Description

Drawn from the Irish Traveller storytelling tradition, DeBhairduin’s tale is a gentle allegory about identity, self-acceptance and different ways of seeing the world.

Two slugs travel happily together until they meet a crow who asks them where their home is. The younger brother, embarrassed, makes himself a shell, and calls himself snail. The older brother carries on as he is. At first, the brothers grow apart. But in time, they learn to respect each other’s way of life.

Publisher Review

"Beautifully illustrated." * The Irish Times * "A beautifully illustrated picture book ... It's a clever story about acceptance and celebrating, as the book says, "similarities and common connection"." -- Sarah Webb * Irish Independent * "A warm story of difference and commonality." * Sunday Independent * "A beautifully illustrated refreshing modern-day Aesop's Fable ... This sweet and unique picture book is rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community and gently explores themes of belonging, community, friendship, acceptance, and feelings with a light-hearted and thoughtful touch." * BookTrust Northern Ireland * "I love this story." * The John Toal Show * "In a world full of prejudice, the message here is one of respect for all ways of life." * The Echo * "This is a gorgeous book and hopefully not the last we hear of Oein and Olya." * Read and Reviewed * Praise for Oein DeBhairduin's Why the Moon Travels "A beautiful book, immaculately written in clear but inventive language AND Why the Moon Travels, the title story, may be the most beautiful of all the tales, a metaphysical love story and tragedy that echoes everything from Lorca to Ladyhawke." * Irish Times * Praise for Oein DeBhairduin's Why the Moon Travels "Life-affirming, luminous and lyrical, these vividly told stories of folklore, make the reader see nature - and the Travelling community in a new light." * Irish Examiner * Praise for Oein DeBhairduin's Why the Moon Travels "DeBhairduin is a born storyteller. And here is a book that extends its hands generously across a boundary. A gift to the settled community, it belongs in every school and household." * Children's Book Ireland, Editors Choice * Praise for Oein DeBhairduin's Why the Moon Travels "DeBhairduin writes with extraordinary lyricism and deep passion." * Books Ireland Magazine *