Lorcan and the Magic Whistle (Lorcán agus an fheadóg draíochta)
About the Book
Format: Bilingual storybook (English and Irish).
Plot: The story follows Lorcan, a fairy who feels lonely and teased in the schoolyard after being told he cannot play football. With help from a Fairy Godmother and a Unicorn, he learns to listen to his heart, value his true talent for music, and realize he is not bad at football after all.
Themes: Emotional intelligence, self-esteem, mindfulness, and resilience.
Companion Book: Niamh and the Journey to Baba Yaga (Turas Niamh go dtí Baba Yaga).
Continue the journey with The Mythic Fairy
Lorcan’s story can open a conversation about feeling left out, recognising your strengths and learning to believe in yourself.
After reading together, visit The Mythic Fairy with your child to explore feelings further. Discover the Emotion Tree and resources for ages 5–9 and 10–13, designed to help children understand and put words to their emotions.
A place to keep learning together, beyond the last page of the book.