Fairy tales get a modern twist in this dazzling collection of newly written and illustrated Irish stories for the 5-8 year olds.
In this sparkling collection of 10 newly commissioned stories and illustrations from Ireland's best-known writers and illustrators, fairy tales are given a modern edge. The stories range in mood and atmosphere, each reflecting the Irish spirit.
There's Roddy Doyle's poignant story of a young girl dealing with the loss of a parent, powerfully illustrated by PJ Lynch; Paul Muldoon's witty narrative poem about a girl with a knack for seeing things backwards, accompanied by Niamh Sharkey's zany illustrations; Malachy Doyles' hero, famous Seamus who scores a very unusual ghostly goal, and many more.
These 21st century tales combine contemporary realism and magic, making this a fairy tale collection unlike any other. Features:
- 'Her Mother's Face' by Roddy Doyle, illustrated by PJ Lynch
- 'Starry Night' by Marita Conlan-McKenna, illustrated by Christopher Banahan
- 'The Princess And The Rooser' by Carlo Gebler, illustrated by Pauline Bewick
- 'The Henny Penny Tree' by Siobhan Parkinson, illustrated by Pam Smy
- 'Reverse Flannery' by Paul Muldoon, illustrated by Niamh Sharkey
- 'Wherever' by Kate Thompson, illustrated by Hamilton Sloan
- 'Jacinta's Seaside' by Marilyn McLaughlin, illustrated by Louise Mansfield
- 'The Seal That Did Not Forget' by James Riordan, illustrated by Bernie Prendergast
- 'Famous Seamus And The Ghosts Of Football' by Malachy Doyle, illustrated by John Short
- 'The Midnight Horse' by Margrit Cruikshank, illustrated by Brigid Collins
