Description
When a Traveller family experiences a run of bad luck, an imaginative boy called Yokki lifts their spirits with tales of a magical white horse. A traditional Traveller-family folk tale which inspires hope and celebrates creativity. Told by a Romani storyteller together with a picture book author to positively reflect Travelling cultures.
About the Author
Richard O'Neill was born and brought up in a large traditional Romani family in the North of England. He is an award-winning storyteller and writer who tells his original stories in schools, museums, libraries and theatres throughout the UK. A sixth generation storyteller, he grew up in a vigorous oral storytelling tradition, learning his skills from some of the best Travelling storytellers in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Richard is the author of eleven children's books, and his stories and plays have been broadcast on BBC Radio. His digital stories have been enjoyed throughout the world, and in 2013, he was the recipient of the National Literacy Hero award.
Book Information
ISBN 9781846439261
Author Richard O'Neill
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Child's Play (International) Ltd
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd
Series Travellers Tales
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 268mm * 245mm * 5mm
About the Author
Richard O'Neill was born and brought up in a large traditional Romani family in the North of England. He is an award-winning storyteller and writer who tells his original stories in schools, museums, libraries and theatres throughout the UK. A sixth generation storyteller, he grew up in a vigorous oral storytelling tradition, learning his skills from some of the best Travelling storytellers in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Richard is the author of eleven children's books, and his stories and plays have been broadcast on BBC Radio. His digital stories have been enjoyed throughout the world, and in 2013, he was the recipient of the National Literacy Hero award.
Book Information
ISBN 9781846439261
Author Richard O'Neill
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Child's Play (International) Ltd
Publisher Child's Play International Ltd
Series Travellers Tales
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 268mm * 245mm * 5mm
