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By (author) Breslin, Theresa; Illustrated by Leiper Kate

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Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin”s enchanting tales and Kate Leiper”s otherwordly illustrations.

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

Table of contents:

The Wee Bannock
The Water Kelpie
The Goshawk and the Brave Lady
Whuppity Stourie
The Shepherd”s Dog
Rashie Coat
The Selkie of Sanday
The Eagle and the Wren
The Brownie of Ballharn Hill
The Dragon Stoorworm and the Boy Called Assipattle
Tale End
Glossary

Review quote:

”A sublime collection of folk stories Theresa Breslin”s pristine, sparkling retellings are accompanied by enchanting illustrations from Kate Leiper.”
— The Guardian

”A delightful and varied collection of stories from all over Scotland. Theresa Breslin”s style is so compelling and chatty that you feel she is sitting in the room with you, telling you her favourite tales of kelpies and brownies, talking birds, sheepdogs and selkies.And Kate Leiper”s illustrations are stunning. This is a beautiful book, which will be treasured by children in Scotland and far afield.”
— Julia Donaldson, Children”s Laureate

”This is a lovely book enhanced with the most beautiful illustrations. Folk stories have not lost their appeal in the modern world — it is books like this that will keep them alive.
— Alexander McCall Smith

”An Illustrated Treasury Of Scottish Folk And Fairy Tales is a brilliant compilation of well-kent stories by award-winning author Theresa Breslin — but her funny, fast-witted storytelling, accompanied by Kate Leiper”s otherworldly illustrations of stoorwoorms and selkies, makes these retellings special and truly new. A beautiful book. Buy it as a gift for a parent or grandparent to read to a child.”
— Julie Bertagna, author of Exodus

”This breath-taking, beautiful book is a joy to look at and hold.”
— Books for Keeps

”Just in time for the season of gifts, Floris Books have ridden to the rescue. Not only have we a fine author in Theresa Breslin, the book is illustrated in exceptional style by Kate Leiper Theresa tells us her stories in a strong, unfussy, clear language, just as they should be told If that were not enough, the illustrations are exceptionally fine. They add considerably to the enchantment of the book one has rarely seen a kelpie quite so simultaneously magical and powerful as in the double spread for “The Water Kelpie”.”
— Carousel: The Guide to Children”s Books

”It”s not all Grimm. Or Asbjørnsen and Moe. Now we have Theresa Breslin”s An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales, fantastically illustrated by Kate Leiper the pictures by Kate Leiper are really something This time its Theresa Breslins turn to re-tell stories she heard as a child, or learned about in some other way. It is all very, very Scottish. (And if you are not, there is a handy glos