Tales from the Deep

by Cerys Matthews, Fran Evans (Illustrator)

Overview

Welsh music icon Cerys Matthews uses her well-known talent with words to bring to life two classic Welsh folk tales for a contemporary young audience. The legends of Cantre’r Gwaelod and The Maid of Llyn y Fan are lyrically retold, accompanied by gorgeous watercolor images from Fran Evans, making this an ideal publication for children of 5 years and over. ‘The Ghost Bells of the Lowlands’ relates the story of a gatekeeper who fails to carry out his protective duties one evening, placing the villagers at the mercy of the sea. ‘Myddfai Magic’ narrates the story of Gwyn, a farmer who sees a beautiful girl emerge from the lake as he tends to his animals one day. The third time that he sees her, he asks her to marry him, changing his life forever.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781848513129
Publisher:	Y Lolfa
Publication date:	06/30/2025
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.80(h) x (d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Cerys Matthews is well known worldwide as a successful singer/songwriter. Formerly the front woman of cult band Catatonia, she was a rock icon in the 1990s. In recent years she has returned to her folk roots, has released five successful solo albums, and presents a popular show on BBC Radio 6 Music.

Fran Evans lives in Pembrokeshire, and is a successful, highly popular illustrator and author. She draws inspiration from nature and the world around her. She is known for her soft, subtle and often amusing watercolours, that are alive with detail and explore the magic of the natural world.