Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
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 stories, and enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies and battle with the stoorworm, as each story is brought to life with Kate Leiper's exquisite illustrations that 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.
Synopsis
"Lively yarn-spinning, delightful illustrations, and handsome bookmaking again make a winning combination" - Kirkus Reviews on An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures
"A memorable collection of Scottish tales, highly recommended for reading aloud." -Booklist on An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures
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