Animal tales full of folklore and magic, interspersed with quirky information on folklore and folk cures How did a tiny wren manage to be crowned King of the Birds? Why did giant Finn McCool's favorite dogs change into mountains? What happened to turn a friendly cat into a cruel fiend who plotted to destroy mankind? Irish Animal Tales for Children is packed with ghostly goings-on, weird characters, and wonderful animals. Irreverently told by award-winning storyteller Doreen McBride, these stories are not for the faint of heart!.