Stories From Ireland -: Oxford Children's Myths and Legends

By Ita Daly

Book Overview

Oxford Children's Myths and Legends bring you the greatest stories ever told, from around the world and long ago. Heroes and villains, witches and wizards, warriors and royalty - there's something here for everyone. This wonderful collection is drawn from a long tradition of story-telling - tales that have been retold and passed down from generation to generation. Read about how the children of Lir were turned into swans, what happens to anyone who dares to look into King Balor's evil eye, and about many more magical characters and heroic adventures.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019272861X
• ISBN13: 9780192728616
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.1" x 0.6" x 7.2"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

Stories From Ireland

Every society has its own signature tales of morality and heroism to stir the spirit, to inspire a sense of cultural pride, and to keep the kids entertained. Whether they're cautionary tales of fairyfolk and their curious ways or the valiant escapades of legendary warriors and kings, these stories resonate throughout the ages, capturing the hearts, minds, and imaginations of generations. //Stories from Ireland// compiles oral tales from centuries past, featuring Ireland's fairy people, the Tuatha De Danann, as well as the legend of Cuchulainn and the narratives of the high kings of Ireland. My personal favorites were //The Story of Diarmuid and Grainne//, which bears a remarkable resemblance to a old Scottish tale of vengeance and loyalty, and //King Fergus and the River Monster//, a marvelously rousing story of triumph. The inclusion of a pronunciation glossary is a wonderful touch, especially for any readers that might want to continue the tradition for their own children. Not every entry in //Stories from Ireland// is appropriate for tiny ears, but many are worthy of sharing with your young ones. Reviewed by Glenn Dallas