The Little Big Book of Ireland

by Hiro Clark Wakabayashi (Editor), Christopher Measom (Editor), Timothy Shaner (Designed by)

The Little Big Book of Ireland is a delightful treasury of text and art to indulge all lovers of Ireland. From Ireland's highly literate lineage to its storytelling traditions, from its intriguing history to its fantastical myths and folk tales passed down for thousands of years, from delectable Irish recipes to its inspirational cultural traditions, Irish and non-Irish alike will immerse themsleves in the spirited offerings of Ireland in this beautifully illustrated book.

The Little Big Book of Ireland

LITERARY EXCERPTS from such writers as James Joyce, Frank McCourt, Samuel Beckett, and Edna O'Brien.

POETRY by William Butler Yeats, Seamus Heaney, Patrick Kavanagh, Michael Longley, J. M. Synge, and others.

FACTS & FANCY to inform and delight from A Wee Bit o' History and Emerald Isle Gems to Irish natural wonders and Irish toasts and blessings.

SONGS include classics such as "A Bunch of Wild Thyme," "Danny Boy," "An Irish Lullaby," and "Wearing of the Green."

RECIPES for traditional favorites including Irish potato griddle cakes, corned beef and parsnip, steak and Guinness pie, and Irish soda bread.

MYTHS & FOLK TALES about such ancient figures as Deirdre and Naoise, Finn Mac Cumhal, banshees, leprechauns, and fairies.

More than 150 full-color illustrations.

Genres: Ireland, Travel, Nonfiction

352 pages, Hardcover

First published January 23, 2007

Reviews

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was just a fun read full of poems, fairy tales of Ireland, history and recipes. It is just fun to read about Ireland in March.

[Tedders · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this little snapshot of Ireland from start to finish.
It was funny, heart warming and just a wee bit sad.
I loved the stories and the excerpts of Irish lit, and for the most part the art was very pretty (a few kind of creeped me out a little)

Mostly though I'm looking forward to testing out some of the recipes pepered throughout the book.

[Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love Ireland, then you should read this book.

[Olivienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the many "little" bits of information!