I think folklore is an absolute gift to children's authors. The more I dip into it, the more wonderful stories come to light sparking ideas galore for new books. Where else can you find so many ghosts, witches, giants and mermaids.
Dragging these tales into the modern world is an interesting exercise in itself. Think of a giant struggling with an iphone, a mermaid having to deal with plastic pollution and a witch going viral with her TikTok dance.
* The illustrations I've used here are the artwork of Caitlin Turner. I bought these cards on my latest trip to Cornwall. I found them scary but beautiful.
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ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely thing to say, Toni. Thank you. :) xx
DeleteBeautiful art work too: something green and misty or hazy about these characters appearances.
ReplyDeleteIt's a little magical isn't it, Penny.
DeleteAbsolutely agree! The scariest myths and legends were my favourite reads when I was a child. And love that artwork - inspirational!
ReplyDeleteFun to enter into these worlds isn't it.
DeleteLooking forward to reading these stories!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue. Plenty on the way. :)
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