"Earns four stars for its excellent variety of themes, the concise nature of each story, and the fantastic artwork." --Maryanne Obersinner, O'Hara Catholic School, Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon Tales of great giants, clever warriors, jealous queens, and mystical creatures abound in this richly illustrated volume of six traditional Irish legends. The book includes stories about a king with donkey's ears, a moral lesson about riches and possessions involving 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 component of Irish history and will inspire great storytelling as well as a renewed appreciation of folklore and fairy tales.

A bumper collection of Ireland's favourite legends for children.

Included are: The Children of Lir, The Brown Bull of Cooley, Deirdre of the Sorrows, The Salmon of Knowledge and a host of other legends of Oisin, Setanta, Fionn and the heroes of Irish mythology.

The band playing 'Nearer my God to Thee' as the ship went down is probably one of the most famous stories relating to the Titanic. The bravery of the band and their leader, Wallace Hartley, is one of the endearing stories to come out of the worst disaster to happen to a British passenger liner. Who comprised the band? Who was Wallace Hartley and where did he come from? Not much has been written about this enigmatic band leader or of his part in the tragedy, beyond a few mentions in the many books on the disaster. But he was one of the most important characters in the story of Titanic. Yvonne Speak has spent years researching the life story of Wallace Hartley and has conducted interviews with remaining members of his family. Here she tells his story and remembers this most British of heroes.

This charming and wonderfully illustrated book brings to life six traditional Irish Leprechaun tales. The stories tell of mischievious leprechauns and inquisitive people, of cobblers, pots of gold and fairy rings. It is popular with young and old alike. Other books by Yvonne CarrollBeginner's Irish DictionaryGreat Irish Legends for ChildrenIrish Legends for ChildrenIrish Legends for Children - MiniThe Little Leprechaun LibraryThe Very Little Leprechaun Tale

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."

Children will love this colouring book with a difference There are fifteen traditional Irish stories to read and then colour in, making it a book to treasure. There is something for everyone, from cautionary tales of cunning leprechauns to the thrilling exploits of great Irish heroes.