Celtic Myths

Meet the God, Creatures, and Heroes of Celtic Legend

Author DK
Hardcover
$24.99 US
| $33.99 CAN
On sale Aug 12, 2025 | 144 Pages | 9780593969151
Age 7-9 years | Grades 2-4
Exciting stories, compelling gods and heroines, and fantastical magical creatures come together in this stunning treasury of Celtic myths.

Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 20 enthralling new retellings plus exciting profiles of all the major characters of Celtic legend.

From the king of all the gods, The Dagda, to the warrior Finn MacCool and the beautiful princess Gráinne, there are a host of exciting characters to meet. Each myth is told with thrilling immediacy, in language that is easy for children to understand, while retaining the romance and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each story.

Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the featured gods, heroes, and creatures, and giving the context behind the myths. Key background information on Celtic lands and history are included, together with a handy pronunciation guide.

Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. This stunning book will be treasured forever.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Exciting stories, compelling gods and heroines, and fantastical magical creatures come together in this stunning treasury of Celtic myths.

Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 20 enthralling new retellings plus exciting profiles of all the major characters of Celtic legend.

From the king of all the gods, The Dagda, to the warrior Finn MacCool and the beautiful princess Gráinne, there are a host of exciting characters to meet. Each myth is told with thrilling immediacy, in language that is easy for children to understand, while retaining the romance and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each story.

Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the featured gods, heroes, and creatures, and giving the context behind the myths. Key background information on Celtic lands and history are included, together with a handy pronunciation guide.

Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. This stunning book will be treasured forever.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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