An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales

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Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies — these are the creatures of Scottish folklore. Award-winning children’s author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies […]

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Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies — these are the creatures of Scottish folklore.

Award-winning children’s author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies and battle with the stoorworm, as each story is brought to life with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper, which brim with otherworldly beauty.

A wonderful gift, this is a truly stunning book to be treasured for a lifetime and will be enjoyed by parents and grandparents as well as children.

Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2013.

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Publisher

Floris Books, Illustrated edition (September 15, 2012)

Language

English

Hardcover

160 pages

ISBN-10

0863159079

ISBN-13

978-0863159077

Reading age

4 – 10 years, from customers

Grade level

Preschool – 2

Item Weight

2.31 pounds

Dimensions

8.75 x 1 x 11.25 inches