Yeats’s Classic Poem Beautifully Reimagined For Children
This picture-book edition opens up Yeats’s haunting poem for younger readers through strong visual storytelling and a rich sense of Irish folklore. A lovely gift book, it balances musical language, atmosphere and a timeless pull towards the otherworldly for family sharing.
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The Stolen Child
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Yeats’s Classic Poem Beautifully Reimagined For Children
This picture-book edition opens up Yeats’s haunting poem for younger readers through strong visual storytelling and a rich sense of Irish folklore. A lovely gift book, it balances musical language, atmosphere and a timeless pull towards the otherworldly for family sharing.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Will click with illustrated classics for younger readers
- Like the sound of Yeats’s haunting tale of a child lured into the otherworld
- Are intrigued by the folklore-soaked landscape of County Sligo
- Would welcome a lyrical read-aloud that blends beauty, mystery and atmosphere
Written when W.B. Yeats was just twenty-one, 'The Stolen Child' remains one of his most popular poems. At this time, the young poet was inspired by the landscape of County Sligo and the legends and superstitions he heard from the locals there. 'The Stolen Child' tells of a boy taken from his home by the faeries and led 'hand in hand' into their world. With its enchanting refrain - 'Come away, o human child / To the waters and the wild' - and vivid images of magic and nature, it is a pleasure for readers young and old.
Here, the text is accompanied by radiant original art by Erin Brown, each illustration taking us on a visual journey through one of Ireland's most famous poems.
- About The Author
- William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet and one of the foremost figures of 20th century literature. A pillar of both the Irish and British literary establishments, in his later years he served as an Irish Senator for two terms.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781788495172
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- The O'Brien Press, (06 October 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 440 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 260 x 215 x 9.5 mm
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