Oíche Mhaith, a Ghrá is a gentle Irish-language bedtime book with music and narration. It is ideal for families raising children with Irish.
Leabhar séimh le tionlacan cruite agus aithris é Oíche Mhaith, a Ghrá. Tá sé foirfe do theaghlaigh atá ag tógáil páistí le Gaeilge.
This 12-page sound book tells the story of a little boy who doesn’t want to go to bed. Although the sun is still shining, its still time for bed. As the evening continues, he slowly begins to settle.
Sa leabhar fuaime 12 leathanach seo, insítear scéal faoi bhuachaill beag nach bhfuil ag iarraidh dul a chodladh. Cé go bhfuil an ghrian fós ag lonrú, tá sé in an dul a luí. Agus an oíche ag titim, socraíonn sé síos.
Each page includes push-button audio. This means children can hear the full story aloud in Irish. The voices of a real mother and child bring the characters to life. As a result, the book feels warm, familiar, and comforting.
Tá cnaipe fuaime ar gach leathanach. Ciallaíonn sé sin gur féidir leis na páistí an scéal iomlán a chloisteáil i nGaeilge. Léann máthair féin agus a páiste an scéal, rud a chuireann beocht agus teocht leis an eispéireas.
Importantly, the music plays a key role. The original harp score, composed by Emer Ní Scolaí, reflects the boy’s journey. It begins with lively energy but becomes softer as the story progresses. This makes the book perfect for bedtime.
Tá ról lárnach ag an gceol chomh maith. Chum Emer Ní Scolaí an ceol bunaidh ar an gcruit chun aistear an bhuachalla a léiriú. Tosaíonn sé go fuinniúil ach éiríonn sé níos ciúine agus an scéal á fhorbairt. Mar sin, oireann sé go hiontach don am luí.
The text is written by Sadhbh Devlin, a well-known Irish author. The illustrations, by Brian Fitzgerald, are soft, playful, and expressive. Together, they create a soothing visual and auditory experience.