Stories from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland. Read about how Cú Chulainn got his name, The Children of Lir and many more. Lovingly illustrated by Lisa Jackson.
Stories from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland. This hugely popular book is now available in paperback.
FAVOURITE LEGENDS FROM ANCIENT IRELAND
'lively retellings … vibrant illustrations'
'a book to keep and treasure'
'a collection of old favourites including The Children of Lir and The Salmon of Knowledge in one handsomely illustrated volume for 4+'
'stories are told in a simple style'
'cosy and familiar'
'humourous comic echoes'
'an essential heritage of great tales'
'an excellent way of introducing a new range of traditional tales beyond those commonly known'
'give(s) us a glimpse of another world, while also teaching us universal truths'
'perfect for story time with the little ones'
'the illustrations are vivid and charming'
'engaging and enjoyable'