Scholastic Classics: Welsh Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends

Disgrifiad Cymraeg / Welsh Description

Casgliad cyfoethog o chwedlau a straeon tylwyth teg o Gymru, wedi'u hailadrodd ar gyfer darllenwyr ifanc. Ceir yma straeon am ddreigiau Cymreig chwedlonol yn dinistrio castell dro ar ôl tro; tywysoges wedi'i chreu o flodau; plentyn cyfnewid; Gelert, y ci hela ffyddlon a'r bachgen chwilfrydig a dyfodd i fod yn fardd pennaf Cymru.

Disgrifiad Saesneg / English Description

Enjoy Wales's rich heritage of myths and fairy tales, re-told for young readers. From magical Welsh dragons that destroy a castle night after night, to a princess made out of flowers and a fairy changeling brother; from loyal hunting hound Gelert, to a boy who asks questions and goes on to become the greatest Welsh bard ever known.

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Adolygiad y Cyhoeddwr / Publisher Review

This is a beautiful book packed full of wonderful, intriguing and exciting stories. There are ones you may be familiar with, such as Gelert, and ones you may have never heard of, such as The Afanc. Whether they are familiar to you or not, they have been retold in such a way, that they will feel new to you. There are nineteen tales packed into this book and each one is as fascinating as the last. The use of familiar landmarks brings these myths to life and children (and adults) can identify with where some stories are set. Learn how the Devil’s Bridge came to be in Pontarfynach, mid Wales, or how Mount Skirrid, near Abergavenny, got its name. These tales are retold with great warmth and full of humour and are very accessible for all ages. There is a useful guide to Welsh pronunciation of names and how to pronounce letters. All the chapter headings have been translated into Welsh, which is very thoughtful and effective. Each chapter also has a small illustration with the chapter heading pertinent to the story. The Illustrations on the book cover, front and back, are beautiful and very colourful, which echoes the richness of the text inside. This book is perfect for dipping in and out of, for school story times and bedtime stories with its short, manageable chapters. It is full of wonderful, amazing stories with an authentic Welsh background. It has been thoughtfully edited by the Scholastic team and David Wardle’s illustrations are delightful. A great book to introduce you the wonderful stories of Wales.