Kids can learn about the impact of climate change at Christmas or any time of year with this charming Irish-language picture book. It is the fifth in Na Weatherbies story book series that features lovable weather characters who make it easy for young children to remember key concepts about the world around us and the need to take good care of our planet. "Ta na maisiuchain in airde agus am anois don chraic, Ta coisir Nollag ag Sile Sneachta agus ta failte mhor roimh chach. Ag gaire, ag ceol agus ag sleamhnu leo le fonn, Fir sneachta, lorga cosa, ta gach cineal sugartha ann. Deanann toit dhubh o na Truailleain Dhalba scamall mor sa speir, Sciobann Oilibhear Ola mala Shile, ag scapeadh sneachta leis san aer. Ach teann rudai ar strae, ta na patruin aimsire ag athru, On ioglu fein, feiceann siad an sneachta ban ag meadu. Muna leann an sneachta, beidh orthu fanacht sa teach agus iad gafa! Ce a dheanfaidh tarrthail orthu, le ligean doibh sugradh sa sneachta?" The Weatherbies curriculum-aligned books make lovely gifts for children, playgroups or schools. This book is also available in English as Flo Snow's Christmas Party - choose one book or get the pair for parallel 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 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 children at Early Years Foundation Stage. Na 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 Truailleain, 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 English, 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 accompanying song Ta Athru Aeraide ag Tarlu 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, Is Maith Athchursail a Dheanamh 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.