Here is a treasure chest of sparkling new stories for children, brimming over with magic, mystery and adventure.

This captivating collection of fourteen gems from Ireland-with a few verses thrown in for good measure-has been compiled by Clodagh Corcoran, with beautiful illustrations by Sean Halpenny and Joan Quilligan.

There are funny animal tales, enthralling Viking sagas and incredible extra-terrestrial encounters.

Young readers will discover a fascinating world of legend and romance in these pages.