An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales (Illustrated Scottish Treasuries)

Description

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

Details

Author: Theresa Breslin (Author), Kate Leiper (Illustrator)

Format: hardback

Size: 284 x 223 mm

Publisher: Floris Books

Subject: Story Books & Anthologies

Illustrations: colour illustrations

Age Range: From 6 to 12 years

Extent: 160 pages

ISBN: 9780863159077

Publication date: 05 Jul 2012

Series: Illustrated Scottish Treasuries