'A wonderful re-telling of the traditional Scottish folk tale. The language is very accessible and the hushed earth and water colours of the illustrations perfectly capture the impact of the Scottish landscape and the drama of the story. Ideal for storytelling.'--Carousel, Annie Everall 'The Secret of the Kelpie is a classic tale of the kelpie that is wonderfully and beautifully retold for children ages 4-7 in this gripping adaptation by renowned Scottish children's author and storyteller Lari Don, and enhanced with the breathtaking illustrations by artist Philip Longson. Very highly recommended for school and community library picture book collections.'-- Midwest Book Review'The story is haunting, and along with its lovely, detailed illustrations, it captures the look and feel of Scotland perfectly. '--Goodreads, Barbara'. The author uses elements of various traditional versions and acknowledges several collections of Scottish tales as source material.

But Don makes her story far gentler than many.'-- Kirkus'It's a short but resonant story, simply told and vividly illustrated in this large-format book. With swirling lines, soft earthy colors, and dramatic compositions, Longson's illustrations capture the beauty of the natural world as well as the ominous undertones of the tale. A haunting picture book with a stouthearted heroine.'--Booklist'The illustrations are very pretty and fun, and are an exciting part of the story.'--Kids' Book BuzzPraise for the Scottish Traditional Tales:'Beautiful books which are a great introduction to the folklore genre. Wonderful stories which will give children a real sense of Scottish culture.'-- Creative StepsPraise for The Tale of Tam Linn:'The captive knight's rescuer comes off as particularly fierce and courageous in this retelling of the old Scottish border ballad.

Scowling beneath a heavy mane of red hair, Janet shines with determination in Longson's shadowed, misty Celtic scenes. A traditional Scots tale served up both fresh and freshly illustrated.'-- Kirkus.