Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten Folklore
A stunningly illustrated collection of magical Irish folklore for readers age 8+, with a foreword by Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde
"Breathes new life into centuries-old folklore, with atmospheric retellings and lush illustrations. I loved it." Ellen Ryan, bestselling author of GIrls Who Slay Monsters
The folklore of Ireland has long been beloved by children across the world, but the lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish legends are the faerie folk.
From trickster spirits to slippery shape-shifters, from the tiny leprechaun to the enormous giant, this stunningly illustrated gift book will guide you through sixteen remarkable Irish faeries. With "fact" pages exploring each fae's traits and origins, followed by a beautifully illustrated double page story inspired by true tales found in the Irish Folklore Collection, this will be a special gift for children everywhere.
Síne Quinn holds an MPhil in Children’s Literature and is the Publisher at Beehive Books and Veritas Publications in Ireland. Síne also works as a creative writing facilitator with the Bookmarks programme at Trinity College Dublin – a writing programme for primary school pupils – and as a Book Doctor for Children’s Books Ireland. She was a writer for RTÉjr book club for over five years and is a regular contributor to both Inis Magazine and Books Ireland.
Dermot Flynn is an artist, illustrator and designer based between Dublin and London. He has worked with clients such as Paramount, Apple, Disney and Adidas, as well as publications such as the New Yorker, Vogue and the Guardian. His work has won numerous awards, including the Macmillan Prize for Children’s Book Illustration and a Silver Lion at the Cannes Advertising Festival.