December 2016 Book of the Month | In a nutshell: beasts, magical beasts, in words and pictures | This very handsome book, wonderfully illustrated by some of the top artists of today, is a must-have for anyone fascinated by the magical creatures that appear in so many favourite children’s stories.
It features a host of exotic beasts, from giants and centaurs to harpies, werewolves and the basilisk, each one gloriously illustrated in full colour over double pages. Award-winners Helen Ward and Gary Blythe make merpeople and unicorns truly magical, while David Wyatt’s dragon – in a stunning gatefold – is a masterpiece of fiery menace.
The text that accompanies each image tells legends and stories about the creatures, and includes quotes from authors such as Dante and Homer. Part information-book, part story collection, it’s a book to treasure. ~ Andrea Reece
Enter an incredible world of magical beasts, dare to draw near to their captivating powers, and discover the spellbinding stories of 16 favourite mythical creatures from around the world. Venture into this world and you'll discover why griffins collect a gem called agate, how to put out dragon fire, how mischievous elves can cause terrible nightmares, and much, much more.
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Enter an incredible world of magical beasts, dare to draw near to their captivating powers, and discover the spellbinding stories of 16 favourite mythical creatures from around the world. Venture into this world and you'll discover why griffins collect a gem called agate, how to put out dragon fire, how mischievous elves can cause terrible nightmares, and much, much more.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Miscellany of Magical Beasts and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
A Miscellany of Magical Beasts features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Mystery / Mythology, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 9+ readers
Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
A Miscellany of Magical Beasts was written by Simon Holland and published by Bloomsbury Childrens an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
A Miscellany of Magical Beasts has 48 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
