Myths & Legends

'Once upon a time there lived in a little house at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains...' Sinéad de Valera's The Enchanted Lake weaves a world of magic like no other.

A stunning adaptation of the traditional Scottish folktale of the kelpie -- starring a shape-shifting water horse -- made world-famous by Andy Scott's kelpies statues. Can Flora uncover the secret of the kelpie in time to save her family?

A Loch Ness Monster story inspired by local folklore which has become the classic Nessie story. This stunning picture book from award-winning author Lari Don features Nata a Ilincic's atmospheric illustrations of the Scottish Highlands.

This collection of seven spellbinding Irish folk tales deserves to be read aloud at every hearth. Larger-than-life characters, dramatic plot twists and a healthy dose of magical enchantment will keep readers absorbed for many happy hours. Includes glossary and pronunciation key for Irish terms.

A full history of the festival of Halloween

Umberto Eco explores the most distant realms of our imagination

Enjoy the rich mythical history of Ireland from the arrival of the Tuatha De Danann on the island and their great battles with the Fomorians right up to the modern day fairytales of Irish storytelling. Featuring heroes such as Cuchulainn and Fionn Mac Cumhaill as well as many traditional fairy tales such as The Children of Lir.