The Magic Emerald 3rd to 6th class core reading programme is made up of four books, one for each level.

• The Spooky Castle - 3rd class
• My Babysitter's an Alien - 4th class
• Night Horse - 5th class
• The Time Seeker - 6th class

These are collections of short stories that have been written by well-known Irish children's authors including Larry O'Loughlin, Pierce Feirtear, Michael Mullen, Margrit Cruickshank and Mary Arrigan.

The books are full-colour with beautifully illustrated artwork and some stories illustrated in comic strips. Magic Emerald Activity Book A can be used alongside the 3rd class core reading book.