Product Description
by Doreen McBride (Author)
How did a tiny wren manage to be crowned King of the Birds? Why did giant Finn McCool's favourite dogs change into mountains? What happened to turn a friendly cat into a cruel fiend who plotted to destroy mankind? Irish Animal Tales for Children is packed with ghostly goings-on, weird characters and wonderful animals. Irreverently told by award-winning storyteller Doreen McBride, these stories are not for the faint of heart!
Author Biography
DOREEN MCBRIDE is a full-time author and storyteller, and a retired teacher. She has been NI Arts Council recognised and gained an international reputation as a storyteller, having appeared in storytelling festivals in America, New Zealand, Ireland, Scotland and England. Doreen was awarded a silver medal by the University Of South Carolina for services as Storyteller in Residence. in 1993. She is a member of Children's Books Ireland (CBI) and is the author of North of Ireland Folk Tales for Children. She lives in Banbridge.