Fin M'Coul: The Giant of Knockmany Hill

by Tomie dePaola

Book Overview

When the fiercest giant in all of Ireland comes knocking at his door, what can peaceful Fin M'Coul do to escape him? An ALA Notable Book, by the bestselling author-illustrator of Strega Nona, Quiet ,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823403858
• ISBN13: 9780823403851
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.2" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Fin McCool Rules

This book is just so cute. A great story to read to your class or wee little ones on St. Paddy's day or any day.

First graders...

love this book! They "get" the trick Smart Oonah played on Cucullin. They squeal with delight when he bites down and breaks his teeth. It's not every day the bully gets his due. It has nothing to do with St. Patrick's Day but I read it each year and they've never been bored!

2nd Graders were laughing out loud

I read this to my son's 2nd grade class (7-8 year olds) and they really enjoyed it. They loved looking at the pictures to see giants & "regular-size" folk together. And they laughed aloud as Fin & Oonagh tricked the bad giant Cucullin (and at my Irish accent)!

Fin M'Coul

Tomie Depaolo is one of our families favorite authors and illustrators. He brings alive the rich diversity of every culture he writes about. He has brought history and culture to this generation growing up, like no one else can. I am so glad he shares his gifts with our children! This book is a good example of bringing folk tales alive through story books.