Scottish Folk Tales For Children

Author : Judy Paterson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780750981996

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Scottish Folk Tales for Children by Judy Paterson Pdf

A giant sea monster ... trees that can dance ... a water-horse ... a girl so clever she outwits a giant ... Welcome to the world of the Scottish folk tale – a world of talking animals, mischief-making witches, giants, trolls, bold girls, reckless boys and, of course, the Wee Folk.These stories – specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7 to 11-year-old readers – burst with adventure and glitter with magic. As old as the mountains and the glens, these well- loved tales are retold by storyteller Judy Paterson.

Author : Theresa Breslin
Publisher : Illustrated Scottish Treasuries
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Children's stories, Scottish
ISBN : 0863159079

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An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales by Theresa Breslin Pdf

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.

Author : Duncan Williamson
Publisher : Floris Books
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781782500278

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The Flight of the Golden Bird by Duncan Williamson Pdf

Duncan Williamson, one of Scotland's Travelling People, has been celebrated as the bearer of Scotland's greatest national treasure: the richest trove of story and song in Europe. In this collection, he passes on some of these wonderful children's folk and fairy tales, collected from sixty years of travelling around Scotland. This collection includes stories about silver horses and golden birds, cunning lions and trilling nightingales, brave princesses and magic scarecrows, the four seasons and old Father Time. At the heart of each story is a lesson about life and what it means to be a good person. The stories have been written down as faithfully as possible to Duncan's unique storytelling voice, full of colour, humour and life.

Author : Gillian McClure
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Selkies
ISBN : 0956510809

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Selkie by Gillian McClure Pdf

Peter has heard of the legend of the Selkie seals who can turn into humans, but he can't believe it when he rescues a real, live Selkie from the oysterman's nets. The two become friends, and Selkie teaches Peter the language of the sea. But someone else has his eye on the Selkie, and danger threatens Peter and his new friend.

Author : Duncan Williamson
Publisher : Floris Books
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780863159367

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The Coming of the Unicorn by Duncan Williamson Pdf

Stories are something you carry with you, something to last your entire life, to be passed on to your children, and their children for evermore.' Duncan Williamson came from a family of Travelling People, who told stories around the campfire for entertainment and for teaching. As a child, Duncan learnt the ways of the world through stories: 'My father's knowledge told us how to live in this world as natural human beings -- not to be greedy, not to be foolish, not to be daft or selfish -- by stories.' In this collection, he passes on some of these wonderful children's folk and fairy tales. For over sixty years Duncan travelled around Scotland -- on foot, then in a horse and cart, and later an old van -- collecting tales, which not only come from the Travelling People but from the crofters, farmers and shepherds he met along the way. This collection includes tales about cunning foxes and storytelling cats, hunchbacked ogres and beautiful unicorns, helpful broonies and mysterious fairies, rich kings and fearsome warriors, as well as those about ordinary folk trying to make their way in the world. The stories have been written down as faithfully as possible to Duncan's unique storytelling voice, full of colour, humour and life.

Author : Judy Paterson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750981996

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Scottish Folk Tales for Children by Judy Paterson Pdf

A giant sea monster ... trees that can dance ... a water-horse ... a girl so clever she outwits a giant ... Welcome to the world of the Scottish folk tale – a world of talking animals, mischief-making witches, giants, trolls, bold girls, reckless boys and, of course, the Wee Folk. These stories – specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7 to 11-year-old readers – burst with adventure and glitter with magic. As old as the mountains and the glens, these well- loved tales are retold by storyteller Judy Paterson.

Author : Barbara Ker Wilson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Folk literature
ISBN : 0192741411

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Scottish Folk-tales and Legends by Barbara Ker Wilson Pdf

Folktales tell the stories of clans, mermaids, castles, fairies, giants, and adventurers.

Author : Various
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750992879

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The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales by Various Pdf

This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman's peculiar advice and a laird who is transformed into a frog, to a fugitive hiding in a dark cave and the stoor worm battling with Assipattle, this book celebrates the distinct character of Scotland's different customs, beliefs and dialects, and is a treat for all who enjoy a well-told story.

Author : Mairi Kidd
Publisher : Scholastic UK
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780702304972

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Scholastic Classics: Scottish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends by Mairi Kidd Pdf

A complete collection of Scottish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound in a beautiful new edition. From the mysterious cat-faced lady whose magic allows a servant girl to attend a prince's ball, to the princess who meets an enchanted frog; from ogres and hooded crows, to faery bagpipers and shape-shifting monsters... This book includes traditional favourites that readers will love to spot, alongside classic myths and legends from Scottish heritage.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0192750127

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Fairy Tales from Scotland by Anonim Pdf

Thirty-two folk tales from Scotland, including Tam Lin, The Faery and the Kettle, and How Fionn Found his Sword.

Author : Tom Muir
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750955331

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Orkney Folk Tales by Tom Muir Pdf

The Orkney Islands are a place of mystery and magic, where the past and the present meet, ancient standing stones walk and burial mounds are the home of the trows. Orkney Folk Tales walks the reader across invisible islands that are home to fin folk and mermaids, and seals that are often far more than they appear to be. Here Orkney witches raise storms and predict the outcome of battles, ghosts seek revenge and the Devil sits in the rafters of St Magnus Cathedral, taking notes! Using ancient tales told by the firesides of the Picts and Vikings, storyteller Tom Muir takes the reader on a magical journey where he reveals how the islands were created from the teeth of a monster, how a giant built lochs and hills in his greed for fertile land, and how the waves are controlled by the hand of a goddess.

Author : Ruth Manning-Sanders
Publisher : Methuen Childrens Books
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Tales
ISBN : 0416253903

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Scottish Folk Tales by Ruth Manning-Sanders Pdf

Folk and fairy tales come from all around the world, but Scottish stories have an age-old atmosphere which sets them apart. The fourteen in this collection are varied and each has at least one classic folk talk ingredient - fairies, ghosts, wizards, sea monsters, frog-princes, mermaids and tiny green men are just some of the characters to be found in these ancient legends.

Author : George Douglas
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780486119786

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Scottish Fairy and Folk Tales by George Douglas Pdf

Treasury of fanciful, picturesque narratives tell of brownies, kelpies, mermen, and other supernatural creatures that assist, annoy, and otherwise meddle in the lives of simple Scottish country folk. A delightful collection of imaginative and entertaining nursery and fairy tales, animal fables, witchcraft lore, and stories with a comic twist.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1245757757

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Scottish Fairy Tales by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alan Bruford,Donald A. Macdonald
Publisher : Birlinn Ltd
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2007-07-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857909701

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Scottish Traditional Tales by Alan Bruford,Donald A. Macdonald Pdf

All over the world traditional tales used to be told at the fireseide until their place came to be taken by books, newspapers, radio and television. This is an entertaining collection from Scotland, recorded and collected by researchers from the School of Scottish Studies at Edinburgh University over the past fifty years. Taken from a variety of sources, from the Hebridean Gaelic tradition to recordings of Lowland cairds (travelling people), some are well-known tales which have equivalents in other cultures and languages, whilst others are unique to Scotland. The tales are arranged by theme: - tall tales - hero tales - legends of ghosts and evil spirits - tales of fate and religion - fairies and sea-folk - children's tales - trickster tales - tales of clan feuds - robber tales This is a welcome reprint of a book that quickly established itself as a classic. It was previously published by Polygon.