The Tall Tale of the Giant's Causeway: Finn McCool, Benandonner and the Road Between Ireland and Scotland - Paperback

by Lari Don (Author), Emilie Gill (Illustrator)

A charming, playful picture book tale about how the rivalry between an Irish giant and a Scottish giant lead to the creation of the world-famous Giant's Causeway.

One day, Irish giant Finn McCool spots Scottish giant Benandonner across the sea and they immediately begin arguing about who is the best giant of all. Despite the wise advice of Finn's wife Oona, they decide the only way to settle their feud is to fight. But to meet, the boastful giants must first build a causeway across the water...

Inspired by Celtic folklore, best-selling Scottish children's author and storyteller Lari Don weaves a tall tale of rivalry and foolishness that recounts the origins of Northern Ireland's world-famous Giant's Causeway and its connection to Scotland's Isle of Staffa. Emilie Gill's light-hearted, characterful illustrations of the legendary giants will captivate young children.

Author Biography

Lari Don is an award-winning Scottish children's author and storyteller. She is the author of more than 30 books for children of all ages. Her picture books based on traditional tales include The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster, The Legend of the First Unicorn and The Tall Tale of the Giant's Causeway. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Emilie Gill is an American children's book illustrator. She currently lives near Clarksville, Kentucky. Emilie has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art, UK and has been shortlisted for the 2021 World Illustration Awards and was Highly Commended in the 2021 Macmillan Prize for Illustration.