Legends of the Cliffs of Moher by Eithne Massey

Legends of the Cliffs of Moher by Eithne Massey

Discover secret mermaids and lost cities. Meet lovestruck hags and magical sea-horses. Beware greedy princes and slippery monsters. These enchanting stories are perfect for reading aloud to little ones.

the perfect introduction to Irish folklore from western IrelandPresented in short story format, the key aspects of each of the legends are presented to the young reader in an accessible and fun manner by the author. The exploration of how some places got their names was an interesting addition to this collection and helps connect old Irish sites to modern locations. The pronunciation guide at the beginning of each story is an invaluable tool to help parents and children alike to read the Irish names and terms contained within this book … The illustrations complement the words of each story perfectly, breathing a liveliness into the characters and places described to the reader. This book can be read aloud to a younger audience and can also be read easily by older children … Highly recommended for children interested in storytelling, Irish history, and mythology

-- Childrensbooksireland.ie

absolutely beautiful … fantastic book … children will love it … wonderful illustrations

-- Clare FM’s Morning Focus

would be great companions for any family road trips as summer begins to approach

-- Irish Times

Eithne Massey has had a lifelong attachment to the legends and traditions of her native Ireland. Her best-selling books of Irish myths and legends for children include what is fast becoming a classic picture book, Best-Loved Irish Legends, and of a number of novels for young readers, among them the award-winning Blood Brother, Swan Sister, with its backdrop of the Battle of Clontarf, and the skilful story of the man behind the rebel leader in Michael Collins: Hero and Rebel. Her other books include Legendary Ireland: Myths and Legends of Ireland and The Turning of the Year. Lisa Jackson lives in Dublin. She works in comic books, illustration and game design and has illustrated books such as Best-Loved Irish Legends, Ice Dreams and The Henny Penny Tree.

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ISBN 13	9781788494137
ISBN 10	178849413X
Title	Legends of the Cliffs of Moher
Author	Eithne Massey
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	O'Brien Press Ltd
Year published	2024-03-04
Number of pages	48
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.