Irish Animal Folk Tales for Children (McBride Doreen)(Paperback)

Irish Animal Folk Tales for Children (McBride Doreen)(Paperback)

Animal tales full of folklore and magic, interspersed with quirky information on folklore and folk cures How did a tiny wren manage to be crowned King of the Birds? Why did giant Finn McCool's favorite dogs change into mountains? What happened to turn a friendly cat into a cruel fiend who plotted

Glamorgan Folk Tales for Children (Little Cath)(Paperback)

Somerset Folk Tales for Children (Jacksties Sharon)(Paperback)

Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland (Jacksties Sharon)(Pevná vazba)

In a time of increasing interest in native wildlife, this collection of British and Irish folk tales will rekindle a sense of wonder in the animals that we once took for granted. Stories and animals have always traveled along the routes determined by migration, habitat, and trade. These in turn

Dorset Folk Tales for Children (Laycock Tim)(Paperback)

Dorset has a rich and diverse collection of folk tales, from some of Britain's most famous mythical heroes, to demons, dragons, boggarts, and sniddlebogs.These stories, illustrated with 30 line drawings, bring alive the landscape of the county's rolling hills and Jurassic coast for children, and

Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales(Pevná vazba)

The perfect gift for anyone interested in Irish folklore. These lrish tales are reprinted from nineteenth-century sources, but they date back to a centuries-old oral tradition of storytelling that had yet to be committed to the printed page. They were passed down through the ages virtually

Storytime Stem: Folk & Fairy Tales: 10 Favorite Stories with Hands-On Investigations (Rhodes Immacula A.)(Paperback)

Many favorite folk and fairy tales offer a perfect segue for introducing young children to early STEM concepts. Children explore ways to help the Gingerbread Man cross the river, design sturdy homes for the Three Little Pigs, build a wolf-proof fence for Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother, and

The Anthology of Irish Folk Tales (History Press Uk)(Pevná vazba)

Carefully selected stories from the celebrated Folk Tales series have been gathered here for this special volume. Herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers performing in the country today.From banshees, pookas and changelings to rainbows, fairies and leprechauns,

Hampshire Folk Tales for Children (O'Leary Michael)(Paperback)

If you love magic and adventure, here is the book for you. In this treasure trove of tales, storyteller Michael O'Leary has collected stories from the Hampshire Downs (which are up), the New Forest (which is old), the copses and coppices, fields and farms, villages, towns and cities of Hampshire

East Lothian Folk Tales for Children (Porteus Tim)(Paperback)

East Lothian's landscape has stories sewn into it. In this collection there are tales of witches and wizards, of magical creatures and eerie happenings. There are pirates and smugglers, giants and ogres. You will discover the whispered secrets of Kings and Queens, and of strange goings on.These are

North Wales Folk Tales for Children (Collins Fiona)(Paperback)

Celebrated storyteller Fiona Collins has collected the best-loved stories from the misty, magical mountains, rushing rivers and green rolling hills of North Wales. In this treasure trove of tales you will meet dragons, giants, wizards, witches, and monsters - and of course the Tylwyth Teg, which is

Devon Folk Tales for Children (Grey Leonie)(Paperback)

This lively collection of stories will take you on an adventure through the ancient lands of Devon. It is a book of wonder and magic with goblins tinkering in the old ore mines and Piskies playing on the old pack routes trodden by the feet of Dartmoor ponies.Join me in my journey through a rich

Sussex Folk Tales for Children (Knight Xanthe Gresham)(Paperback)

Come with storytellers Xanthe and Robin on a journey throughout Sussex and meet some of the strange and magical creatures that live here. Did you know that if you're walking the cliff tops you may spot a fiery-eyed stranger? Or that if you're dancing in the forest and hear a singing in the wind, it

Shropshire Folk Tales for Children (Douglas Amy)(Paperback)

Do you know that there are mermaids in Shropshire? How about giants? Or highwaymen?Shropshire is full of myths, legends and magical creatures.Under every rock lurks a fortune-telling toad; heroes lie sleeping beneath the hills; and there are still hoardes of treasure waiting to be found.In this new

Norfolk Folk Tales for Children (Tonge Dave)(Paperback)

From dark dangerous dogs and wily wicked wyrms, to poor penniless pedlars and lanky, long-limbed lads, Norfolk is steeped in stories. Some had their beginnings here, growing in the telling until they were as big as Norfolk's skies. Others were brought here by travellers from far away and even

Irish Fairy and Folk Tales(Paperback / softback)

A special pocket edition that features an elegant bonded-leather binding, distinctive gilt edging, and decorative endpapers. It is a suitable gift for anyone interested in Irish

Midwinter Folk Tales (Thomas Taffy)(Paperback)

Traditional seasonal folk tales for the dark of winterIn this enchanting new book, one of England's most celebrated storytellers has gathered together traditional tales which have their roots in the deep cold and long, dark nights of midwinter. The collection includes tales acquired from more than

Lakeland Folk Tales for Children (Thomas Taffy)(Paperback)

Did you know that if you look closely around Scafell Pike in the winter you might find a great dragon? Or that hidden in the forest around Egremont you might catch a glimpse of the fabled fairy folk? What, you don't believe me? Read these tales then take a look for yourself. This collection is full

Yorkshire Folk Tales for Children (Page Carmel)(Paperback)

Where can you walk on a dragon's backbone? Why did giants Wade and Bell lay roads in the North York Moors, and is it safe to offer a gift to a small-toothed dog?Yorkshire has a rich heritage of fantastical folk stories, traditional tales and words of wisdom handed down through generations

Dublin Folk Tales for Children (Mc Govern Orla)(Paperback / softback)

These stories are wild. These stories are magic. Maybe it's wrong to try and trap them in a book. Maybe you should set them free and tell them. Some of these stories are strange and sad, some are a bit scary and some are a bit mad. The ancestors liked them, that is why they passed them down to us

Favourite Irish Legends: Best Loved Tales from Ireland (Carroll Yvonne)(Pevná vazba)

A bumper collection of Ireland's favorite legends for children. Included are: The Children of Lir, The Brown Bull of Cooley, Deirdre of the Sorrows, The Salmon of Knowledge and a host of other legends of Oisin, Setanta, Fionn and the heroes of Irish

Animals, Beasties and Monsters of Scotland - Folk Tales for Children (Taylor Lea)(Paperback / softback)

What do you think happened when Jack refused to do his chores? Do you think you're clever enough to hide from Dundee's dragon? Watch out for Lefty the spider dying to tell you his story about life in the glen ... The stories in this book are of animals, beasties and monsters that are fast and

Medieval Folk Tales for Children (Tonge Dave)(Pevná vazba)

Come one, come all for a ride upon Dame Fortune's wheel!Join many a medieval character as some ride high on good luck, while others fall foul of greed, jealousy and anger. For in this book, storyteller Dave Tonge has adapted traditional tales of proud princes, discontented doctors, mean merchants,

Girl is a Half-formed Thing (McBride Eimear)(Paperback / softback)

WINNER OF THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONWINNER OF THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZEKERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARDWINNER OF THE GOLDSMITHS PRIZEEimear McBride's award-winning debut novel tells the story of a young woman's relationship with her brother, and the long shadow cast by his