Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by Sharon Jacksties

Meet the animals of Britain and Ireland through a collection of traditional folk tales, folklore and fascinating natural history.

Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by storyteller Sharon Jacksties brings together 67 tales featuring the creatures that have shared the landscapes of Britain and Ireland for generations.

The stories range from charming and humorous to strange and unsettling, exploring animals such as hedgehogs, pigs, foxes, otters, wolves and the legendary selkies of Irish and Scottish folklore. Alongside traditional tales, Jacksties includes little-known zoological facts and true anecdotes, creating a collection that blends storytelling with observations about the natural world.

Organised around themes including farm animals, wild creatures and the relationship between humans and nature, the book also considers how folklore reflects the way people have understood and interacted with animals.

Perfect for readers who love:

• British and Irish folklore
• Animal stories and traditional tales
• Selkies, foxes, otters and other wildlife
• Nature, local history and oral storytelling
• Folklore with a natural-history twist

· Illustrated by Bea Baranowska