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

Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales cover

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

'Beautifully illustrated. This feels like a very traditional story book full of spells and enchanting characters, with a touch of mischief and trickery. A nice addition to a story time collection.'
-- The School Librarian

'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

'This beautiful compendium contains ten tales, all included alongside big, colorful, lavish illustrations.'
-- Betsy Bird, A Fuse 8 Production

'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