Books with title North Wales Folk Tales for Children

There is everyday magic in the tales of London. Some stories are swirling in the waters of the Thames; some are hidden in the old stones that lie beneath our modern pavements. In London Folk Tales for Children Anne and Sef have gathered stories from the words and memories of Londoners past and present. They tell of the mighty river, the streets, and the hills of London. You’ll find stories of babies that turn into flowers, of tower ravens and a two-headed bird, and a child who has to travel across the world all alone. You’ll also meet the people of this welcoming city: ever since the Romans, people have come here from all over the world to become Londoners. They’ve brought delicious foods, new music and hundreds of languages, but, most of all, great stories – London stories.

When you are in Somerset you are never far from mysterious caverns, whispering woods, hidden valleys and places which can't decide whether they are seascapes or landscapes. The ancient Kings Arthur and Alfred hid amongst Somerset's secret waterways, waging the wars and making treaties that forged Britain's history. Outlaws and highwaymen lived on the wildest of moors that plummet into the sea. Ordinary people farmed the land and fished the waters alongside the Little People, the Fair Folk, the fairies and goblins that were as tricksy and unchancy to meet as any smuggler...In this collection, professional storyteller Sharon Jacksties has selected and reworked tales for children aged 7–11 to discover.

How did a spider change the course of history? What would a body in the chimney want with a lonely old woman? And what terrible deed could make a Celtic warrior cry?North of Ireland Folk Tales for Children is full of mermaids and pishogues, haunted dolmens and plenty of ghosts, rude Celts and bloodthirsty warriors. This collection of weird, wonderful and irreverently told tales from award-winning storyteller Doreen McBride is not for the faint of heart – and certainly not appropriate for adults.

Folk Tales and lore are woven into the ancient landscape of Devon: swimming in the rivers, soaring with the buzzards over farms and moors and making soft tracks across the sands of a wild coastline.In Devon Folk Tales for Children you’ll find goblins tinkering in the old ore mines, a changeling hare-woman who runs by the light of the moon, and pixies playing on the old pack routes trodden by the hooves of Dartmoor ponies.This beautifully illustrated collection of tales from storyteller and artist Leonie Jane-Grey will take you on a wild and magical adventure through the ancient lands of Devon.

Dorset has a rich and diverse collection of folk tales, from some of Britain’s most famous mythical heroes, to demons, dragons, boggarts, and sniddlebogs.These stories, illustrated with 30 line drawings, bring alive the landscape of the county’s rolling hills and Jurassic coast for children, and inspire them to rediscover the county they thought they knew.

We love telling stories in Essex. It all started with nursery rhymes like Old King Cole, then came tales of adventure from our visitors from the sea like the Romans and the Vikings, and we have told stories ever since. This collection is full of stories that I have told over the years, and that children love to hear time and again. Including a gang of smugglers and intriguing riddles, not only will children love to read them, or listen to them being read, the tales will also stimulate an interest in the area, and help children engage with their own surroundings.

This lively collection of stories will take you on an adventure through the ancient lands of Devon. It is a book of wonder and magic with goblins tinkering in the old ore mines and Piskies playing on the old pack routes trodden by the feet of Dartmoor ponies.Join me in my journey through a rich heritage of folk tales and lore woven with the murmurings of wandering rivers, soaring with the buzzards over farm and field, galloping with russet ponies over Exmoor, and making soft tracks across the sands of the wild Devon coastline. It’s a magical terrain where old place names like ‘Black Dog’ and ‘Fairy Cross’ are signs along the way to a treasure trove of stories.

Celebrated storyteller Fiona Collins has collected the best-loved stories from the misty, magical mountains, rushing rivers and green rolling hills of North Wales. In this treasure trove of tales you will meet dragons, giants, wizards, witches, and monsters – and of course the Tylwyth Teg, which is the Welsh name for the fairies. Retelling each story in her engaging style, Fiona presents humorous tales, clever tales, and enchanting fairy tales, which will be particularly enjoyed by young readers who wish to be transported to a parallel world of magic and adventure.

If you love magic and adventure, here is the book for you. In this treasure trove of tales, storyteller Fiona Collins has collected the best-loved stories from the misty, magical mountains, rushing rivers and green rolling hills of North Wales.In these stories you will meet dragons, giants, wizards, monsters and one extremely powerful witch – and of course the Tylwyth Teg, the Welsh fairies. From ‘Once upon a time…’ to ‘Happy ever after’ you will be transported to North Wales, where even the stones have stories to tell.

DO you know what Áine's tiny spoon was used for? What was hiding up Mrs O'Flaherty's chimney? How did the fairy man help the tailor's apprentice? Who was the little flower of Castleknock Castle? What looks just like the skin of a rainbow? You'll find all the answers and loads more useful stuff inside this book. Dublin Folk Tales for Children is full of imagination, with stories specially selected for the enjoyment of 7- to 11-year-old readers. These tales are reshaped and created by writer and storyteller Órla Mc Govern, and illustrated by Gala Tomasso. They are made to be read, told, and passed on. Inside you'll find tales like 'Filou, Filou', 'G'wan Oura Dat' and 'The Two Trees', and each dances off the page with magic and adventure.

Dorset has a rich and diverse collection of folk tales, from some of Britain’s most famous mythical heroes, to demons, dragons, boggarts, and sniddlebogs.These stories, illustrated with 30 line drawings, bring alive the landscape of the county’s rolling hills and Jurassic coast for children, and inspire them to rediscover the county they thought they knew.