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The Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten Folklore | Hardcover | Tales & Myths for Children
The Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten Folklore | Hardcover | Tales & Myths for Children
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A stunningly illustrated collection of magical Irish folklore for readers age 8+, with a foreword by Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde
The folklore of Ireland has long been beloved by children across the world, but the lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish legends are the faerie folk.
From trickster spirits to slippery shape-shifters, from the tiny leprechaun to the enormous giant, this stunningly illustrated gift book will guide you through sixteen remarkable Irish faeries. With "fact" pages exploring each fae's traits and origins, followed by a beautifully illustrated double page story inspired by true tales found in the Irish Folklore Collection, this will be a special gift for children everywhere.
Awards: KPMG Children's Books Ireland Award (2025)
Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration (2026)
“[…] a fine introductions to the history of the spirits of Halloween […] full of fascinating detail, and Dermot Flynn’s wispy illustrations perfectly suit the ethereal quality of the creatures.”
“From sprites to shapeshifters, this book is packed full of the magic creatures found in our mythology that are sometimes spooky and sometimes enchanting. This book is perfect to teach children the stories of Irish folklore, and is an enjoyable refresher for their parents.”
“[…] an enchanting read.”
“While there have been many collections of Irish fairy folktales throughout the years, there is something truly special about this collection. Is it the effortless storytelling illuminating the enchanting nature of selkies, pookas, and shapeshifters? The spectacular illustrations showcasing the dark side of Irish fae? Whatever it is, reading this book I was so captivated that I felt as though I had truly ventured into the realm of the Good People. An unmissably magical collection.”
“Magical, a book to treasure.”
Reading age: 8 years or older
Ideal For: Perfect for 8-11 year olds drawn to the fair folk, and Ireland's forgotten faerie lore beautifully gathered.
Details: Hardcover | 80 pages | 27.2 × 19.6 × 1.4 cm
About the Creators: Síne Quinn holds an MPhil in Children’s Literature and is the Publisher at Beehive Books and Veritas Publications in Ireland. Síne also works as a creative writing facilitator with the Bookmarks programme at Trinity College Dublin – a writing programme for primary school pupils – and as a Book Doctor for Children’s Books Ireland. She was a writer for RTÉjr book club for over five years and is a regular contributor to both Inis Magazine and Books Ireland . Dermot Flynn is an artist, illustrator and designer based between Dublin and London. He has worked with clients such as Paramount, Apple, Disney and Adidas, as well as publications such as the New Yorker , Vogue and the Guardian . His work has won numerous awards, including the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Book Illustration and a Silver Lion at the Cannes Advertising Festival.
Publication details
- Published
- 2024
- Publisher
- Walker Books
