FRECKLES THE ELF
SPRINKLES CHRISTMAS MAGIC ON
THE GLOBAL IRISH COMMUNITY
A native of Donegal,Ireland, Evelyn Mc Glynn the author of the new family
Christmas book "Freckles The Elf
Christmas Magic In Ireland" penned the book as a direct result of a
tradition that has been in her own family for over 20 years.
Evelyn, tells us "I read a Christmas story on Christmas Eve to my family and have done since my first son was born 27 years ago, we have some really fond memories and it's become a lasting tradition in our home and one that will hopefully be carried on through future generations. We add the year and date to each Christmas Eve book and store safely for those future generations I spoke about!" - Her 3 adult children now in their 20s still enjoy their family tradition but have now added a tradition of their own when they meet up with old friends home for Christmas in the local pub later on Christmas Eve.
With so many Irish relocated throughout the world,
many having settled in a new country with families of their own, Evelyn hopes
this book will bring the magic of
Christmas and Ireland right into their
own front rooms and provide an opportunity to create memories and
traditions with those close to
them, while sharing "Freckles The
Elf Christmas Magic In Ireland " during the festive season. A short, but powerful read , delivering ten minutes of Christmas magic while
encouraging families to take time and make memories.
The illustrations were provided by recently
graduated local designer Jenny Yourell, greatly adding to this heart-warming
book and beautifully hand drawn during her summer internship, fulfilling her
dream to illustrate her very first children's publication.
The story of "Freckles The Elf Christmas Magic
In Ireland ...
is about a little boy called Shaun and his family who leave New York just before Christmas for a new life in Ireland. His parents having left during the recession are returning "HOME" to a new Ireland, a land of growth and possibility. Through this magical story, we discover how we are all part of a greater global family and how each kind act will help Santa find us all on Christmas Eve through his magic #GPSChristmasHeartbeat computer.
But will it transmit from Ireland? Will Santa find Shaun on Christmas Eve? Can Freckles The Elf and her new Irish friend Mulligan succeed in their mission to deliver an unforgettable Holiday season for Shaun and his family in their new Irish home?
Minister Mc
Hugh was happy to offer a foreword for the book and shared Evelyn's vision
in encouraging a sense of giving, to those who read the book.
Minister Mc Hugh says
"The characters in this book are Global Irish and they portray all the Irish people who live abroad and who represent and live the strong values of community, family, charity and global citizenship. Ireland and its people are known for these values and I think this book shows off the best of this. " A contribution from every book sold will go to The Aisling Irish Centre New York to help assist Irish immigrants in their transition to life in the USA.
Evelyn fostered a sense of connecting community and
networking throughout by inviting Lottie dolls, The Irish Fairy Door Company ,
Sligo Institute of Technology and Irish business craftykids.ie to work with her
on the project. Friends , family and
local community also helped craft this book. At a fun-filled focus group, children delivered their feedback on the characters and even the storyline includes a New York Yankees bedroom for young Shaun.
The global online community made up of the Irish Diaspora have also been invited to share and support a global launch of the book on Nov 4th 2016.
Having
received the Christmas book they will
then post photos and video on their social media accounts using the hash
tag #FrecklesTheElf and #ChristmasMagicInIreland ensuring the Irish Diaspora
worldwide can share in the magic "Freckles The Elf Christmas Magic In
Ireland" will bring this holiday season.
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Freckles The Elf Christmas Magic In Ireland
Aisling Irish Centre http://www.aislingcenter.org/
Crafty Kids www.craftykids.ie
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