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Marvelous
retelling of best-loved Irish folk tales "The Children
of Lir," "Fair, Brown and Trembling," "The Twelve
Wild Geese," "Lusmore and the Fairies," "The
Soul Cages," "Oisín in Tír na nÓg."
Rich, imaginative illustrations bring a fresh appeal to these timeless
tales. (Chapter book)
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Charming tale of how that pot o' gold got to the end of the rainbow. Nobody in Dingle can get a good night's sleep, for all the noise the leprechauns are making, until clever Finn O'Finnegan has a plan for the fairy gold. (Picture book)
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J.J. Liddy, a gifted flute and fiddle player, discovers his tunes enable him to cross into the world of the sidhe (fairies). But all is not well in the land of eternal youth – time is leaking out and the fairy folk are in dire straits. Wonderful high adventure, Irish tradition and lore, a magical read! (Chapter book)
More magical adventures as the story of the Liddy family continues: The Last of the High Kings
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Action-packed adventures of the legendary Irish king, Finn mac Cuhail, as he battles the Frost Giant with his great sword Breanain, journeys to the Black Loch to save Eire, and along with the Wyvern, a blue dragon, meets his destiny. (Chapter book)
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Jack and Annie travel back in time to Galway, where they meet an old woman who knows the ways of the fairies, and the magic of stories. (Easy reader)
And also, the Magic Tree House research guide, for all about leprechauns and different kinds of fairies, Irish folklore, fairy places, dancing and music.
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Kate O'Sullivan is in trouble with her king, but she has a way with words, with tales about fairies and leprechauns on Midsummer's Eve, a greedy sea monster, and people-eating giant. Spirited story, imaginatively illustrated. (Picture book)
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Humorous,
quick-witted story of Fergus O'Mara, a lazy lad who skips out
on his chores. On the way to Skibbereen, Fergus meets a fiery-eyed
Night-Demon, and it looks like his time has come, unless he can
talk his way out. (Picture book)
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Delightful
collection of Irish folklore, legends, poems, recipes, songs,
battle cries, limericks, riddles, nonsensical ballads, folk cures,
advice from Oscar Wilde, and a bit of blarney. Enchantingly illustrated.
(Chapter book)
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Tale
of Ireland's ancient and beloved saint, St. Brigid. Over 1500 years
ago, on the night of her birth, an old Druid wizard brings a rare
blue cloak to the baby, "I greet little Brigid, who will be
a mother to the new Ireland that is to come." (Picture book)
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In
west Ireland, young Conn helps Brian Boru to escape the Vikings,
leading him to safety in the fort at Drumshee. The Vikings continue
to plunder gold and silver from the Irish, but Conn and his sister
Emer hatch a daring plan to sail to Limerick and steal the treasure
back. An exciting novel of 11th century Ireland. (Chapter book)
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Adventures
of Lara and Dannsair, a rare silvery white horse, set in 14th century
Ireland. Lara, daughter of a local chieftan, saves the filly, but
only boys can tend horses. After a rival clan steals Dannsair, soon she finds herself disguised as a boy in the
baron's stable, riding in a race to win the filly for herself. A
captivating read, filled with wonderful local color. (Chapter books)
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Action packed
retelling of Gulliver's travels by Jonathan Swift. Marvelous, panoramic illustrations bring to life
Gulliver in Lilliput, the giants of Brobdingnag and floating island
of Laputa. (Chapter
book)
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As
you travel around Ireland, you'll see distinctive Celtic motifs
everywhere you look, in jewelry, books and architecture. Kids
will have fun coloring spirally eagles, lions, serpents, birds,
fishes and mythological creatures. Fun for all ages, and easy for
little kids. (Coloring book)
Also, Celtic Stained Glass Coloring Book
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Fun facts about Ireland – "The Land of 40 Shades of Green," history, castles and fairy forts, music, dance, writers, Gaelic language, fast sports (hurling and football). (Picture book)
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Take
a trip through the Emerald Isle old and new Rock of Cashel where Brian Boru was crowned, Blarney Castle, Giant's Causeway, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Cliffs of Moher, and a leprechaun who guards the crock of gold at the end of the rainbow. Whimiscal illustrations, this is a classic. (Picture book)
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(More children's
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