The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures: Meet your favourite monsters,

DK,

£16.99

Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this compendium for kids. You’ll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. And jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see. Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them.

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Publish Date: 29/09/2020

Description

Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures.

Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world. Explore the history behind fictional creatures including mermaids, unicorns, fairies, phoenixes, dragons, and jinn!

This beautifully illustrated book of mythology for kids ages 7-9 years old is packed with:

– Facts behind the myths
– Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories
– Comprehensive compendiums of mythical creatures from around the world
– Rich and colourful illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc

Perfect for fans of fantasy tales, this kids book filled with supernatural stories brings the history of mythology and magical creatures to life. Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures explores the societies that birthed these legendary creatures found in narratives from Ancient Greek mythology, Australian and Native American folktales. Find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them and the remarkable human imagination.

Meet mind-boggling fictional animals big and small. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America. Explore the legend of unicorns, voyage to Japan to meet the supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. Jump onboard an ancient ship to learn why sailors were terrified of seeing mermaids.

The illustrated fantasy book for kids is wonderful for children who like to delve into enchanting stories and magical creatures.

Additional information

Weight 903 g
Dimensions 262 × 222 × 18 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

160

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

398.469 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J