Welsh Tales & Stories

Alun The Bear and the Grand Slam - Morgan Tomos It is every little bear's dream to play for Wales but Alun is so excited at seeing Wales play that he runs on the pitch and accidentally scores for the other side. He is very sad but when a player is injured the Wales team turn to Alun to rescue the game and achieve that vital Grand Slam win. Originally written in Welsh to celebrate the historic 2005…

This eclectic mixture of chapters are as varied as they are interesting. They deal with alluring topics like a real disappearing lady, a hidden cave high up in the mountains where a Welsh hero once had to hide, a vanished lake which left its own interesting legacy. Casgliad amrywiol o straeon anhygoel a difyr yn delio gyda thestunau deniadol megis gwraig fonheddig sy'n diflannu, ogof gudd yn uchel…

A colour illustrated volume presenting four fairy tales from every corner of Wales; for readers aged 7-9 years. A Welsh translation, Straeon y Tylwyth Teg is available. Cyfrol wedi ei darlunio mewn lliw yn cyflwyno pedair o straeon tylwyth teg o bob cwr o Gymru; i ddarllenwyr 7-9 oed. Mae cyfieithiad Cymraeg, Straeon y Tylwyth Teg ar gael.

A novel set in a mining valley in south Wales during World War II. First friendships among a group of boys are seen from the perspective of the youngest, Jac. Describing their escapades and the coaldust-filled places they explore, it paints a picture of growing up during this fraught period.

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.

Still Rockin': Tom Jones, A Biography - Aubrey Malone Format: Paperback Language: English No. of pages: 144 A short biography of Tom Jones's rags to riches story - his journey from a Welsh mining village to superstardom. The author explores his musical career, his special relationship with his wife and Wales, and also gives an insight into his phenomenal womanizing. This is a balanced and sympathe…

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.

Black Bart: The Welsh Pirate - Tales From Wales - Myrddin ap Dafydd Publication Date May 2005 Publisher: Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, Llanrwst Illustrated by James Field 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 Black Bart, the famous pirate from Pembrokeshire; for readers aged 7-9…

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…