, beyond the Big Tree, over the rocks … One by one, they set off to investigate. Just what is that sound? It’s kind of … spooky … @gerrydalyart.bsky.social

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I’m really looking forward to visiting Hinterland festival! Tics now available 😊

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Thank you very very much @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social for the lovely recommend for What’s That SpOOky Sound? in the front window ❤️ ‘A charming tale of friendship and facing your fears’ There are signed copies inside all doodled too 😊 @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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West Cork Literary Festival @wcorklitfest.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Book now for our @childrensbooksireland.ie Writing for Children prof development session with Paddy Donnelly & Sarah Webb. Plus FREE tickets for these fabulous children's events with @theobrienpress.bsky.social authors Paddy Donnelly, @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social. 🎟️ in bio

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Visit West Cork Literature Festival this July and book an event with our amazing authors! @wcorklitfest.bsky.social @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Thanks so much @phizzfest.bsky.social for having me along for a fab session reading and drawing yesterday. Well done all the children being creative superstars 😊 @theobrienpress.bsky.social #picturebooks #illustrationforkids

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Fab to find What’s That SpOOky Sound? in the @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social window 😊 signed and doodled copies in store. @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I’ve signed & doodled many books across Dublin. What’s That SpOOky Sound?, the Puffling books and more! Available at branches of @dubray-books.bsky.social and Easons @theobrienpress.bsky.social #picturebooks #illustration

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Huge thanks to @gerrydalyart.bsky.social for stopping by to sign copies of his new book (as well as some old favourites!) 'What's That Spooky Sound' is now in stock👇

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

‘Nowhere for a Ghost to Sleep’ – a new picture book from author @erikamcgann.bsky.social & illustrator @clivemcf.bsky.social, coming this Autumn!

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Let's draw and paint the owl (a long eared one) from What's That SpOOky Sound? out now from @theobrienpress.bsky.social 🙂 In the story the owl thinks she's the wisest, but could this really be true ...? #illustration #picturebook #childrensbooks #drawing youtu.be/R4CoI7J_88w

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Draw and paint along an owl from ‘What’s That SpOOky Sound?’

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

So fab to visit the lovely @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social yesterday 😊 Well done all the kids drawing along too, brilliant work by all! I signed and doodled a huge pile of books 🙃 @theobrienpress.bsky.social #illustrationforkids #picturebook

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Last night we had the pleasure of launching our Spring Children’s Books list in @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social, happy reading!

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

We’re really looking forward to welcoming @gerrydalyart.bsky.social back for an event on Sat 18th April at 3pm! Age 4+. Gerry will be reading and drawing from his latest book What’s that Sp00ky Sound? Tickets €5, redeemable against the book. Tickets here halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/1804...

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I’ve made some new drawing (and painting too!) vids for ‘What’s That SpOOky Sound?’ The first is of a pygmy shrew watching a butterfly who can do some thing she wishes she could too… FLY! More to come, and loads more on my YouTube page @theobrienpress.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=rUi9...

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Draw and paint along a pygmy shrew from ‘What’s That SpOOky Sound?’

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Amazed that my event at the brill @phizzfest.bsky.social on May 9th is already booked out 😮 There’s so much fun stuff on. Check out their programme if you’re nearby. @theobrienpress.bsky.social #picturebook #picturebookillustration #illustration

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Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St, D1 @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Nicola Pierce's Great Irish Wives, winner of the History Book of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards, is now signed! I love this book! It gives the women history sidelined their full due & does it in such a vivid, readable, generous way. Nicola Pierce The O’Brien Press

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Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St, D1 @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Gerry Daly was in signing copies of 'It's Too Dark, Puffling' & 'What's That Spooky Sound?'! The best children’s books do more than tell a story – they become part of family rituals & we remember them as tiny pieces of childhood. Gerry Daly, The O’Brien Press

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Signed and doodled copies of What’s That SpOOky Sound? and Puffling books @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social I love the golden stickers for ‘signed by’ books 😊 @theobrienpress.bsky.social #picturebook #illustration

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Some new colour in pages for What's That SpOOky Sound? Might be handy during the school break 😊🐣 These and many more downloads are on my website or on the @theobrienpress.bsky.social website pages for each book. Thanks to @artscouncilireland.bsky.social for support in making this book

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

I must have signed 200+ books in Dublin today & ALL are doodled on too 😊 First was @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social Then two @dubray-books.bsky.social branches at Grafton St & Mary St. Plus @gutterbookshop.bsky.social in Temple Bar. I’ll be signing more soon 🙂 @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

HaPpy publication day 🥳 What’s That SpOOky Sound? Out now from @theobrienpress.bsky.social Thanks to @artscouncilireland.bsky.social for support in making this book. Looking forward to upcoming events! #picturebook #illustration www.youtube.com/shorts/sM5_D...

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What's That SpOOky Sound? #picturebook out now!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy publication day to Gerry Daly’s stunning new picture book ‘What's That Spooky Sound?’ Available in all bookshops! @gerrydalyart.bsky.social

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MaryEsther Judy @fallenstarmary.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy Publication Day to... What's That Spooky Sound? by @gerrydalyart.bsky.social: the storm leaves a mystery to be solved;charming tale of friendship & bravery; delightful,heartwarming, & filled with little surprises. @theobrienpress.bsky.social fallenstarstories.wordpress.com/2026/04/02/w...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The O’Brien Press’ Managing Director Ivan O’Brien and author Marita Conlon-McKenna visited the Ulster American Folk Park today to celebrate the opening of the ‘Under the Hawthorn Tree’ exhibition, based on Marita’s beloved children’s novel.

Ivan O'Brien and Marita Conlon-McKenna in front of the new exhibition's poster

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The last character to introduce to you from What’s That SpOOky Sound? is the pygmy shrew. Our smallest native mammal. Always hungry, and can eat 125% its body weight every day which is just 2-6g! Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social this week 😊 #illustration #picturebook

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

First time seeing my new book What’s That SpOOky Sound? in a shop! Thanks Bridge Street Books in Wicklow for the fab display. Many books there now signed and doodled on 😊 @theobrienpress.bsky.social #picturebook #illustration #nature #childrensbooks

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Last drawing vid from Puffling and the Stormy Sea … the basking shark! These gentle giants are recently back in big numbers along the Irish west coast. @erikamcgann.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social #drawing #picturebook #illustration m.youtube.com/watch?v=xSnm...

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Draw along the basking shark from 'Puffling and the Stormy Sea’

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The red deer is the largest native mammal in Ireland. With the pygmy shrew being the smallest. In What’s That SpOOky Sound? one really surprises the other 😊 Published April 2nd by @theobrienpress.bsky.social #illustration #picturebook #childrensillustration

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Pygmy Shrew how do you do? Beautifully crafted in felt by @flockdublin.bsky.social the shrew will be joining me & the rest of the woodland posse for upcoming events 😊 What’s That SpOOky Sound? is pub next week by @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Gannets! A new drawing vid from Puffling and the Stormy Sea by @erikamcgann.bsky.social published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social There are 35000 pairs on little Skellig! m.youtube.com/watch?v=3IJ_...

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Draw along gannets from 'Puffling and the Stormy Sea’

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

“An endearing animal quest story for young readers.” m.independent.ie/life/family/... @gerrydalyart.bsky.social

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

There are loads of downloads for kids on my website www.gerrydalyart.ie Including from Puffling and the Stormy Sea! The most recent fun and pretty wild adventure for little Puffling. The Puffling series is written by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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