Meet the wild residents. Discover red deer, birds, otters, and the plants that thrive around Killarney’s lakes and ancient woods.
Can You Read Nature? · National Parks
Wild shores. Ancient forests. Wonder is waiting in Killarney.
Explore Killarney National Park through lyrical storytelling, real field science, and museum-quality artwork created for curious families.
Ages 5–14+Family nature bookArt by Amy Hayre
Read before you go see ten times more!
Hardcover
Hardcover + free companion ebook
$29.95Includes instant-download ebook
- Free ebook version included with hardcover
- A nature book for your next Irish adventure
- Original art that makes Killarney science memorable
- $1 to Children and Nature Network
Ebook
The nature book you can take anywhere
$12.95instant download
- Your perfect park companion, see 10x more
- Kinder to the planet, nothing in a landfill
- Killarney’s wildlife and landscape science shines on a screen
- $1 to Children and Nature Network
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From the sparkling lakes and lush woodlands of Ireland’s Killarney to the sweeping moorlands of England’s Exmoor, take your young explorer on a journey through two extraordinary national parks. Keep the adventure going: save 20% on Exmoor when you purchase Killarney, plus enjoy free shipping!
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Wear the adventure
Take Killarney home—and wear the adventure.
Pair the hardcover nature book with the matching Killarney shirt for a gift that keeps the lakes, forests, and wildlife close long after the final page.
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Look closer
Every spread reveals a new Killarney story.
Look closer at the landscape. Follow changing seasons, mountain weather, and the hidden connections that keep this remarkable park alive.
Meet the artist
Amy Hayre
Artist, storyteller, and lifelong nature observer
“I wanted families to feel the hush of Killarney—the mist on the lakes, the movement in the forest, and the wild lives all around us.”
Nature has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember. From childhood adventures outdoors to traveling through Mexico, Spain, Ireland and across the United States, I have always been drawn to the beauty of the natural world and the stories within it.
My visit to Killarney National Park left a lasting impression on me. Its forests, lakes, and winding paths had a magic all their own, and I hope that comes through in these illustrations.
My artwork is typically shaped by two things: nature and the old storytelling traditions that have grown from it. I’m often inspired by the way traditional folk tales reflect the changing seasons along with the small details found throughout the natural world. These stories remind me to slow down, pay attention, and appreciate what’s right in front of me.
While I often work in block printing, watercolor, and ink, I chose digital illustration for this project to capture Killarney´s atmosphere in a different way. Whether depicting sweeping landscapes such as MacGillycuddy´s Reeks or something tiny and easily overlooked like the Kerry slug, I hope to spark curiosity and appreciation for all parts of nature.
A deep love of nature shapes both my artwork and my everyday life. In Wisconsin, I share that connection with my husband, our five children, and our energetic family dogs. Creativity, storytelling, and muddy outdoor adventures fill our days, and we spend as much time as we can exploring the outdoors together and searching for new places to discover.
Amy’s illustrations invite families to slow down, look closer, and discover the living wonder of Killarney.
About this book
What is inside
Explore Killarney’s lakes, mountains, ancient forests, red deer, birds, changing seasons, conservation, and ten must-see experiences.
About the author
Narrated by Neil Rosen, children’s book author and founder of WildStork. Neil writes every book as an invitation to look closer, stay longer, and discover what families miss when they move too fast.
Reading level
Ages 5 to 14. Designed for the whole family, with lyrical storytelling and real science to share together.