Pocket Irish Legends

by Tony Potter (Editor), Kay Dixey (Illustrator), Fiona Biggs (Editor)

High kings, forbidden romance, and ancient magic all feature in these rich and colorful myths. Packed with 28 classic tales drawn from Ireland's ancient tradition of storytelling, these legends will delight children of all ages as they have for generations.

Genres: Mythology, Ireland, Fantasy, Short Stories, Childrens, Fiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published February 7, 2014

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

One the most amazing things in my life in 2017 was that I spent a week in Dublin, Ireland. That's where I took that book from, which was an amazing story-telling for New Year's Day.

I really love folklore and mythology from various nations and that book is an excellent reminder of a marvellous trip!

[Book.lover_94 · Rating 5 out of 5]

After visiting the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland last December, it was great to read about their legends and folk tales 🧚 ☘️ 🍀 🧜🏼‍♀️ I also love that it has drawings

[Catarina · Rating 4 out of 5]

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This book was given to me by my sister who visited Dublin last month.
I've been captivated by Scottish and Irish folklore for as long as I can remember. I love the stories of beings who inhabit other worlds and cross veils into our own. Possibly, I just don't feel that this book is worth the 5 stars simply because it doesn't have more of this particular theme.
However, it is a marvellous book, full of stories, full of myths and legends and all that is good.

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Este livro foi-me oferecido pela minha irmã que visitou Dublin o mês passado.
Desde que me lembro que o folclore escocês e irlandês me cativa de sobremaneira. Adoro as histórias dos seres que habitam outros mundos e que cruzam véus para o nosso. Possivelmente, só não sinto que este livro valha as 5 estrelas simplesmente por não ter mais deste tema específico.
No entanto, é um livro maravilhoso, cheio de histórias, cheio de mitos e de lendas e de tudo o que é bom.

[Niamh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Primary school core

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute book with great illustrations that tell classic Irish legends and folklore. I enjoyed it. And I especially like that there is a part in the back that lists pronunciations of a lot of the hard Gaelic words and names.

[Frans Matthew · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very enjoyable read as an adult and I’m sure my daughter will enjoy it too.

[Helen Pugsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oops. Forgot to mention I finished this. It was very informative! I liked how it felt chronological.

[Eva · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute little book
gave me a bit knowledge about Irish culture

[Rebecca Wincell · Rating 2 out of 5]

very depressing stories