Author: Theresa Breslin
Publisher: Illustrated Scottish Treasuries
ISBN: 9780863159077
Category : Children's stories, Scottish
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin's enchanting tales and Kate Leiper's otherwordly illustrations.
An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales
Author: Theresa Breslin
Publisher: Illustrated Scottish Treasuries
ISBN: 9780863159077
Category : Children's stories, Scottish
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin's enchanting tales and Kate Leiper's otherwordly illustrations.
Publisher: Illustrated Scottish Treasuries
ISBN: 9780863159077
Category : Children's stories, Scottish
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin's enchanting tales and Kate Leiper's otherwordly illustrations.
Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales
Author: George Douglas
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486119785
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Treasury of fanciful, picturesque narratives tell of brownies, kelpies, mermen, and other supernatural creatures that assist, annoy, and otherwise meddle in the lives of simple Scottish country folk. A delightful collection of imaginative and entertaining nursery and fairy tales, animal fables, witchcraft lore, and stories with a comic twist.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486119785
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Treasury of fanciful, picturesque narratives tell of brownies, kelpies, mermen, and other supernatural creatures that assist, annoy, and otherwise meddle in the lives of simple Scottish country folk. A delightful collection of imaginative and entertaining nursery and fairy tales, animal fables, witchcraft lore, and stories with a comic twist.
Fairy Tales from Scotland
Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192750129
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Thirty-two folk tales from Scotland, including Tam Lin, The Faery and the Kettle, and How Fionn Found his Sword.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192750129
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Thirty-two folk tales from Scotland, including Tam Lin, The Faery and the Kettle, and How Fionn Found his Sword.
The Scottish Fairy Book
Author: Elizabeth Wilson Grierson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan
Author: Gordon Jarvie
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141900202
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Mystery and excitement abound in this lively collection of fairy tales, folklore and legends, which celebrate Scotland's enormously rich oral tradition and offers a carefully chosen combination of old favourites such as Tam Lin, Thomas Rymer and Adam Bell, as well as more modern stories by master story-tellers like Andrew Lang, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and John Buchan.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141900202
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Mystery and excitement abound in this lively collection of fairy tales, folklore and legends, which celebrate Scotland's enormously rich oral tradition and offers a carefully chosen combination of old favourites such as Tam Lin, Thomas Rymer and Adam Bell, as well as more modern stories by master story-tellers like Andrew Lang, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and John Buchan.
Scottish Fairy Tales
Author: Merchant Book Company
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781859581698
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781859581698
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
The Folk Tales of Scotland
Author: William Montgomerie
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 0857905953
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The classic folk tales of Scotland were passed down from storyteller to storyteller, and from the first sentence they held the attention of the listeners and readers as though a spell had been cast over them, transporting them to a magical realm where mermaids and men, selkies and sailors, ogres and princesses all mingle and are miraculously transformed. First published in 1956, the Montgomeries, distinguished folklorists, gathered these captivating stories from all parts of Scotland. This collection became a classic of the storytelling tradition retold in a simple, dramatic style, appealing to adult and child alike. Now published by Birlinn Limited in a handsome gift edition and illustrated with Norah Montgomerie's own original drawings, it is a book to be treasured for years as the key to an enchanted, timeless world.
Publisher: Birlinn
ISBN: 0857905953
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The classic folk tales of Scotland were passed down from storyteller to storyteller, and from the first sentence they held the attention of the listeners and readers as though a spell had been cast over them, transporting them to a magical realm where mermaids and men, selkies and sailors, ogres and princesses all mingle and are miraculously transformed. First published in 1956, the Montgomeries, distinguished folklorists, gathered these captivating stories from all parts of Scotland. This collection became a classic of the storytelling tradition retold in a simple, dramatic style, appealing to adult and child alike. Now published by Birlinn Limited in a handsome gift edition and illustrated with Norah Montgomerie's own original drawings, it is a book to be treasured for years as the key to an enchanted, timeless world.
Scottish Folk Tales for Children
Author: Judy Paterson
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750981997
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A giant sea monster ... trees that can dance ... a water-horse ... a girl so clever she outwits a giant ... Welcome to the world of the Scottish folk tale – a world of talking animals, mischief-making witches, giants, trolls, bold girls, reckless boys and, of course, the Wee Folk.These stories – specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7 to 11-year-old readers – burst with adventure and glitter with magic. As old as the mountains and the glens, these well- loved tales are retold by storyteller Judy Paterson.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750981997
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A giant sea monster ... trees that can dance ... a water-horse ... a girl so clever she outwits a giant ... Welcome to the world of the Scottish folk tale – a world of talking animals, mischief-making witches, giants, trolls, bold girls, reckless boys and, of course, the Wee Folk.These stories – specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7 to 11-year-old readers – burst with adventure and glitter with magic. As old as the mountains and the glens, these well- loved tales are retold by storyteller Judy Paterson.
Scottish Fairy Tales
Author: Philip Wilson
Publisher: Lomond Publications, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781842040928
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher: Lomond Publications, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781842040928
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Scholastic Classics: Scottish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends
Author: Mairi Kidd
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 0702304972
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
A complete collection of Scottish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound in a beautiful new edition. From the mysterious cat-faced lady whose magic allows a servant girl to attend a prince's ball, to the princess who meets an enchanted frog; from ogres and hooded crows, to faery bagpipers and shape-shifting monsters... This book includes traditional favourites that readers will love to spot, alongside classic myths and legends from Scottish heritage.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 0702304972
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
A complete collection of Scottish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound in a beautiful new edition. From the mysterious cat-faced lady whose magic allows a servant girl to attend a prince's ball, to the princess who meets an enchanted frog; from ogres and hooded crows, to faery bagpipers and shape-shifting monsters... This book includes traditional favourites that readers will love to spot, alongside classic myths and legends from Scottish heritage.