Gerry Daly
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social
Illustrator and author of picturebooks https://gerrydalyart.ie
In What’s That SpOOky Sound? there is a red deer, Ireland’s largest native mammal.
Contrasting the teeny pygmy shrew with him helped emphasize her courage and bravery.
Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebookillustration #picturebook #sketching #childrensbookillustration
Contrasting the teeny pygmy shrew with him helped emphasize her courage and bravery.
Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebookillustration #picturebook #sketching #childrensbookillustration
September 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM
In What’s That SpOOky Sound? there is a red deer, Ireland’s largest native mammal.
Contrasting the teeny pygmy shrew with him helped emphasize her courage and bravery.
Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebookillustration #picturebook #sketching #childrensbookillustration
Contrasting the teeny pygmy shrew with him helped emphasize her courage and bravery.
Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebookillustration #picturebook #sketching #childrensbookillustration
A pymgy shrew is the tiny hero in my recent book What's That Spooky Sound?
The first image here is the final illustration in the book.
Followed by various roughs, dummies and early tests.
published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#illustration #picturebook #illustrationforchildren
The first image here is the final illustration in the book.
Followed by various roughs, dummies and early tests.
published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#illustration #picturebook #illustrationforchildren
September 4, 2026 at 9:48 AM
A pymgy shrew is the tiny hero in my recent book What's That Spooky Sound?
The first image here is the final illustration in the book.
Followed by various roughs, dummies and early tests.
published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#illustration #picturebook #illustrationforchildren
The first image here is the final illustration in the book.
Followed by various roughs, dummies and early tests.
published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#illustration #picturebook #illustrationforchildren
It's Too Dark, Puffling by @erikamcgann.bsky.social & me is also available as a boardbook from @theobrienpress.bsky.social
We have adapted the text and images for the very, very young.
These pics show some #boardbook pages beside the original #picturebook
#illustration
We have adapted the text and images for the very, very young.
These pics show some #boardbook pages beside the original #picturebook
#illustration
September 3, 2026 at 9:47 AM
It's Too Dark, Puffling by @erikamcgann.bsky.social & me is also available as a boardbook from @theobrienpress.bsky.social
We have adapted the text and images for the very, very young.
These pics show some #boardbook pages beside the original #picturebook
#illustration
We have adapted the text and images for the very, very young.
These pics show some #boardbook pages beside the original #picturebook
#illustration
A couple of spreads from rough to dummy book to final for What’s That SpOOKy Sound? Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social
A highlight for me of making #picturebooks, probably for any illustrator, is the very start with scribbled scrawly notions
It’s been great fun to bring the book to events 😊
A highlight for me of making #picturebooks, probably for any illustrator, is the very start with scribbled scrawly notions
It’s been great fun to bring the book to events 😊
August 28, 2026 at 9:55 AM
A couple of spreads from rough to dummy book to final for What’s That SpOOKy Sound? Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social
A highlight for me of making #picturebooks, probably for any illustrator, is the very start with scribbled scrawly notions
It’s been great fun to bring the book to events 😊
A highlight for me of making #picturebooks, probably for any illustrator, is the very start with scribbled scrawly notions
It’s been great fun to bring the book to events 😊
Puffling’s shiny new batch of postcards ready for upcoming events 🙃
Puffling and the Stormy Sea by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and me is out now from @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#puffling #illustrationforkids #childrensbooks #postcardart #illustrator
Puffling and the Stormy Sea by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and me is out now from @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#puffling #illustrationforkids #childrensbooks #postcardart #illustrator
August 26, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Puffling’s shiny new batch of postcards ready for upcoming events 🙃
Puffling and the Stormy Sea by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and me is out now from @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#puffling #illustrationforkids #childrensbooks #postcardart #illustrator
Puffling and the Stormy Sea by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and me is out now from @theobrienpress.bsky.social
#puffling #illustrationforkids #childrensbooks #postcardart #illustrator
On the new @theobrienpress.bsky.social blog post I chat about inspirations, #picturebook process and pygmy shrews 🙃
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obrien.ie/blog/finding...
