Fin M'Coul, the giant of Knockmany Hill [eBook - NC Kids Digital Library] : Read-Aloud Edition

An ALA Notable Children's Book Fin's wife saves him from the most feared giant in Ireland. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration by the author. When the fiercest giant in all of Ireland comes knocking at his door, what can peaceful Fin M'Coul do to escape him? An ALA Notable Book, by the bestselling author-illustrator of Strega Nona, Quiet , and many more. Fin M'Coul lives atop windy Knockmany Hill, and spends his days with the other giants of Ireland, moving huge stones to build a causeway to Scotland. But one morning, he hears a rumor that Cucullin, the strongest giant in the land, is coming to find and fight him. Fleeing home, Fin tells his wife of his worries. But clever Oonagh the giantess has a plan with her wits and her skills and her magic charms, she sets out to trick Cucullin and save her husband. Full of humor and charm, Tomie dePaola's retelling of this classic fable is boldly illustrated, with detailed borders based on ancient Irish metalwork. Stories about the popular Irish giant, Fin M'Coul, have been handed down from generation to generation.

Perhaps Fin M'Coul is best known for the Giant's Causeway, the highway he built between Ireland and Scotland.

The encounter between the giant, Culcullin, and Fin at Knockmany Hill is one of the funniest of Fin M'Coul's adventures.

An ALA Notable Children & rsquo;s Book Fin & rsquo;s wife saves him from the most feared giant in Ireland. This ebook features read-along narration by the author Fin M'Coul's wife, Oonagh, helps him outwit his arch rival, Cucullin.