An Irish Tale: Tom Moore & The Seal Woman
- Book & CD: $19.95

Michael's new book and storytelling cd is now available. Set in the west of Ireland, An Irish Tale: Tom Moore & the Seal Woman is a selkie story: a Celtic folk tale of the mythical seal beings. Tom Moore sees a mysterious, beautiful woman asleep on a rock near the shore and, thus, our story begins...

Originally recorded in County Kerry, Ireland in the late 1800's, author & storyteller Michael R. Kasony-O'Malley gives us a unique & lively retelling of this traditional folk tale. Kasony-O'Malley pays tribute to the original story & the storytellers of old, while breathing fresh life into this tale of love, loss, magic, and enchantment.

The vivid & vibrant watercolour images of the artist & illustrator Michael J. Rowland enhance the beauty & depth of An Irish Tale: Tom Moore & the Seal Woman, making this a book that young & old will reach for again & again.

Prepare to enter a mystical world of love and loss and magic and enchantment.

Prepare to enter An Irish Tale: Tom Moore & the Seal Woman.

Book and CD: $19.95

Bonus!

The storytelling tradition continues on the enclosed 60-minute audio CD as Michael Kasony-O'Malley shares 3 versions of An Irish Tale: Tom Moore & the Seal Woman: a reading of the story, a live retelling of the tale, and a special third rendition of the story accompanied by Celtic harp music. The cd also features additional background stories, such as a recounting of the author and illustrator's visit to the village of Kilshanig on the Dingle Peninsula where An Irish Tale: Tom Moore & the Seal Woman takes place.

Special Offer!

Personalized, autographed copies of the book & cd are available upon request for NO additional charge.When you checkout, Just tell us the name(s) of who will receive the book(s) and/or cd(s) in the " Add Comments About Your Order" box and Michael will address it to them! (Please note that due to Michael's travel schedule, delivery of personalized, autographed books and/or cds may take longer than other items.)