"Foreman's color-rich, vigorous paintings complement the celebrated author's retelling of tales from the lore of her native land. A collection for the entire family." --Publishers Weekly
"Tales for the Telling features no dragons, but there are plenty of other strange beasts and fantastic creatures, including giants, leprechauns, fools and fairies. Originally published in 1986, the collection of Irish folk and fairy tales has long been out of print, and its reappearance will delight adults who remember it from their own childhood. The prologue--narrated in idiom by a slurring country storyteller--betrays O'Brien's mischievous intent, and she spares you none of her wit or literary style. This is a really handsome edition too, featuring full-page renderings of Michael Foreman's original watercolour illustrations." --Irish Times
These 12 enchanting stories of ancient magic, daring deeds, dashing heroes, and mythical creatures sparkle with wit, nonsense, and naughtiness. Tales for the Telling features traditional Irish folk and fairy tales. In "Two Giants," Irish giant Finn, no longer in the first flush of youth, is challenged to do battle against Scottish giant McConigle, who aims to take over Finn’s territory. The titanic clash is averted when Finn’s clever wife, Oonagh manages to fool McConigle into thinking that Finn is twice the size he really is, and three times as strong. McConigle then has second thoughts about tackling Finn. This story illustrates the way that O’Brien’s retelling of tales from her native land will delight and enthrall the whole family either as bed-time reading or as a rainy day treat.
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Paperback. Zustand: Fine. Foreman, Michael (illustrator). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR013923165
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Foreman, Michael (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR008841833
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Zustand: Good. Foreman, Michael (illustrator). Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 2.12. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1786750325-2-4
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Zustand: Very Good. Foreman, Michael (illustrator). Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 2.12. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1786750325-2-3
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Hardcover. Zustand: very good. Foreman, Michael (illustrator). Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers think_very_1786750325
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Hardcover. Zustand: very good. Foreman, Michael (illustrator). Very Good Copy. Fast Shipment. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers SilverDragon1786750325
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