An illustrated collection of traditional Irish tales, including "The King with Donkey Ears" and "The Brown Bull of Cooley."

This beautifully illustrated collection contains six tales that have been passed down for generations in Ireland, including Children of Lir, a mystical twist on the traditional evil stepmother fable, and Fionn and the Dragon, in which the prince of Fianna uses his bravery to reclaim his throne.

Simply told and well-illustrated Irish stories for younger children.

In this beautifully illustrated book readers are introduced to the greatest Irish stories of all time. From tales of the mighty Fianna and the great warrior Cúchulainn, to star-crossed lovers Diarmuid and Gráinne, and Deirdre and Naoise, these wonderful, classic stories are retold in a more modern style to appeal to today's youngsters. Stories include: The Children of Lir The Salmon of Knowledge How Setanta became Cúchulainn The Giant's Causeway Oisín and Niamh in Tír na nÓg Diarmuid and Gráinne Fionn and the Dragon Deirdre of the Sorrows The Cattle Raid of Cooley

"Journalist Marie Heaney skillfully revives the glory of ancient Irish storytelling in this comprehensive volume from the great pre-Christian sequences to the more recent tales of the three patron saints Patrick, Brigid, and Colmcille."--Publisher's description.

Bilingual Irish/English. A collection of much-loved legends, simply retold in Irish and English.