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Getting Storyshaped with Peter Donnelly
Episode 5
Wednesday, 12 November, 2025
We were thrilled to get the chance to sit down with Peter Donnelly, one of Ireland's foremost illustrators and picturebook makers, to discuss life, work, inspiration, and everything in between! Listen in for a chance to hear about how Peter was inspired by a mountain, and how NOT getting into art college was the best thing that ever happened to him. If you've ever wondered: how did Peter Donnelly come up with the brilliant idea to write a picturebook about the President of Ireland, then you've found your happy place. Come and join us as we winkle out Peter Donnelly's Storyshaped secrets!Books mentioned in this week's episode include Peter's own:The President's GlassesThe President's CatThe President's DogThe President's SurpriseThe Dead ZooThe Great DiscoveryUp on the MountainLittle WolfAnd the stories that shaped him include:The Cat in the Hat, by Dr SeussThe Selfish Giant, by Oscar Wilde, illustrated by Lisbeth ZwergerThe Selfish Giant, by Oscar Wilde, illustrated by PJ LynchThe work of PJ LynchMonty Python, British TV comedyThe Prince of Egypt, animated movie on which Peter workedAnastasia, animated movie on which Peter workedTilly and Friends, by Polly DunbarThis is Ireland, by Miroslav SacekThe work of Mac BarnettThe work of Jon KlassenThe Fairy Isle, by Síne Quinn, illustrated by Dermot FlynnBeanie the Bansheenie, by Eoin Colfer, illustrated by Steve McCarthyOur podcast bookshop in Ireland is Halfway Up the Stairs: www.halfwayupthestairs.ie. You might also like to check out www.kennys.ie for free shipping within the Republic of Ireland!In the UK, check out our storefront on: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyshaped. Disclaimer: If you buy books linked to our site, we may earn a commission from bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookshops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
