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Legends of the Cliffs of Moher

Eithne Massey author Lisa Jackson illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:O'Brien Press Ltd

Published:4th Mar '24

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Legends of the Cliffs of Moher cover

Meet a secret mermaid and a grumpy saint, a greedy prince and the magical foals that became a famous wave. Beware slippery, slidey monsters and lovestruck hags! In these stories, you will find adventure laced with humour and enchantment. 

Perfect for reading aloud to little ones or for older children to read themselves, this beautifully illustrated book will bring you to a place where magic happens. 

Stories inspired by the Cliffs of Moher from long, long ago. Legends include: The Mermaid of Moher, The Hag, The Lost City, The Magic Foals, The Giant Eel of Kilmacreehy. 

the perfect introduction to Irish folklore from western Ireland. Presented 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

atmospheric

-- Irish Exam

ISBN: 9781788494137

Dimensions: 280mm x 220mm x 10mm

Weight: 552g

48 pages