The Tall Tale of the Giant’s Causeway
Finn McCool, Benandonner and the road between Ireland and Scotland
£7.99
Long ago, when giants lived in Scotland and Ireland, they stood so tall they could see clearly across the wide water between the two landsâ¦
This light-hearted tale, rooted in traditional Celtic folklore, tells the story of how two rivals built the world-famous Giant’s Causeway.
Reviews
'A brilliantly told, funny tale of boastfulness, trickery and foolhardiness that is guaranteed to have young readers giggling. The illustrations of vivid landscapes and wonderfully expressive characters match the playful, witty nature of the story perfectly, and are sure to enchant young readers just as the story will captivate them, and bring giggles galore.'
-- Book Craic
Praise for The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster:
'With a refreshing new spin on the classic legend of the Loch Ness Monster, Lari Don offers children a tender and inspiring tale.'
-- Scottish Field
'Dreamlike illustrations from Nataša Ilincic match the story perfectly, dark and fascinating against majestic landscapes.'
-- Acorn Books
'Lari Don tells a magical tale that has the cadence and all the earmarks of an ancient myth... The gorgeous illustrations by Nata?a Ilin?i? will carry young readers to the British Isles through enchanting drawings that are filled with charming details.'
-- Manhattan Book Review
Praise for The Legend of the First Unicorn:
'There's plenty of magic, but it's old-style Scottish magic, without any pink glitter, and all the more potent for it... A perfect first foray into folklore for a young reader.'
-- Roaring Reads
'A tale steeped in the tradition of Scottish oral history and full of wonder and magic.'
-- Get Kids Into Books
'Based upon a retelling of Scottish folklore by Lari Don, The Legend of the First Unicorn is beautifully illustrated throughout with museum quality artwork by Nataša Ilincic.'
-- Midwest Book Review
'Unlike many other books about unicorns, this one is inspired by a Scottish legend, so it feels authentic and not cheesy like many other books on the subject. Readers who like fantasy, who are drawn to folk tales, or who have Scottish heritage will be especially excited about this book.'
-- Alexandria, Age 8, for Kids Book Buzz
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