Little Love Lessons - Reflections on life and love for you and your child
Tarsila Krüse
Published by The O’Brien Press
This beautifully illustrated book encourages parents to make more time with their children for light-hearted fun, understanding, and love.
Ceol na Mara
Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin & John Ryan
Tarsila Krüse & Úna Woods
Published by Futa Fata
Ceol na Mara is a collection of beautifully illustrated, maritime-themed songs. The accompanying recordings (available via QR codes) feature school children from the Galway Gaeltacht area of Cois Fharraige, along with well-known singer Caitlín Ní Chualáin.
Púcaí Schmúcaí! Agus dánta eile
Gabriel Rosenstock
Tarsila Krüse & Úna Woods
Published by Futa Fata
A beautiful poem collection by Gabriel Rosenstock. Illustrated by Tarsila Krüse and Úna Woods. By following the QR code, listen to broadcaster Sinéad Ní Uallacháin and the children of Scoil Naomh Gobnait, accompanied by new compositions by John Ryan.
My Little Album of Ireland
Tarsila Krüse & Juliette Saumande
Published by The O’Brien Press
My Little Album of Ireland takes the youngest of readers on an illustrated fun-filled tour of the Emerald Isle. Along the way, learn new words in English and Irish.
My Little Album of Dublin
Tarsila Krüse & Juliette Saumande
Published by The O’Brien Press
My Little Album of Dublin takes the youngest of readers on a magical tour of the Fair City. Learning and building up vocabulary both in English and Irish.
A Special Gift
Sadhbh Devlin & Tarsila Krüse
Published by NISIG
A Special Gift is a series of 4 books produced by the National Infertility Support & Information Group (NISIG) with the aim to open up the conversation between parents and children conceived through donation.It includes Egg, Sperm, Double Donations and Solo Mam.
Ná Gabh ar Scoil! / Don’t Go to School!
Máire Zepft & Tarsila Krüse
Published by Futa Fata
Winner 5-8 Age Category - Literacy Association of Ireland 2017
Shortlisted Gradam Réics Carló 2016
Shortlisted Children’s Books Ireland - Book of The Year 2016
Honour List Recipient IbBy Ireland 2018
Little Cóilín is very excited about his first day in school.He’s up early and ready to go, but there’s just one problem - Mommy can’t bear the thought of being separated from him. A very funny story with a reassuring message about starting school.
Bliain na nAmhrán
Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin
Brian Fitzgerald, Christina O’Donovan, Tarsila Krüse & Jennifer Farley
Published by Futa Fata
Winner Gradam Réics Carló 2018
Winner Children’s Books Ireland - Judges’ Special Merit Award 2017
White Raven Catalogue of Exceptional Children’s Books 2017
This sumptuous, illustrated collection of songs in Irish invites young and old audiences to celebrate the seasons and the natural world. Accompanied by a CD and beautifully illustrated, this multimedia collection offers a special aesthetic experience.
Percy Péacóg
Gemma Breathnach & Tarsila Krüse
Published by Futa Fata
Shortlisted Gradam Réics Carló 2019
Selected : Bratislava Biennale of Illustration (BIB) 2019
Percy Peacock is shy. He doesn’t like being noticed. But there’s one big, beautiful, attention-grabbing thing about Percy that makes it very hard NOT to notice him... An adorable story about a quiet little bird with a big brave heart - and a pretty impressive tail.
Bí Ag Spraoi Liom!
Sadhbh Devlin & Tarsila Krüse
Published by Futa Fata
Lúna is a wonderful inventor who’s just bursting with fun ideas. But her Mum is very, very busy and doesn’t have time…What can Lúna invent to put that right?
With gorgeous pictures by Tarsila Krüse, Sadhbh Devlin’s fun-filled “Bí ag Spraoi Liom!” reminds us hat we all need to make time for play.' PJ Lynch, Laureate na nÓg
The Monster Party
Máire Zepf & Tarsila Krüse
Published by Connswater Shopping Centre & Eastside Arts
The Monster Party is a collaborative project, born from multiple workshops and direct insights from P5 pupils from three primary schools in Belfast - Euston St Primary School, Orangefield Primary School and St Joseph’s Primary School, the children’s views directed both the book’s storyline and visuals! The final launch happened at Connswater’s C.S. Lewis Reading Corner.
100 Days of Dogs
Tarsila Krüse
Artist’s Limited Edition of 100 copies
What began as an exercise in drawing different dog breeds, turned into loving illustrated portraits of real-life dogs from friends, family and strangers!
100 Days of Dogs is a collection of 100 images and stories about these lovely dog’s special existence and the meaningful imprints they leave in our lives and hearts.
RTÉ GUIDE - Christmas 2019
Tarsila Krüse
RTÉ Guide & Ogilvy Ireland
The bestselling periodical in the island of Ireland, the RTÉ Christmas Edition is the most recognisable and beloved publication in the country.
Tarsila wrote and illustrated ‘A Christmas in The Woods’. A short story about Fox, Hare, Badger and Deer (let’s not forget Squirrel and Robin), who are coming together to have the perfect Christmas party, but as soon as preparations begin, chaos ensues.. Will they be able to celebrate Christmas after all?
A story about putting aside differences to be alongside those we love.
RTÉ GUIDE - Christmas 2020
Tarsila Krüse
RTÉ Guide & Ogilvy Ireland
After a yearly increase of 4% in sales from the RTÉ Christmas Guide in 2019, Tarsila was once more commissioned to create the RTÉ Christmas Guide 2020 cover and write a Christmas-inspired story. The challenge lies in 2020 being one of the hardest years in modern times due to the Covid-19 outbreak and the onset of a global pandemic.
‘A Different Kind of Christmas’ is a story about how a diverse family of bunnies spent their Christmas together (and apart!) keeping alive their memories and moments shared.
A wonderful successful project which also converted into increased revenue sales in its consecutive year.
The Townhouse: Lady Powerscourt’s Disappearing Dress!
Shireen Marcus & Tarsila Krüse
The Powerscourt Townhouse Centre
The Townhouse: Lady Powerscourt’s Disappearing Dress is a picture book inspired by the Wingfields, a wealthy family who once owned The Powerscourt Townhouse in Dublin back when it was their city home in the 1700’s. The story revolves around the six Wingfield children (and their faithful dog Rusty!), who go through a magical adventure with Lady Powerscourt’s Brand new dress.