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Celtic Folk Tales

Journey into our collection of 67 Celtic folk tales — stories from the ancient storytelling traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany. Celtic folklore is steeped in magic, mystery, and a deep connection to the natural world.

Our collection features tales of fairy folk, druids, enchanted warriors, magical transformations, and the Otherworld that exists alongside our own. Celtic stories are known for their lyrical beauty, their interweaving of the mundane and the magical, and their celebration of courage, honor, and the bonds of kinship.

Each tale is retold with sensitivity to the Celtic narrative tradition and brought to life with vivid illustrations. Ideal for anyone interested in Irish folklore, Scottish legends, Celtic mythology, and European fairy tale traditions.

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Conall Yellowclaw Celtic Folk Tales Ages 9-12

Conall Yellowclaw

Conall Yellowclaw: was a sturdy tenant in Erin: he had three sons. There was at that time a king over every fifth of Erin. It fell out for the children of the

Conal Yellowclaw Celtic Folk Tales Ages 9-12

Conal Yellowclaw

Conal Yellowclaw: Tales of West Highlands_, No. 105-8, “Conall Cra Bhuidhe.” I have softened the third episode, which is somewhat too ghastly in the original.

Beth Gellert Celtic Folk Tales Ages 9-12

Beth Gellert

A loyal dog saves a prince from a wolf but is killed by his master's hasty judgment. A lesson on patience.

Brewery Of Eggshells Celtic Folk Tales Ages 9-12

Brewery Of Eggshells

An Irish fairy tale where a clever mother uses boiling eggshells to expose a fairy changeling and get her baby back.

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Andrew Coffey Celtic Folk Tales Ages 9-12

Andrew Coffey

Andrew Coffey: My grandfather, Andrew Coffey, was known to the whole barony as a quiet, decent man. And if the whole barony knew him, he knew the whole barony

Battle Of Birds Celtic Folk Tales Ages 9-12

Battle Of Birds

<p>A hero witnesses a magical battle between birds and must choose between safety and helping those in peril.</p>

A Legend Of Knockmany Celtic Folk Tales Ages 9-12

A Legend Of Knockmany

A Legend Of Knockmany: What Irish man, woman, or child has not heard of our renowned Hibernian Hercules, the great and glorious Fin M’Coul? Not one, from Cape

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