{"product_id":"beanie-the-bansheenie-isbn-9781536240665","title":"Beanie the Bansheenie","description":"\u003cb\u003eA best-selling author and an award-winning illustrator join forces in a long-form picture book that turns a familiar myth of Irish folklore into a universal story of love, perseverance, and friendship against all odds.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanshees are well known to most of us as supernatural Irish harbingers of doom. But not many know that they grow on the prickly gorse bush inside little pods, and that the sole job of a baby banshee, or “bansheenie,” is to bond with a human and know all there is to know about that person, including when they're destined to breathe their last breath. One bansheenie named Beanie, however, is no ordinary herald of death. When she sees \u003ci\u003eher \u003c\/i\u003eperson, a little girl named Rose, she decides to change both their fates—and instead of delivering bad news, protect Rose and her family. And when her banshee's howl won't work, she must draw power and strength from the ancient secrets and hidden networks of the natural world to create a new sound, a new way of being in the world, that will change everything. Melding Eoin Colfer’s welcoming voice and Steve McCarthy’s striking Celtic imagery, \u003ci\u003eBeanie the Bansheenie \u003c\/i\u003eis a gloriously immersive, detailed, and emotional storytelling experience.The story’s eerie themes are, in the hands of Colfer, filled with fizzy glee. . .  in this engrossing telling that plays with the idea of love bending immutable truths. Digital artwork by McCarthy, which takes angular, swirling forms, conjures a sense of otherworldly enchantment.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith their Celtic green palette, McCarthy’s spirited digital illustrations are full of life, propelling the narrative forward with motion. They pair well with Colfer’s joyful text, which echoes the storytelling tradition of fairy tales with clever descriptions and effective page turns. . . A modern twist on classic folklore and the bonds of friendship.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis inspired reinvention unfolds to a captivating tale of enchantment and friendship.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cb\u003eEoin Colfer\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of the children’s fantasy series Artemis Fowl. His other notable works include \u003ci\u003eThree Tasks for a Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Dog Who Lost His Bark\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by P.J. Lynch, and \u003ci\u003eCloud Babies\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Chris Judge. The recipient of many awards, Eoin Colfer lives in Ireland with his wife and two children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve McCarthy \u003c\/b\u003eis an Irish designer, illustrator, and author. His early career was devoted to traditional animation and background design, most notably for the 2015 Oscar-nominated animated feature film \u003ci\u003eSong of the Sea. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Wilderness \u003c\/i\u003eand the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eA Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe One with the Waggly Tail\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSally Go Round the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eall\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eby Sarah Webb. Steve McCarthy lives in southeast London.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304527057125,"sku":"NP9781536240665","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536240665.jpg?v=1767722289","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/beanie-the-bansheenie-isbn-9781536240665","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}