Finding inspiration and developing your style; a peek behind What’s That Spooky Sound?
Author and illustrator Gerry Daly talks about honing your craft and shares some tips for young creatives!
obrien.ie
August 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
On the new @theobrienpress.bsky.social blog post I chat about inspirations, #picturebook process and pygmy shrews 🙃
obrien.ie/blog/finding...
obrien.ie/blog/finding...
Loved being in sweltering Bantry for @wcorklitfest.bsky.social
Thanks all who came along! Signed and doodled many books Bantry Books
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebooks #illustration
Thanks all who came along! Signed and doodled many books Bantry Books
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebooks #illustration
July 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Loved being in sweltering Bantry for @wcorklitfest.bsky.social
Thanks all who came along! Signed and doodled many books Bantry Books
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebooks #illustration
Thanks all who came along! Signed and doodled many books Bantry Books
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebooks #illustration
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1/ Our Puffling Seaside Nature Trail is back - the perfect activity for a summer’s day! Just drop in store to sign up on the day.
With thanks to Books at One for their support for this initiative with their community funding in 2025.
With thanks to Books at One for their support for this initiative with their community funding in 2025.
July 7, 2026 at 9:29 AM
1/ Our Puffling Seaside Nature Trail is back - the perfect activity for a summer’s day! Just drop in store to sign up on the day.
With thanks to Books at One for their support for this initiative with their community funding in 2025.
With thanks to Books at One for their support for this initiative with their community funding in 2025.
It’s Too Dark, Puffling by @erikamcgann.bsky.social & me is out today as a #boardbook
Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social 🥳🎈
Reading to children from the very, very, very beginning leads to all the best things. The studies are there 😊
#picturebook #illustration #puffling
Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social 🥳🎈
Reading to children from the very, very, very beginning leads to all the best things. The studies are there 😊
#picturebook #illustration #puffling
July 6, 2026 at 10:36 AM
It’s Too Dark, Puffling by @erikamcgann.bsky.social & me is out today as a #boardbook
Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social 🥳🎈
Reading to children from the very, very, very beginning leads to all the best things. The studies are there 😊
#picturebook #illustration #puffling
Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social 🥳🎈
Reading to children from the very, very, very beginning leads to all the best things. The studies are there 😊
#picturebook #illustration #puffling
Reposted by Gerry Daly
Happy publication day to ‘It's Too Dark, Puffling’ – now in board book format!
@erikamcgann.bsky.social and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social's puffling stories have charmed readers of all ages and can now be enjoyed by the smallest of the bunch!
Available in all bookshops.
@erikamcgann.bsky.social and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social's puffling stories have charmed readers of all ages and can now be enjoyed by the smallest of the bunch!
Available in all bookshops.
July 6, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Happy publication day to ‘It's Too Dark, Puffling’ – now in board book format!
@erikamcgann.bsky.social and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social's puffling stories have charmed readers of all ages and can now be enjoyed by the smallest of the bunch!
Available in all bookshops.
@erikamcgann.bsky.social and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social's puffling stories have charmed readers of all ages and can now be enjoyed by the smallest of the bunch!
Available in all bookshops.
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Thanks @yaycork.bsky.social! Yes, all of our WCLF events for children & families are free but ticketed. Tickets are flying out the door so book yours now. Fabulous line-up with @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social & more
www.yaycork.ie/all-the-free...
www.yaycork.ie/all-the-free...
All the free kids' events happening during West Cork Literary Festival '26 - Yay Cork
The West Cork Literary Festival is back this July and, once again, families are seriously spoiled for choice.
www.yaycork.ie
June 5, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Thanks @yaycork.bsky.social! Yes, all of our WCLF events for children & families are free but ticketed. Tickets are flying out the door so book yours now. Fabulous line-up with @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social & more
www.yaycork.ie/all-the-free...
www.yaycork.ie/all-the-free...
