Celtic Myths - Meet the God, Creatures, and Heroes of Celtic Legend

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 Grainne, 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.

About the author

Martin Macintyre

Product details

• Authors: DK, Martin MacIntyre, Katie Ponder
• Assisted by: Katie Ponder (Illustration)
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 12.08.2025
• EAN: 9780593969151
• ISBN: 978-0-593-96915-1
• No. of pages: 144
• Series: Ancient Myths
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs > Fairytales and sagas; Europe, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Europe, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Ancient Civilizations, Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Ancient World, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories