The Story
A sumptuous collection of magical stories retold for children, with breathtaking illustrations of creatures from folklore.
Travel to enchanting Celtic lands where you'll meet shapeshifting selkies, duelling dragons, a terrifying waterhorse, a cheeky changeling, a cunning fairy and a bloodthirsty giant...
In this gorgeously illustrated new collection, award-winning Scottish author and storyteller Lari Don retells classic tales of myth, magic and mischief so they can be enjoyed by children aged six and up. Elise Carmichael's exciting and luminous illustrations bring the rich shared folklore of the Celtic lands - Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man and Brittany - to life.
Author: Lari Don
Publisher: Floris Books
Published: 06/16/2026
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.35w x 0.71d
ISBN: 9781782509622
Audience: Ages 9-12
About the Author
Lari Don is an award-winning Scottish children's author and storyteller. She is the author of more than 30 books for children of all ages. Lari lives in Edinburgh, UK.Elise Carmichael is an illustrator and graphic designer from Maryland, USA. She studied Art and Design at Towson University, Maryland and has a Masters in Publishing from Edinburgh Napier University. She lives in Edinburgh, UK.
Description
A sumptuous collection of magical stories retold for children, with breathtaking illustrations of creatures from folklore.
Travel to enchanting Celtic lands where you'll meet shapeshifting selkies, duelling dragons, a terrifying waterhorse, a cheeky changeling, a cunning fairy and a bloodthirsty giant...
In this gorgeously illustrated new collection, award-winning Scottish author and storyteller Lari Don retells classic tales of myth, magic and mischief so they can be enjoyed by children aged six and up. Elise Carmichael's exciting and luminous illustrations bring the rich shared folklore of the Celtic lands - Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man and Brittany - to life.
Author: Lari Don
Publisher: Floris Books
Published: 06/16/2026
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.35w x 0.71d
ISBN: 9781782509622
Audience: Ages 9-12
About the Author
Lari Don is an award-winning Scottish children's author and storyteller. She is the author of more than 30 books for children of all ages. Lari lives in Edinburgh, UK.Elise Carmichael is an illustrator and graphic designer from Maryland, USA. She studied Art and Design at Towson University, Maryland and has a Masters in Publishing from Edinburgh Napier University. She lives in Edinburgh, UK.
