Thursday 11 July 2019

"Devon Folk Tales for Children" curated by Leonie Jane-Grey (The History Press)

Once again, The History Press have drawn on the traditional stories of a county where we have family - so we were delighted to read "Devon Folk Tales for Children" by Leonie Jane-Grey, digging into stories and tales from locations we know and love across this gorgeous and beautiful county. 

From the rugged coastline to the windswept boggy moors, Devon has a landscape that just begs to be written about - and Leonie has gathered together an amazing roster of stories featuring mythical creatures, mystery and of course a huge dose of magic as well. 

Some of our favourite characters find their way into these stories, particularly the goblins and pixies that Devon is renowned for. 

This beautifully illustrated collection of tales from storyteller and artist Leonie Jane-Grey will take you on a wild and magical adventure through the ancient lands of Devon.

A truly beautiful and fascinating book, with each story just the right length for bedtime reading. Perfection!

Sum this book up in a sentence: A gorgeous and diverse collection of traditional stories brought to stunning life with Leonie's interpretations and illustrations. 

"Devon Folk Tales for Children" by Leonie Jane-Grey is out now, published by The History Press (kindly supplied for review).