An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales

Author: Breslin, Theresa, Leiper, Kate

Scotland

Published on 5 July 2012 by FLORIS BOOKS in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Illustrated Scottish Treasuries' series.

Hardback | 160 pages, colour illustrations
232 x 296 x 20 | 1142g

Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies -- these are the creatures of Scottish folklore. Award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies and battle with the stoorworm, as each story is brought to life with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper, which brim with otherworldly beauty. A wonderful gift, this is a truly stunning book to be treasured for a lifetime and will be enjoyed by parents and grandparents as well as children.

Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2013