Danny Brown and the Big Surprise

Brianóg Brady Dawson is a primary school teacher from County Sligo. She now lives in Dublin with her husband and two children.Her first book, Granny's Teeth, became a No.1 Bestseller, and was now followed by seven more stories about the mischievous Danny who always ends up in trouble, even when he's trying to be good! Michael Connor is a school teacher who lives in Limerick.ALAN NOLAN was awarded the 2024 Children’s Books Ireland Annual Award for his outstanding contribution to children’s books. Alan grew up in Windy Arbour, Dublin and now lives in Bray, Co. Wicklow with his wife and three children. Alan is the author of the Molly Malone and Bram Stoker series. He is also the author and illustrator of Fintan’s Fifteen, Conor’s Caveman and the Sam Hannigan series, and is the illustrator of Animal Crackers: Fantastic Facts About Your Favourite Animals, written by Sarah Webb. Alan runs illustration and writing workshops for children, and you may see him lugging his drawing board and pencils around your school or local library.www.alannolan.ieBluesky: @alnolanInstagram: @alannolan_author

I strongly believe that even the most basic reading books need to have a strong story with great characters and action. Danny Brown and the Big Surprise by Brianóg Brady Dawson ticks all the boxes!