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Celtic (children)
Picture Book
Book Details:
Price:
€14.99
Binding: hb
Pages: 96
Size: 272x210 mm
ISBN-10 0-86278-482-4
ISBN-13 978-0-86278-482-9
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Rights held:
World, all languages.
Rights sold:
Great Britain
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The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends
by Una Leavy
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Black Flag: Picture books and storytelling to read aloud
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Irish fairy tales and legends are full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. Told from generation to generation, they are as fascinating now as they were to their original listeners.
This wonderfully rich and varied collection are ten of the best-loved traditional Irish stories, retold by author and poet Una Leavy. The post of Gold captures the trickery and mischief of leprechauns; the story of Oisin in Tír na n-Óg marks the end of the great Fianna. From 2000 years ago comes The Children of Lir … all stories to be treasured for years to come.
Susan Field's beautiful illustrations are inspired by ancient Celtic art and culture. They capture the wealth of tradition, the humour and the magic of these great stories.
Praise for The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends
'Lovely to look at and exciting to read, this collection is a memorable addition to the folklore shelves.' Booklist (USA)
'Leavy spins her tales witht he cadence and rhythms of an accomplished storyteller.' Kirkus Reviews (USA)
'Leavy manages to capture the ancient and bewitching qualities of these legends ... A grand book for learning the ancient myths and keeping the stories fo the Celts alive down through the generations.' The Irish Herald
'Every page of the beautiful book glows.' Publishers Weekly
'Leavy and Field have combined to produce what must be the most stylish and accessible collection of recent times.' Books for Keeps
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