Mythopedia: An Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales
Hardback Published on: 14/09/2020
Price: £20.00
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A feast for the eye
This is the most beautiful book I have had the pleasure of reading in a long time. Every page is vibrantly illustrated in full colour.
Countless mythical... READ MORE
Absolutely breathtaking
This book is breathtaking. I think I actually gasped when opening it and seeing the artwork, and was so incredibly pleased to find most pages followed suit... READ MORE
Beautifully Illustrated and Informative
This is an absolutely gorgeous book - full of bright and colourful illustrations. Glancing through it on in the shop I knew I had to buy myself a copy. The... READ MORE
Stunning!
Mythopedia is the encyclopedia that I wish I could have had growing up. The range of cultures that the authors of this book have pulled the mythology from ... READ MORE
Made my child gasp out loud!
This absolutely stunning book literally made my 5-year-old gasp out loud when we opened it. Breathtaking illustrations and beautiful, compelling writing m... READ MORE
Beautifully illustrated with captivating tales
Beautifully illustrated and perfect for my son & I to enjoy reading & learning together. The stories for each creature are a perfect length for a short bed... READ MORE
Synopsis
From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome racoon-dog of Japanese folklore, Mythopedia is an encyclopedia of mythical creatures that covers legends, tales and myths from around the world.
Lovingly created by the illustration duo behind popular flipbook Myth Match, Good Wives and Warriors, this book contains pages upon pages of cultural folklore from around the world.
Let these weird and wonderful creatures spark your child's imagination for their own storytelling and drawing while teaching them about international cultures.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
- ISBN: 9781786276902
- Number of pages: 128
- Dimensions: 290 x 225 mm
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allMythical Creatures
Thanks to Netgalley for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review :)
This is a little book about mythical creatures and some short stories involving... READ MORE
Perfect coffee table book
I received an ARC of this book through Netgalley, this has not influenced my review.
A beautifully Illustrated book of Myths and Legends in short story fo... READ MORE
Perfect starter guide for mythology fans
Thank you to Netgalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
An excellent book filled with different mythology & folklore f... READ MORE
Magical
From the cover alone this stunning encyclopedia of mythical beasts and magical tales oozes magic and mystery, myth and imagination. When you turn the first... READ MORE
Amazing artwork, brilliantly written.
‘’The Elves explained that this chain, called Gleipnir, was made from six ingredients:
The sound of a cat’s footsteps
The roots of a mountain
The beard of ... READ MORE
Amazing Book!
Thank you so much Laurence King Publishing for granting me access to this book via Netgalley! It's one of the best things I've read, ever!!! I knew as soon... READ MORE
A truly magical read.
A magical read.
Very fascinating. The illustration’s were beautiful.
I now want to read more on mythology from around the world.
Perfect for ages of a... READ MORE
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