Magical Creatures

Dragons and giants and trolls, oh my! Storybook legends tell of a whole menagerie of imaginary creatures. Who better to playfully explore these beasts than those impresarios of imagination, Meg and Lucy Clibbon? This creative team presents a fun-filled guide to more than 20 mythical beings. Prepare to meet creatures great (bad-tempered giants are best avoided) and small (dwarves are small in stature but big on brains). You'll also encounter old favorites--from the mysterious Sphinx to the elusive Loch Ness Monster--and new surprises, like the Australian Bunyip. Other featured creatures include, Unicorns, Trolls, Mermaids, The Phoenix, Centaurs, Werewolves, Fairies Playful profiles for each offer a description spiced with the wit and luscious illustrations of the beasts and the panoramic landscapes they occupy.