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The Children of Lir
On a little green island in days of old
A story of magic and courage was told
There once stood a fortress, four children lived here
Along with their father, the mighty King Lir …
This charming rhyming story tells the legend of The Children of Lir, who were turned into swans by their wicked stepmother and forced to wander across Ireland for 900 years.
The Children of Lir is a story from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation. It’s Ireland’s best-loved legend: the story of Fionnuala Aodh. Fiachra and Conn – the children of King Lir - and how they were turned into swans and cursed to wander until the toll of a bell broke the spell and freed them from the enchantment.
A story of magic and courage was told
There once stood a fortress, four children lived here
Along with their father, the mighty King Lir …
This charming rhyming story tells the legend of The Children of Lir, who were turned into swans by their wicked stepmother and forced to wander across Ireland for 900 years.
The Children of Lir is a story from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation. It’s Ireland’s best-loved legend: the story of Fionnuala Aodh. Fiachra and Conn – the children of King Lir - and how they were turned into swans and cursed to wander until the toll of a bell broke the spell and freed them from the enchantment.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published September 9, 2019
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December 5, 2024
As someone not from Ireland, this was actually my first introduction to this story and it was lovely! I'll be sure to look more into the story in future.
What a beautiful book for all ages to enjoy, the rhyming made the reading experience a joy! 😁
Of course, the illustrations by Conor can't go without a mention, they are absolutely stunning and grab your attention!
What a beautiful book for all ages to enjoy, the rhyming made the reading experience a joy! 😁
Of course, the illustrations by Conor can't go without a mention, they are absolutely stunning and grab your attention!
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August 24, 2020Good intro to the tale. Beautiful fluid pictures that kept my little (3 yrs) captivated and asking questions.
August 14, 2022
A decent retelling of one of my favorite Irish stories.
September 18, 2019
An ancient story of magic, love and fate, this new version is simply beautiful. Its clear, rhythmic poetic text that makes it easy to read, remember and embed in the hearts and minds of children everywhere. The illustrations are luscious! Delicate watercolour pictures use a specific, naturalistic palette that evokes the mood and the sense of ancient Ireland and its mythology. Perfectly illuminating the story, page after page is a work of art. Filled eloquence, drama and atmosphere, this really is the best introduction to Irish legends for young children. I have to add, its' my favourite Irish legend, as well; so I am delighted to see such a lovely treatment for a revisit to this magical story.
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