From Place To Creature: How Ireland’s Landscapes and Habitats Shape Animals Aga Grandowicz

In this engaging and interactive workshop based on Aga Grandowicz’s Animals of Irish Name and Origin (Natural World Publishing), children will explore how Ireland’s habitats, such as bogs, meadows, limestone landscapes, and coastlines, have shaped the animals that live there – and even influenced their names. Through storytelling, visuals, and a drawing activity, participants will learn about place-based species such as the Irish hare and the Kerry bog pony, and why protecting habitats is key to preserving Ireland’s living heritage.

This is a schools’ event for 2nd – 4th Class. Booking enquiries to info@dublinbookfestival.com.

Aga Grandowicz is a Polish-Irish, multi-award-winning art director, graphic designer, illustrator, and wildlife artist. She collaborates with biodiversity-focused organisations, shaping their messages through creative visual storytelling. Aga is passionate about purposeful projects – work that is not only visually striking, but also useful and informative. Her illustrated nature books (e.g. ‘Remarkable Creatures: a guide to some of Ireland’s disappearing animals’ and ‘Animals of Irish Name and Origin’) help celebrate and preserve Ireland’s natural heritage. Aga’s portfolio encompasses non-fiction book illustration, educational boards, brochures, large-scale murals, and community projects that connect people with local biodiversity.

With thanks to our venue partner Dublin City Libraries.