Great Irish Legends for Children - Hardcover

by Yvonne Carroll (Author)

This volume of six traditional Irish legends includes stories about a king with donkeyï 1/2s ears, a moral lesson about riches and possessions based on a brown bull, a tale explaining how the coast of Antrim was formed by a giant, and other tales about treachery, bravery, and honor. Spirited illustrations bring each tale to life, and a pronunciation guide is included to assist with reading the unusual Irish names such as Ailill and Daire Mac Fiachra. Told for hundreds of years, these stories are a rich part of Irish history and lend themselves to great storytelling.

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A delightful collection of traditional Irish legends including much-loved favourites such as Oisï¿1/2n, The Brown Bull of Cooley and The Giant from Scotland.

Six beautifully illustrated legends, simply retold for children of all ages to enjoy and remember.