Welsh Tales & Stories

Folk Stories and Heroes of Wales (Vol 1) - John Owen Huws Publication Date September 2013 Publisher: Llygad Gwalch Cyf, Llanrwst Illustrated by Catrin Meirion Adapted/Translated by Siân Lewis. Suitable for age 9-11+ or Key Stage 2/3 Format: Paperback, 210x147 mm, 150 pages Language: English An English adaptation of an entertaining collection of twelve traditional folk tales from all over Wales. 36…

Owain Glyndwr: Prince of Wales - Rhiannon Ifans Format: Paperback Language: English No. of pages: 96 Reading age: 8-99 A vivid, colourful tribute to one of the most heroic figures in Welsh history. With 24 colour illustrations by acclaimed artist Margaret Jones, the stories recount Owain's heroic struggle for Welsh independence in the 15th century. Welsh version available, "Owain Glyndwr, Tywysog…

Place Name Detective - Bedwyr Lewis Jones Publication Date June 2008 Publisher: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, Llanrwst Adapted/Translated by Anthony Lias. Format: Paperback, 215x136 mm, 136 pages Language: English English readers with little or no knowledge of Welsh now have the chance to enjoy a selection from the late Professor Bedwyr Lewis Jones' articles on place-names in the Western Mail and his hugel…

Saint David: Patron Saint of Wales - Rhiannon Ifans Format: Paperback Language: English No. of pages: 96 Reading age: 8-99 A beautiful volume to treasure comprising a dozen wonderful stories about Saint David, presented skilfully by Rhiannon Ifans, including striking colour illustrations by Margaret Jones.

Tales From The Mabinogion - Gwyn Thomas Format: Paperback Language: English No. of pages: 96 Reading age: 8-99 Gwyn Thomas and Kevin Crossley-Holland's modern adaptation of the medieval stories of Pwyll, Branwen, Manawydan and Math. Illustrated by Margaret Jones. Reprint; first published in 2006.

Tales From Wales - Rhiannon Ifans Format: Paperback Language: English No. of pages: 112 Reading age: 8-12 Fifteen of the most famous and popular ancient legends of Wales retold in a lively style with black-and-white illustrations, from How Snowdon was Built in a Day to stories of Arthur, Branwen, Gelert, Saint Collen and the rest. First published in 1989.

King Arthur's Cave - Tales From Wales - Myrddin ap Dafydd Publication Date May 2005 Publisher: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, Llanrwst Illustrated by Robin Lawrie Adapted/Translated by Siân Lewis. Suitable for age 7-9 or Key Stage 2 Format: Hardback, 30 pages Language: English A colour illustrated volume presenting the story of King Arthur sleeping in a cave while he waits for the call to lead his people on…

Tales From Wales: The Faithful Dog Gelert - Myrddin ap Dafydd Publication Date May 2009 Publisher: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, Llanrwst Illustrated by Robin Lawrie Adapted/Translated by Siân Lewis. Suitable for age 7-9 or Key Stage 2 Format: Hardback, 207x141 mm, 30 pages Language: English A colour illustrated volume presenting the story of Gelert, Prince Llywelyn's faithful dog who saved his baby son fr…

Stories of the Stones - Tales From Wales - Myrddin ap Dafydd Publication Date April 2007 Publisher: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, Llanrwst Illustrated by Graham Howells Adapted/Translated by Sian Lewis. Suitable for age 7-9 or Key Stage 2 Format: Hardback, 207x140 mm, 29 pages Language: English Short stories about the dolmens and standing stones of Wales. They reveal the secrets of the stones, and tell the…

Tales From Wales 6: The Red Dragon of Wales - Myrddin ap Dafydd Publication Date April 2007 Publisher: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, Llanrwst Illustrated by Robin Lawrie Adapted/Translated by Sian Lewis. Suitable for age 7-9 or Key Stage 2 Format: Hardback, 212x140 mm, 29 pages Language: English The legend of Dinas Emrys with colour pictures. The story explains how the Welsh flag came into existence, and t…

There 'Tis Then - Another Rural Miscellany - Roscoe Howells Publication Date February 2009 Publisher: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, Llanrwst Format: Paperback, 215x138 mm, 208 pages Language: English A follow-up to his earlier volume, A Rural Miscellany, this is another collection from the columns of agricultural journalist and former farmer Roscoe Howells which appeared in the farming press between 1957 a…

Travels of a Welsh Preacher in the USA - William Davies Evans Publication Date March 2008 Publisher: Llygad Gwalch Cyf, Llanrwst Adapted/Translated by Margaret Morgan Jones. Format: Paperback, 209x147 mm, 200 pages Language: English In 1883 a Welsh Methodist Minister, William Davies Evans, published his book Dros Gyfanfor a Chyfandir ('Across Ocean and Continent'), describing his travels in the Un…

Voyages of the Celtic Saints - Graham Panes Publication Date April 2008 Publisher: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, Llanrwst Format: Paperback, 215x138 mm, 232 pages Language: English An account of the voyages and maritime navigations of the saints during the early Middle Ages. These voyages linked the Celtic societies of western Britain, Ireland and Brittany with Christian centres of the Mediterranean such a…

Wales is a country full  of myths and legends. This is a  collection of five famous folk stories from Wales . The legandary highwayman who loved to play tricks; . The giant who walked across the sea from Wales to Ireland; . The young emperor who travelled the world in search of his Welsh bride; . The lady who lived in a lake and married a young shepherd boy ; .  A riotous band of men who destroyed…

Welsh Wit and Wisdom - Aubrey Malone Format: Paperback Language: English No. of pages: 159 An anthology of hilarious quotations relating to Wales from various Welsh legends including Aneurin Bevan and Ryan Giggs.