Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales: Poster Download

Shapeshifting selkies, cunning fairies, duelling dragons and bloodthirsty giants: discover stories of myth, magic and mischief retold for children by award-winning author Lari Don in Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales.

Illustrated by Edinburgh-based Elise Carmichael, the rich folklore of the Celtic lands – Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany – is brought to life in exquisite, luminous detail.

Looking for some fun posters to brighten up a classroom, library or bedroom? Download our free pdf poster featuring Elise’s interpretations of the waterhorse and the selkie king from the gorgeous cover of Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales!

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The poster features two iconic mythical creatures from across the Celtic lands: the kelpie, or waterhorse, and the selkie, or seal king. Both are shapeshifters, and are said to be able to take human or animal forms. But whilst they may seem friendly at first, they can also be dangerous…

Luckily, lots of stories include tips on how to survive an encounter with one of these creatures! Download this extract from Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales to discover the story of Kirree, who lives with her father on the Isle of Man, and how she escaped from a waterhorse. Plus, you can watch Lari Don herself tell the story on our YouTube channel!