Enchantment and magic are interwoven in these beautifully told stories, and the scene is wonderfully set by Olwyn Whelan's delicate and intricate illustrations. Parents in Touch 'The perfect introduction to Irish folk tale.' Books for Keeps 'Whelan's fabulously colourful watercolours are a perfect match for Parkinson's skilful versions of the old tales.' Irish Times 'Lavishly and delightfully illustrated.' 'An enchanting book.' 'Siobhan Parkinson ... is a prolific, versatile and extremely talented writer, who deserves to be much better known in the UK.' Armadillo '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.' Historical Novel Society 'Wrought in a compelling way ... An excellent introduction to Irish myth.' School Librarian

SIOBHAN PARKINSON grew up in Galway and Donegal, and writes for adults and children. The Moon King won the Bisto Merit Award and an IBBY Certificate of Honour for Writing; Four Kids, Three Cats, Two Cows, One Waitch (Maybe) also won the Bisto Merit Award; and Sisters... No Way! won the Bisto Book of the Year Award. Siobhan lives in the Republic of Ireland with her husband and son. OLWYN WHELAN was a newspaper cartoonist and graphic designed before becoming a freelance illustrator. He goal is to produce timeless books that children will treasure for life. She has illustrated many children's picture book collections, including Celtic Memories, The Mermaid of Cafur and The Barefoot Books of Princesses (all Barefoot Books). Olwyn lives in Ireland with her husband and two children.