Telling Tales is a collection of folktales for storytellers. The book contains 18 stories drawn from different cultures around the world and adapted for telling to children. The first section is drawn from Celtic folklore and includes stories about giants, fairies, magic and some donkey ears The second section includes folk tales from all four corners of the earth, including many animal tales. All the tales are presented as ready to tell and include notes on telling the story and encouraging audience interaction. The book also contains follow-up ideas for use at home or in the classroom.

Having to leave her beloved Ireland after her mum gets a new job, 10 year-old Hanna wonders how she will ever be able to fit in and start a new life in Norfolk. That is until she meets Sophie, a kindred spirit whose grandmother is full of local tales and folklore - especially those about the mischievous Hikey Sprite. While exploring the nearby woods, Hanna soon discovers that the quiet village of Langley is not quite what it seems. The friends meet a strange creature who enlists their help - help they must give if he and his kind are to survive the cruel and merciless Fomorian Giants. Hanna,...