Stories from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland. This hugely popular book is now available in paperback.

FAVOURITE LEGENDS FROM ANCIENT IRELAND

• The Salmon of Knowledge
• How Cú Chulainn Got His Name
• The Children of Lir
• The King with Donkey’s Ears
• Fionn and the Giant
• The White Wolfhound
• Oisín

'lively retellings … vibrant illustrations'

'a book to keep and treasure'

'a collection of old favourites including The Children of Lir and The Salmon of Knowledge in one handsomely illustrated volume for 4+'

'stories are told in a simple style'

'cosy and familiar'

'humourous comic echoes'

'an essential heritage of great tales'

'an excellent way of introducing a new range of traditional tales beyond those commonly known'

'give(s) us a glimpse of another world, while also teaching us universal truths'

'perfect for story time with the little ones'

'the illustrations are vivid and charming'

'engaging and enjoyable'

Eithne Massey has had a lifelong attachment to the legends and traditions of her native Ireland. Her best-selling books of Irish myths and legends for children include what is fast becoming a classic picture book, Best-Loved Irish Legends, and of a number of novels for young readers, among them the award-winning Blood Brother, Swan Sister, with its backdrop of the Battle of Clontarf, and the skilful story of the man behind the rebel leader in Michael Collins: Hero and Rebel. Her other books include Legendary Ireland: Myths and Legends of Ireland and The Turning of the Year. Lisa Jackson lives in Dublin. She works in comic books, illustration and game design and has illustrated books such as Best-Loved Irish Legends, Ice Dreams and The Henny Penny Tree.