Saviour Pirotta
Illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark
Edited by James Robertson & Matthew Fitt
Step into a magical world of beautiful princesses and handsome princes,
wicked witches and good fairies. Here are ten of the best-loved fairy
tales from the Brothers Grimm, retold in a friendly, accessible way
that's perfect for young children, and now in a beautiful new edition.
Featuring glowing illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark, and translated from Saviour Pirotta's lively retellings, these classic fairy tales are now shared in Scots for the first time, translated by a host of well known Scottish writers.
The Sleepin
Princess (The tale o the
Wee Breer Rose) translatit by Matthew
Fitt
The Enchantit
Gingebreid Hoose (The tale o Hansel
and Gretel)
translatit by Lari Don
The Magic Bear and
the Bonnie Prince (The tale o Snaw
Whiteand Rose Reid) translatit by Val McDermid
The
Golden-Haired Lassie in the Tower (The tale o Rapunzel) translatit by Sanjeev Kohli
The Wee Moosie and
the Swickfu Cat (The tale o a Cat
and aMoose in Pairtnership) translatit by Shane Strachan
The Princess and
the Seeven Wee Gadgies (The tale o Peerie
Snaw White)
translatit by Thomas Clark
The Swans and the
Guid Sister (The tale o the
Sax Swans)
translatit by Ashley Douglas
The Princess and
the Puddock (The tale o the
Puddock Prince) translatit by James
Robertson
The Lassie That
Spun Strae intae Gowd (The tale o
Rumpelstiltskin) translatit by Matthew
Mackie
The Twelve Dauncin
Princesses (The tale o theTattered Satin Shuin) translatit by Susi Brigg
Martin Waddell
Illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark
Edited by James Robertson & Matthew Fitt
Introduction by Julia Donaldson
Welcome to the wonderful fairytale world of Hans Christian Andersen . . . retold for today's children in Scots for the very first time. This classic collection brings together nine favourite stories, from the fun and humour of the proud Emperor with his splendid new clothes, to the gentle sadness of the Little Mermaid. With a colourful cast of witches, princesses, toys and animals, this rich and varied collection is guaranteed to delight and entertain readers young and old.
Nine of Hans Christian Andersen's favourite fairy tales are featured in this book, now retold in Scots for the first time by a host of well known Scottish writers.
The Princess and the Pea TRANSLATIT BY ELAINE C. SMITH
The Ugly Deukie (The Ugly Duckling) TRANSLATIT BY SHANE STRACHAN
The Tindel-Box (The Tinderbox) TRANSLATIT BY THOMAS CLARK
The Wee Match Lassie (The Little Match Girl) TRANSLATIT BY JAMES ROBERTSON
The High Heid Yin's New Claes (The Emperor's New Clothes) TRANSLATIT BY VAL McDERMID
The Tin Sodger (The Tin Soldier) TRANSLATIT BY MATTHEW FITT
The Princess and the Grumphieman (The Swineherd) TRANSLATIT BY SUSI BRIGGS
The Nichtingale (The Nightingale) TRANSLATIT BY ASHLEY DOUGLAS
The Wee Sea Quine (The Little Mermaid) TRANSLATIT BY SHEENA BLACKHALL
Here some o the translators read fae The Itchy Coo Book o Hans Chrinstian Andersen's Fairy Tales in Scots
Illustrated by Deborah Campbell