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It’s the morning after a big storm. Badger, Red Deer, Owl and Pygmy Shrew hear a strange sound. It’s coming from across the river, beyond the Big Tree, over the rocks … One by one, they set off to investigate.
Just what is that sound? It’s kind of … spooky …
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social
Just what is that sound? It’s kind of … spooky …
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social
May 29, 2026 at 9:07 AM
It’s the morning after a big storm. Badger, Red Deer, Owl and Pygmy Shrew hear a strange sound. It’s coming from across the river, beyond the Big Tree, over the rocks … One by one, they set off to investigate.
Just what is that sound? It’s kind of … spooky …
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social
Just what is that sound? It’s kind of … spooky …
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social
I’m really looking forward to visiting Hinterland festival!
Tics now available 😊
Tics now available 😊
Make sure to get your tickets for these stunning summer events!
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social @eoinkenobi.bsky.social @nicolapierce.bsky.social
www.hinterland.ie/m-15-hinterl...
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social @eoinkenobi.bsky.social @nicolapierce.bsky.social
www.hinterland.ie/m-15-hinterl...
May 28, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I’m really looking forward to visiting Hinterland festival!
Tics now available 😊
Tics now available 😊
Thank you very very much @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social for the lovely recommend for What’s That SpOOky Sound? in the front window ❤️
‘A charming tale of friendship and facing your fears’
There are signed copies inside all doodled too 😊
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
‘A charming tale of friendship and facing your fears’
There are signed copies inside all doodled too 😊
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
May 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Thank you very very much @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social for the lovely recommend for What’s That SpOOky Sound? in the front window ❤️
‘A charming tale of friendship and facing your fears’
There are signed copies inside all doodled too 😊
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
‘A charming tale of friendship and facing your fears’
There are signed copies inside all doodled too 😊
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
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Book now for our @childrensbooksireland.ie Writing for Children prof development session with Paddy Donnelly & Sarah Webb. Plus FREE tickets for these fabulous children's events with @theobrienpress.bsky.social authors Paddy Donnelly, @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social. 🎟️ in bio
Visit West Cork Literature Festival this July and book an event with our amazing authors!
@wcorklitfest.bsky.social
@sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social
@wcorklitfest.bsky.social
@sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social
May 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Book now for our @childrensbooksireland.ie Writing for Children prof development session with Paddy Donnelly & Sarah Webb. Plus FREE tickets for these fabulous children's events with @theobrienpress.bsky.social authors Paddy Donnelly, @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social. 🎟️ in bio
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Visit West Cork Literature Festival this July and book an event with our amazing authors!
@wcorklitfest.bsky.social
@sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social
@wcorklitfest.bsky.social
@sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social
May 14, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Visit West Cork Literature Festival this July and book an event with our amazing authors!
@wcorklitfest.bsky.social
@sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social
@wcorklitfest.bsky.social
@sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
@gerrydalyart.bsky.social
Thanks so much @phizzfest.bsky.social for having me along for a fab session reading and drawing yesterday.
Well done all the children being creative superstars 😊
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebooks #illustrationforkids
Well done all the children being creative superstars 😊
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebooks #illustrationforkids
May 10, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Thanks so much @phizzfest.bsky.social for having me along for a fab session reading and drawing yesterday.
Well done all the children being creative superstars 😊
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebooks #illustrationforkids
Well done all the children being creative superstars 😊
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebooks #illustrationforkids
Fab to find What’s That SpOOky Sound? in the @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social window 😊 signed and doodled copies in store.
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
May 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Fab to find What’s That SpOOky Sound? in the @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social window 😊 signed and doodled copies in store.
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
I’ve signed & doodled many books across Dublin.
What’s That SpOOky Sound?, the Puffling books and more!
Available at branches of @dubray-books.bsky.social and Easons
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebooks #illustration
What’s That SpOOky Sound?, the Puffling books and more!
