Description
Product ID: | 9780717137954 |
Product Form: | Hardback |
Country of Manufacture: | IE |
Title: | A Child's Treasury of Irish Stories and Poems |
Page Count: | 194 |
Subjects: | Children’s / Teenage fiction: Short stories, Short stories (Children's / Teenage) |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Children of all ages will love this enchanting collection of tales, legends and poems. Drawing on hundreds of years of Irish folklore, there are tales of magic and mystery, of the mayhem caused by the "little people", together with stories of love and heroism, some familiar and some less so. There are stories of great giants, clever warriors, jealous queens and mystical creatures. Read how the Children of Lir became beautiful white swans, how Fionn defeated the fire-eating dragon, and share the exciting adventures of the Red Branch Knights. Discover the story behind the Giant''s Causeway, and laugh with the leprechauns as they plot their mischief. Interspersed throughout this irresistible treasury is a delightful selection of Irish poems – perfect for reading aloud to children of all ages. |
Imprint Name: | Gill & Macmillan Ltd |
Publisher Name: | Gill |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2004-10-19 |