Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales
Magical Stories of Dragons, Fairies and Selkies from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and more
Lari Don author Elise Carmichael illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Floris Books
Published:16th Oct '25
Should be back in stock very soon
A LoveReading4Kids Book of the Year
Travel to the magical Celtic lands to meet shapeshifting selkies, duelling dragons, a terrifying waterhorse, a cheeky changeling, a cunning fairy and a bloodthirsty giant...
In this sumptuously illustrated new collection, award-winning Scottish author and storyteller Lari Don retells classic tales of myth, magic and mischief.
Elise Carmichael's exciting and luminous illustrations bring the rich shared folklore of the Celtic lands -- Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany -- to life in an outstanding collection that will enchant younger and older readers alike.
A LoveReading4Kids Book of the Year
'A wonderful collection of timeless tales, perfectly told for today's readers, utterly spellbinding and thrumming with excitement.'
Sophie Anderson, award-winning Welsh author of The House with Chicken Legs
'There is magic here for every young reader. Lari Don's skilful storytelling makes this a wonderful collection to read aloud and share.'
-- Scottish Book Trust
'A beautifully illustrated hardback collection... My 8-year-old and I really enjoyed sharing the wonderful stories together.'
-- Juno
'Wonderful to read aloud.'
-- Books For Keeps
'Splendid... An outstanding collection that will enchant younger and older readers alike.'
-- Achuka
'A stunning collection. The stories are beautifully written and gorgeously illustrated -- a true celebration of Celtic culture and imagination.'
-- Mrs Mac Makes (Instagram)
'Lari has written another most excellent volume. The stories are snappy and engaging, with enough twists, turns and refreshments to keep me turning the pages even though some are familiar. I love this book.'
-- Tatterhood Tales (Instagram)
ISBN: 9781782509622
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 849g
144 pages