Available at branches of @dubray-books.bsky.social and Easons
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebooks #illustration
May 8, 2026 at 11:53 AM
I’ve signed & doodled many books across Dublin.
What’s That SpOOky Sound?, the Puffling books and more!
Available at branches of @dubray-books.bsky.social and Easons
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebooks #illustration
What’s That SpOOky Sound?, the Puffling books and more!
Available at branches of @dubray-books.bsky.social and Easons
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#picturebooks #illustration
Reposted by Gerry Daly
Huge thanks to @gerrydalyart.bsky.social for stopping by to sign copies of his new book (as well as some old favourites!) 'What's That Spooky Sound' is now in stock👇
May 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Huge thanks to @gerrydalyart.bsky.social for stopping by to sign copies of his new book (as well as some old favourites!) 'What's That Spooky Sound' is now in stock👇
Reposted by Gerry Daly
‘Nowhere for a Ghost to Sleep’ – a new picture book from author @erikamcgann.bsky.social & illustrator @clivemcf.bsky.social, coming this Autumn!
May 1, 2026 at 10:05 AM
‘Nowhere for a Ghost to Sleep’ – a new picture book from author @erikamcgann.bsky.social & illustrator @clivemcf.bsky.social, coming this Autumn!
Let's draw and paint the owl (a long eared one) from What's That SpOOky Sound? out now from @theobrienpress.bsky.social 🙂
In the story the owl thinks she's the wisest, but could this really be true ...?
#illustration #picturebook #childrensbooks #drawing
youtu.be/R4CoI7J_88w
In the story the owl thinks she's the wisest, but could this really be true ...?
#illustration #picturebook #childrensbooks #drawing
youtu.be/R4CoI7J_88w
Draw and paint along an owl from ‘What’s That SpOOky Sound?’
YouTube video by Gerry Daly Art
youtu.be
April 30, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Let's draw and paint the owl (a long eared one) from What's That SpOOky Sound? out now from @theobrienpress.bsky.social 🙂
In the story the owl thinks she's the wisest, but could this really be true ...?
#illustration #picturebook #childrensbooks #drawing
youtu.be/R4CoI7J_88w
In the story the owl thinks she's the wisest, but could this really be true ...?
#illustration #picturebook #childrensbooks #drawing
youtu.be/R4CoI7J_88w
So fab to visit the lovely @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social yesterday 😊
Well done all the kids drawing along too, brilliant work by all!
I signed and doodled a huge pile of books 🙃
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#illustrationforkids #picturebook
Well done all the kids drawing along too, brilliant work by all!
I signed and doodled a huge pile of books 🙃
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#illustrationforkids #picturebook
April 19, 2026 at 10:50 AM
So fab to visit the lovely @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social yesterday 😊
Well done all the kids drawing along too, brilliant work by all!
I signed and doodled a huge pile of books 🙃
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#illustrationforkids #picturebook
Well done all the kids drawing along too, brilliant work by all!
I signed and doodled a huge pile of books 🙃
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
#illustrationforkids #picturebook
Reposted by Gerry Daly
Last night we had the pleasure of launching our Spring Children’s Books list in @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social, happy reading!
April 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Last night we had the pleasure of launching our Spring Children’s Books list in @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social, happy reading!
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We’re really looking forward to welcoming @gerrydalyart.bsky.social back for an event on Sat 18th April at 3pm! Age 4+. Gerry will be reading and drawing from his latest book What’s that Sp00ky Sound? Tickets €5, redeemable against the book. Tickets here halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/1804...
April 10, 2026 at 12:36 PM
We’re really looking forward to welcoming @gerrydalyart.bsky.social back for an event on Sat 18th April at 3pm! Age 4+. Gerry will be reading and drawing from his latest book What’s that Sp00ky Sound? Tickets €5, redeemable against the book. Tickets here halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/1804...