Books for Kids about Scotland

Books for Kids about Scotland

Atlas of Scotland

by David MacPhail (Author), Anders Frang (Illustrator)by Barbara Brooks Wallace
4.5 out of 5 stars on amazon

Did you know that dinosaurs lived on the Isle of Skye 165 million years ago? That North Ronaldsay sheep only eat seaweed? Or that Loch Ness is so deep that it holds more water than all of Wales and England's lakes combined?

Argyle

 
Argyle
by Barbara Brooks Wallace
4.3 out of 5 stars on amazon

A Scottish sheep's unusual diet of colorful flowers causes him to produce multicolored wool, which changes his life and the fortunes of his owners.

The Selkie Girl

 
selkie
by Janis Mackay 
4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon

This is a lovely retelling of the traditional Scottish folk tale of the selkie (a seal who can become human) adapted for a young audience. Beautifully written by storyteller and selkie storyteller Janis Mackay, the tale is accompanied by stunning illustrations by Ruchi Mhasane.

Nessie the Loch Ness Monster

Nessie the Loch Ness Monster
by Richard Brassey (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars
What are the facts and what is only legend? With humour and historical accuracy, Richard Brassey tells the irresistible tale for readers everywhere.

My Luve's Like a Red, Red Rose

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My Luve's Like a Red, Red Rose (Picture Kelpies) (Scots Edition) Paperback – Picture Book, September 16, 2016
 In this beautifully illustrated picture-book version of Burns' classic poem, the lyrics have been re-imagined to explore the special love between parent and child. A mother and daughter feature in everyday scenes such as playing in a garden, splashing in the sea and going to nursery, each inspired by Burns' eloquent words. With delightful, heart-warming illustrations by Ruchi Mhasane, this expressive new picture book is the perfect way to share Burns' with very young children. It is also an ideal Mother's Day or Valentine's Day gift.

From Sheep to Sweater

How does sheep's wool turn into cozy clothing? Follow each step in the production cycle - from shearing a sheep to pulling on a warm sweater - in this fascinating book!

Edinburgh Castle for kids

by Moreno Chiacchiera
Dunvegan
SHUSA NEW
GMHG
Scottish society of wilmington
TCC

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