The Big Book of Favourite Irish Myths and Legends

by Joe Potter, Erin Brown (Illustrations)

In this beautifully illustrated book readers are introduced to the greatest Irish stories of all time.

From tales of the mighty Fianna and the great warrior Cúchulainn, to star-crossed lovers Diarmuid and Gráinne, and Deirdre and Naoise, these wonderful, classic stories are retold in a more modern style to appeal to today’s youngsters.

Genres: Childrens

96 pages, Hardcover

Published April 28, 2021

Reviews

[Erin Ching · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's always fun to read myths and legends from a different culture, as they give you both fun stories to read aloud and a taste of that culture. Enjoyed the illustrations in this one as well.

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I appreciated that a woman saved the day in one myth. Overall beautifully illustrated and strange plots like most myths. Why did the swans live 300 years?

[Beth O’Halloran · Rating 5 out of 5]

My mother brought me back a couple of books of Irish myths and legends from her most recent trip to Ireland as I had lost the copies I had as a child. This was one of the ones she brought back. The stories were beautifully told and accompanied by charming illustrations. In addition to many of my childhood favourites, I really loved that it included some lesser known (at least to me) tales such as Grainne and Diarmuid & Fionn and the Dragon.

[Lena-Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous 😍
I love the pronunciation guide.
It was very interesting for me as a German to learn about the Irish Myths and Legends as I barely know any of them (I knew about two of them that were mentioned in the book beforehand) and how most of them in the book were connected to each other.

[Kappy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated
Apperciated the pronunciation guide.
I don't thinkill ne reading this to my 4y.o. grandson quite yet. Although there are fierce warriors in battles & fair maids, it's a bit gruesome for the littles

[Joy Gerbode · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely illustrations, many familiar stories, and a few that were new to me.