Best-Loved Irish Legends: Mini Edition

'Brings together some of Ireland's most-loved folk stories with colourful illustrations, in an effort to introduce these legends to a younger audience.' -- Ireland of the Welcomes 'a gorgeous little hardback book' -- Tipp FM 'a good book for home and for school libraries ... Lisa Jackson's illustrations are modern in feel yet form a perfect complement to the stories. The stories are well written and accessible for children from 5+. The book is an excellent way of introducing -- Parents in Touch 'Books of national legends, wherever they originate, need to find a language that is accessible to readers from all backgrounds yet at the same time true to the country of origin - by no means an easy balance to strike. The illustrations must also complem -- IBbY 'Told with simple structures and everyday language, these are highly accessible re-tellings. There is a cosy mood; the tragedy and melancholy which characterises many Celtic legends has been toned down and warmed up. Subtle flashes of originality and gent -- Armadillo Magazine 'an essential heritage of great tales' -- The School Librarian

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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.