The King with Horse's Ears and Other Irish Folktales
Batt Burns, Igor Oleynikov
Hardcover
(Sterling, Feb. 3, 2009)
Storytelling is one of Ireland鈥檚 oldest and grandest traditions, and these vivid tales of far-off days will introduce young readers to the country鈥檚 irresistible folklore. Here are brave warriors with superhuman skills, monster dogs with blazing eyes, fairy folk and leprechauns, and the magical land of Tir na n脫g. Author Batt Burns grew up with these beloved characters and legends, and he captures all their enchanting language and flights of fancy. Exquisite art by Igor Oleynikov enhances every tale. Contents include:路 The King with Horse鈥檚 Ears路 The Greedy Barber路 Ois铆n in the Land of the Ever Young路 Back from the Fairies路 Paying the Rent路 A Clever Leprechaun路 The Lost Island of Lonesome Seals路 And many more!
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