Tales from Celtic Lands (Book & CD) - Rilegato

Caitlin Matthews

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ISBN 10: 1846862124 ISBN 13: 9781846862120

Casa editrice: Barefoot Books Ltd, 2008

Riassunto

The joyous stories, songs and blessings of the Celtic peoples from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany create an irresistible magic both for descendants of the Celts and others from other traditions around the world. Thoughtfully compiled by renowned author Caitlin Matthews, beautifully illustrated with a wonderful narration by Niamh Cusack, these stories and blessings offer a spellbinding journey through the Celtic world. A beautiful anthology for young and old, "Tales from Celtic Lands" is sure to enchant everyone who reads it. It is a multicultural storybook containing fascinating and authoritative insights into Celtic history and traditions. The lavish, Celtic-style illustrations make this an heirloom book. The CD is narrated by world famous actress, Niamh Cusack. It fits with Myths/Legends/Fables, Multicultural Fiction, Traditional Tales, Cultures, Stories of Other Lands topics for KS1/KS2.

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Recensione:

'The spacious book design and fresh, appealing art-work make this volume a resplendent showcase for the stories, which are well chosen and well told.' --Booklist

'Joyous stories and songs of the Celtic peoples offer a spellbinding journey through the Celtic world, creating an irresistible magic for both descendants of the Celts and individuals from other traditions around the world.' --Books and More for Growing Minds

'The six tales included here are rich in mythic meaning and written in a lively style that begs to be told or read aloud.' --School Library Journal

L'autore:

Caitlin Matthews is a writer, singer and storyteller who lives in Oxford. Since childhood she has had a love of myths and legends and has written over twenty-five titles on Celtic and British mythology. She has written several titles for Barefoot. Olwyn Whelan gained a post-graduate diploma in illustration from Edinburgh College of Art. In addition to working as a cartoonist and illustrator for Scottish newspapers, she has lectured on art and design and worked as a graphic designer. Olwyn has illustrated several books for Barefoot. Niamh Cusack is a highly successful actress who has played major title roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Desdemona in Othello, directed by Michael Bogdanov. Niamh has also appeared regularly on television and in films. Niamh also narrates the Story CD for Barefoot's new re-releases, Tales from Celtic Lands and The Faery's Gift.

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• Editore: Barefoot Books Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1846862124
• ISBN 13: 9781846862120
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 80
• Disegnatore: Olwyn Whelan