Holiday shopping is stressful, regardless of who you’re on the hunt for. With only a short time left before our holiday 2024 order deadline on December 8, here are a few quick ideas for the holiday season so you can sit back and enjoy the festivities!
FOR KIDS
CATASTROPHE AT THE CHRISTMAS CEILIDH and DISASTER AT THE HIGHLAND GAMES by Riel Nason
Kate the Highland dancer loves highland dance! Join her on her interesting adventures as she competes at the Highland Games and prepares for her first solo at the Christmas Ceilidh. Things have to be fine… right?
You can find out where to buy CATASTROPHE AT THE CHRISTMAS CEILIDH here and DISASTER AT THE HIGHLAND GAMES here. DISASTER AT THE HIGHLAND GAMES is also available in Scottish Gaelic!
LISETTE OF LOUISBOURG and IAIN OF NEW SCOTLAND by Margaret MacKay
Step back into Nova Scotian history in these middle grade historical novels. Join Lisette and Iain as they both make their way to Nova Scotia in their stories and all of the things they experience and see along the way.
You can find out where to buy LISETTE OF LOUISBOURG here and IAIN OF NEW SCOTLAND here.
AN CAT COIGREACH written and illustrated by June Ghreumach
Pangur’s family moves from Bern, Switzerland to Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis and finds that the cats in his new home aren’t so kind to him. When Pangur decides to return to Bern, he embarks on a perilous adventure and must learn about the importance of friends and family.
You can find out where to buy AN CAT COIGREACH here.
LUGH AND THE FORTRESS OF THE GODS by Annie Dunphy and illustrated by Kyla Williams and FIONN MACCOOL AND THE SALMON OF KNOWLEDGE by Terri Roberts and illustrated by Kyla Williams and Etta Moffatt
Explore Irish and Scottish mythology with these two books. Join Lugh as he makes his way to the Fortress of the Gods and find out if his skills are enough to let him take his place on the Hill of Tara. You can also learn more about the great Gaelic hero, Fionn MacCool, and learn the story behind why he sucks his thumb!
You can find out where to buy LUGH AND THE FORTRESS OF THE GODS here and FIONN MACCOOL AND THE SALMON OF KNOWLEDGE here. FIONN is also available in French!
FOR THE GRAPHIC NOVEL LOVER
DOORS and OUT OF THE TWILIGHT by Angus MacLeod
Doorsan and Doors written by Angus MacLeod
Whether you’re looking for a read that feels otherworldly, but somehow familiar, or haunting, Angus MacLeod’s graphic novels are the perfect addition to that bookshelf. Both books are also available in Gaelic, making them a great learning opportunity, and as a Gaelic audiobook.
You can find out where to buy DOORS here in English and here in Gaelic. Find out where you can buy OUT OF THE TWILIGHT in print here and in audiobook format here.
FOR TEACHERS
G IS FOR GAEL by Shelayne Hanson and illustrated by Etta Moffat
This is the perfect addition to the classroom for teachers of young kids! An easy and inviting way to learn more about Gaelic culture and explore the alphabet.
Find out where to get G IS FOR GAEL in English here and in Gaelic here. It’s also available in French!
LUGH AND THE FORTRESS OF THE GODS by Annie Dunphy and illustrated by Kyla Williams and FIONN MACCOOL AND THE SALMON OF KNOWLEDGE by Terri Roberts and illustrated by Kyla Williams and Etta Moffatt
Exploring language in a way that’s digestible for kids is incredibly important. FIONN MACCOOL AND THE SALMON OF KNOWLEDGE and LUGH AND THE FORTRESS OF THE GODS both manage just that, exploring Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic language and mythology in a way that’s crafted to suit the needs of kids—with resources to make teaching them even easier.
You can find out where to buy LUGH AND THE FORTRESS OF THE GODS here and FIONN MACCOOL AND THE SALMON OF KNOWLEDGE here. FIONN is also available in French!
FÀILTE! by Gayle Weatherson
Getting to sit down with a warm cup of tea, an oatcake, and a small task is one of the greatest ways to relax. Enjoy your free time with this adult colouring book that explores Scottish Gaelic words and phrases!
Find out where you can buy FÀILTE here.
FOR CRAFTERS
The Tattoo Handbook series is a perfect addition to any crafters set of reference books. Whether your artist cross stitches, tattoos, and writes: having professional translated words on hand is one of the best possible things! This isn’t just a “Think Before You Ink” reference guide, it’s an addition to creating great art that brings in the languages you want to know more about.
There are so many titles now available in this series. Find out where you find buy all of the Tattoo Handbooks in SCOTTISH GAELIC, WELSH, SCOTS, and IRISH GAELIC.
FOR COLLECTORS
ANNA RUADH by L.M. Montgomery
Beloved by many, Anne of Green Gables continues to hold a special place for many readers. The first-ever Scottish Gaelic translation of the beloved first book in the series. Be transported back to Green Gables in a whole new way or, if you don’t read Scottish Gaelic just yet, it makes for an absolutely beautiful collector’s addition and stunning addition to any bookshelf!
Find out where to buy ANNA RUADH here.
Ás an Abhainn Mhóir: English-Gaelic Recipes from Pictou County
This bilingual collection of fifty recipes is the perfect gift for the person in your life who loves to cook (or the person who wants to learn!) Interspersed with the recipes are traditional Gaelic proverbs, tales, and songs, along with photos of the region’s natural beauty and Gaelic cultural heritage. This makes for the perfect gift for friends and family near and far.
FInd out where to buy Ás an Abhainn Mhóir: English-Gaelic Recipes from Pictou County here.
Still looking for that perfect gift? Be sure to check out other Bradan Press titles.
