Celtic Tales, Told to the Children

Steeped in the misty hills of ancient Ireland, this collection gathers three classic Celtic legends that have enchanted generations of children. The retellings keep the rhythm of old verse while the accompanying illustrations add a vivid, gentle visual thread. Each tale—Deirdre with her star‑bright eyes, the enchanted swans, and the tragic love of Dermot and Grania—offers a glimpse into a world where kings, poets, and mystics shape destiny.

In the opening story a celebrated harper welcomes a mysterious prophecy that a child of extraordinary beauty and voice will be born under his roof, and that her very existence may bring sorrow to the kingdom. The king’s court erupts with fear, swords are drawn, and a delicate debate begins between protecting the unborn child and guarding the realm. Listeners are drawn into the tension of hope versus dread, feeling the echo of ancient harp strings as the tale unfolds.