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    A Storybook from North Wales

    North Wales Tales

    Short stories for children aged 6–10, set at real places across North Wales. Each tale blends a true bit of history with an imaginary adventure - perfect for bedtime, the classroom, or a rainy afternoon. Every story is free to read and you can download a printable PDF with a colouring page.

    Contents

    Colouring illustration for Gelert the Brave: The Faithful Hound of Beddgelert
    Chapter 1

    Gelert the Brave: The Faithful Hound of Beddgelert

    BeddgelertAges 6–10

    Meet Gelert the brave hound in this gentle Welsh legend from Beddgelert in Snowdonia, a lovely story for a family day out in Gwynedd.

    Colouring illustration for The Two Dragons of Dinas Emrys
    Chapter 2

    The Two Dragons of Dinas Emrys

    Dinas EmrysAges 6–10

    A gentle two-dragon tale set at Dinas Emrys near Beddgelert. A magical bedtime read and a great family day out in Snowdonia, Gwynedd.

    Colouring illustration for The Gentle Afanc of Llyn yr Afanc, Betws-y-Coed
    Chapter 3

    The Gentle Afanc of Llyn yr Afanc, Betws-y-Coed

    Llyn yr Afanc, Betws-y-CoedAges 6–10

    A gentle retelling of the Afanc legend at Llyn yr Afanc, Betws-y-Coed, a magical lake tale for a family day out in Snowdonia, North Wales.

    Colouring illustration for Branwen and the Brave Little Starling: A Story from Anglesey
    Chapter 4

    Branwen and the Brave Little Starling: A Story from Anglesey

    Anglesey (Branwen)Ages 6–10

    A gentle Welsh legend from Anglesey for children: Branwen and her brave starling. A lovely tale to share before a family day out on the island.

    Colouring illustration for Megan and the Sleeping King Under Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
    Chapter 5

    Megan and the Sleeping King Under Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

    Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)Ages 6–10

    A gentle tale of a sleeping king beneath Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - perfect story for a family day out in Snowdonia with children who love legends.

    Colouring illustration for The Mountain Spirit of Conwy Castle
    Chapter 6

    The Mountain Spirit of Conwy Castle

    Conwy CastleAges 6–10

    A gentle tale of Conwy Castle and a lonely mountain spirit. A lovely read before a family day out visiting Conwy Castle with kids in North Wales.

    Colouring illustration for The Little Dragon in the Walls of Caernarfon Castle
    Chapter 7

    The Little Dragon in the Walls of Caernarfon Castle

    Caernarfon CastleAges 6–10

    A gentle dragon tale set at Caernarfon Castle in Gwynedd, North Wales, a magical family day out and things to do with kids who love castles.

    Colouring illustration for Carys and the Singing Birds of Harlech Castle
    Chapter 8

    Carys and the Singing Birds of Harlech Castle

    Harlech CastleAges 6–10

    A gentle tale of magical birds at Harlech Castle in Gwynedd. A lovely story to read before a family day out exploring the castle with kids.

    Colouring illustration for The Sea Giant Beneath the Menai Suspension Bridge
    Chapter 9

    The Sea Giant Beneath the Menai Suspension Bridge

    Menai Suspension BridgeAges 6–10

    A gentle tale of a sleepy sea giant under the Menai Suspension Bridge in Anglesey, a magical story to read before your family day out in North Wales.

    Colouring illustration for The Wizard Who Grew the Longest Name in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
    Chapter 10

    The Wizard Who Grew the Longest Name in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

    LlanfairpwllgwyngyllAges 6–10

    Discover the magical legend of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll on Anglesey: a wizard, a lost dragon and Europe's longest name. A gentle story for family days out.

    Colouring illustration for The Little Slate Dragon of Llechwedd Slate Caverns
    Chapter 11

    The Little Slate Dragon of Llechwedd Slate Caverns

    Llechwedd Slate CavernsAges 6–10

    A gentle Welsh tale of a girl and a glowing slate dragon deep underground at Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Gwynedd, a magical family day out.

    Colouring illustration for The Stone Giant of the Great Orme, Llandudno
    Chapter 12

    The Stone Giant of the Great Orme, Llandudno

    Great Orme, LlandudnoAges 6–10

    A gentle giant, a lost sea serpent and an old Welsh song on the Great Orme in Llandudno, a magical story for family days out in North Wales.