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Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales

Magical Stories of Dragons, Fairies and Selkies from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and more

Lari Don Elise Carmichael

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English
Floris Books
16 October 2025
A LoveReading4Kids Book of the Year

Travel to the magical Celtic lands to meet shapeshifting selkies, duelling dragons, a terrifying waterhorse, a cheeky changeling, a cunning fairy and a bloodthirsty giant...

In this sumptuously illustrated new collection, award-winning Scottish author and storyteller Lari Don retells classic tales of myth, magic and mischief.

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 in an outstanding collection that will enchant younger and older readers alike.
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Illustrated by:   Elise Carmichael
Imprint:   Floris Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 210mm, 
Weight:   849g
ISBN:   9781782509622
ISBN 10:   1782509623
Pages:   144
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 6 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction How to Escape a Waterhorse (Isle of Man) The Fairy Babysitter (Brittany) Merlin and the Dragons (Wales) The Selkie Hunter (Scotland) The Monster Trap (Wales) Duffy and the Dizzy Imp (Cornwall) The Children of Lir (Ireland) The Piskie Market (Cornwall) The Giant's Eye (Ireland) How to Trick a Changeling (Scotland) Background to the Tales Glossary About the Author and Illustrator

Lari Don is an award-winning Scottish children's author and storyteller. She grew up in the north-east of Scotland and worked in politics and broadcasting before becoming a full-time writer and storyteller. Lari is the author of more than 30 books for children of all ages, including the folktale retellings Dragon's Hoard, Breaking the Spell and Girls, Goddesses and Giants, as well as picture books based on traditional tales such as The Secret of the Kelpie and The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Elise Carmichael is an illustrator and graphic designer with a passion for children's literature. She studied Art and Design at Towson University, Maryland, USA and has a Masters in Publishing from Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland. When she isn't drawing, Elise enjoys hiking, photography and learning new languages. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Reviews for Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales: Magical Stories of Dragons, Fairies and Selkies from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and more

'A wonderful collection of timeless tales, perfectly told for today's readers, utterly spellbinding and thrumming with excitement.' Sophie Anderson, award-winning Welsh author of The House with Chicken Legs 'Splendid... An outstanding collection that will enchant younger and older readers alike.' -- Achuka 'A stunning collection. The stories are beautifully written and gorgeously illustrated -- a true celebration of Celtic culture and imagination.' -- Mrs Mac Makes (Instagram)


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