Cuidíonn Fearghal Fearthainn Le Fás Na Bplandai

The fourth book in the Weatherbies series is the perfect inspiration for little horticulturists. In this tale of teamwork and caring for the environment, Fearghal Fearthainn, Gabhan Grian, and Gearoid Gaoth team up with the other Weatherbies to provide the ideal conditions for their newly-planted seeds to grow into their favourite healthy fruit and vegetables. But then Na Truailleain turn up, wreaking havoc... "Ta Fearghal Fearthainn ar bis agus reidh do la lan spraoi. Ag spraeail uisce isteach san aer, tugann se deoch do na plandai agus e ag rith. Bionn na Weatherbies ag obair agus ag foghlaim le cheile, ag plandail leo go sona sasta. Cuireann siad cuid mhor sraitheanna de thorthai agus glasrai blasta. Ach tagann na Truailleain dhana, agus scaoileann siad ola thart. Ba mhaith le hOilibhear cuidiu, ach deanann se pracas ceart. An mbeidh na Weatherbies abalta gach rud a dheanamh reidh? An mbeidh torthai agus glasrai blasta acu don lon ag deireadh an lae?" This book is also available in English as Colin Cloud is Making Shapes. Pair the books for parallel language learning or shared reading in mixed-language groups. Key Features Engaging eco story by Yvonne Fleming for ages 2-6 Colourful pictures by James Salenga to enthral little ones Lovable, memorable characters modelling pro-social behaviours and values for young readers Irish and English editions available for parallel reading or shared reading in mixed-language families/groups Aligned to The World Around Us and other key Areas of Learning in the Early Years and Foundation Stage curriculum Aligned to the four Aistear Early Childhood Curriculum Framework themes of wellbeing, identity and belonging, communicating, and exploring and thinking Aligned to 12 global Eco Schools themes Created by The Weatherbies Ltd, UK STEM Ambassadors, the official Early Years partners of Eco Schools NI and partners of Twinkl NI Entertainment and education for young children Written 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. The 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 Pollutants, the Weatherbies gang teach pro-social behaviours and values such as co-operation and responsibility. Language, music and learning The book series is also available in Irish, 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. Learning is easier when music is involved! Kids can sing along with the accompanying song Amhran an Timthriall an Uisce on streaming platforms. The album Foinn Eicea by Na Weatherbies le Clare Galway, has a whole host of new eco-topical songs such as Cuir sa Bruscair E, Ag Athsholathar Cumhachta ar Dhoigh Nadurtha, Beacha Beaga Bui and many more. Trusted educational partnerships The 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 & nature, climate change, energy, food, global citizenship, health & wellbeing, litter, marine & coast, school grounds, transport, waste, and water. Access the full range of resources to go with this book on the Weatherbies website. The Weatherbies are UK STEM Ambassadors, are partnered with global teaching resource providers Twinkl and are learner members of Learnovate in Trinity College Dublin.