An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales

An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales
Author: Theresa Breslin
Publisher: Illustrated Scottish Treasuries
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2012
Genre: Children's stories, Scottish
ISBN: 9780863159077

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

Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales
Author: George Douglas
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2012-11-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0486119785

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.

Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan

Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan
Author: Gordon Jarvie
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2008-10-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0141900202

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.

The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales

The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales
Author: Various
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2019-09-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0750992875

This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman's peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.

Fairy Tales from Scotland

Fairy Tales from Scotland
Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1999
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780192750129

Thirty-two folk tales from Scotland, including Tam Lin, The Faery and the Kettle, and How Fionn Found his Sword.

Scottish Folk Tales for Children

Scottish Folk Tales for Children
Author: Judy Paterson
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2017-03-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0750981997

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

Scottish Fairy Tales
Author: Philip Wilson
Publisher: Lomond Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2006
Genre: Fairy tales
ISBN: 9781842040928

Celtic Tales

Celtic Tales
Author: Kate Forrester
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2016-08-30
Genre:
ISBN: 1452152845

It's an absorbing introduction to the lore of Albion, but readers will also enjoy teasing out similarities between these tales and more familiar ones." — Publishers Weekly Perilous quests, true love, and animals that talk: The traditional stories of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales transport us to the fantastical world of Celtic folklore. • This Celtic mythology book features 16 stores that were translated and transcribed by folklorists in the late 19th and 20th centuries that focus on themes such as Tricksters, The Sea, Quests, and Romance and mythological creatures. • These timeless tales brim with wit and magic, and each one is brought to life with elegant silhouette art in this special illustrated edition • Celtic Tales is an extraordinary collection that conjures forgotten realms and rare magical creatures in vivid prose Discover the impactful and stunning illustrations by Kate Forrester in this special edition that is sure to impress any true fan of cultural and mythological literature. Discover delightfully entertaining tales such as Master and Man, The Soul Cages, The Red-Etin, and The Witch of Lok Island. Celtic Tales makes an impressive gift for any fan of greek mythology, roman mythology, Chinese mythology, and folklore and cultural studies from around the globe.