The Children of Lir (Irish Myths & Legends In A Nutshell Book 1)

Book Synopsis: "A simple, informative and engaging way of learning about some of Ireland's most exciting tales"

The In a Nutshell series is a wonderful way to introduce children to some of Ireland's best-loved myths and legends, it's a history lesson, yes, but a fun, colourful one, and the witty tone means it will appeal to mums and dads too. Highly recommended - Mothers & Babies magazine, Irish Independent

The four children of King Lir are happy when their father marries again. Aoife, their new stepmother is very kind to them. But in her heart she is jealous of the children and uses her secret magic powers to cast a spell on them, changing them from children into swans. They spend long years on lonely lakes and frozen seas, until one day the spell is broken and they are human again. Though everyone they loved is long gone, they know they are home at last.

The Irish Myths & Legends In A Nutshell Series:
1: The Children of Lir
2: How Cuchulainn Got His Name
3: The Story of Saint Patrick
4: The Salmon of Knowledge
5: The Story of Newgrange
6: The Giant's Causeway
7: Granuaile - The Pirate Queen
8: Oisin and Tir na nOg
9: The Story of Brian Boru
10: Deirdre of the Sorrows
11: The Heroes of the Red Branch Knights
12: The Adventures of the Fianna
13: The Adventures of Maebh the Warrior Queen
14: Diarmuid and Grainne and the Vengeance of Fionn
15: Saint Brigid the Fearless
16: The Vikings In Ireland
17: Journey into the Unknown
18: The Story of Tara
19: Niall of the Nine Hostages
20: The Magical Story of the Tuatha Dé Danann
21: Saint Colmcille (Saint Columba)
22: The Book of Irish Saints Read more