Spellbound: Tales of Enchantment from Ancient Ireland - Softcover

'Wrought in a compelling way . . . An excellent introduction to Irish myth.'

'The language used is, as expected, skilful so that the words flow smoothly as the tales are explained in an absorbing way, drawing in the young listener as the stories unfold.'

'Whelan’s fabulously colourful watercolours are a perfect match for Parkinson’s skilful versions of the old tales.'

 'Lavishly and delightfully illustrated.'  'An enchanting book.'  'Siobhán Parkinson ... is a prolific, versatile and extremely talented writer, who deserves to be much better known in the UK.'

Enchantment and magic are interwoven in these beautifully told stories, and the scene is wonderfully set by Olwyn Whelan's delicate and intricate illustrations.

'The perfect introduction to Irish folk tale.'

Eight ancient legends of Ireland, told for younger children by an acclaimed Irish writer and reviewer. The stories are all linked by themes of magic and enchantment, and are perfectly matched by Irish illustrator Olwyn Whelan's brightly coloured and decorative paintings.

The stories included are: Butterfly Girl;The Children of Lir;Labhra with the horse's Ears;The Enchanted Birds; Cu Chulainn and Emer; The Enchanted Deer; The Land Under the Waves; Oisin in Tir na nOg.