The Tall Tale of the Giants Causeway : Finn McCool, Benandonner and the road between Ireland and Scotland

Author: Don, Lari, Gill, Emilie

Northern Ireland

Published on 15 September 2022 by FLORIS BOOKS in the United Kingdom as part of the Picture Kelpies: Traditional Scottish Tales series.

Paperback | 32 pages, colour illustrations
230 x 266 x 10 | 210g

Long ago, when giants lived in Scotland and Ireland, they stood so tall they could see clearly across the wide water between the two lands.One day, Irish giant Finn McCool spots Scottish giant Benandonner across the sea and they immediately begin arguing about who is the best giant of all. Despite the wise advice of Finns wife Oona, they decide the only way to settle their feud is to fight. But to meet, the daft and boastful giants must first build a causeway across the water... Inspired by Celtic folklore, best-selling Scottish childrens author and storyteller Lari Don weaves a tall tale of rivalry and foolishness that recounts the origins of Northern Irelands world-famous Giants Causeway and its connection to Scotlands Isle of Staffa. Emilie Gills light-hearted, characterful illustrations of the legendary giants will captivate young children.