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Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Discover a menagerie of animals with this book that brings together 50 best-loved tales from all around the world! Meet the Big Bad Wolf, the Ugly Duckling, and many other favorite characters from classic stories, myths, and legends in these fresh and vibrant re-tellings. Perfect for reading aloud! -- from Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Sigma
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A critical look at the beloved fables that investigates whether there is any scientific truth to Aesop's portrayal of his animals. Despite being conceived over two-and-a-half thousand years ago, Aesop's Fables are still passed from parent to child today, and are embedded in our collective consciousness. The morals still inform our judgments, but have they influenced our views of the animal protagonists as well? And, if so, is there any truth behind...
Author
Publisher
Andrews McMeel
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Cryptids, Creatures & Critters: A Manual of Monsters and Mythos from Around the World features 90 different creatures from around the world, each with their own researched description and full-color illustrations. The book is divided into three sections: cryptids, folklore, and mythology. It features popular cryptid favorites, such as Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster, and some lesser-known cryptids, such as the Enfield Horror and the Montauk Monster....
Author
Series
Publisher
Eye of Newt Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Upon the dramatic landscape of the Isle of Wales there have been born many creatures and beings of legend. This lushly illustrated guide delves into the dragons, beasts, fair folk, and spirits of Wales. Tales become blended and one with history, and this history meets illustration with C.C.J. Ellis’ rich renderings of these creatures. Detail and colour lift these beings off the page and bring this compendium to life. Now available worldwide,...
Author
Publisher
Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Cryptozoology is the study of mysterious creatures that fall between the realm of real and imaginary on the scientific spectrum. Cryptid Creatures: A Field Guide offers a closer look at fifty of these amazing creatures, examining the best possible evidence for each, including scientific papers, magazine and newspaper articles, and credible eyewitness accounts. The fifty cryptids are arranged in order alphabetically, and in addition to speculative...
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"We all know 'there's no such thing as monsters,' but our imaginations tell us otherwise. From the mythical beasts of ancient Greece to the hormonal vampires of the Twilight saga, monsters have captivated us for millennia. Matt Kaplan, a noted science journalist and monster-myth enthusiast, employs an entertaining mix of cutting-edge research and a love of lore to explore the history behind these fantastical fictions and our hardwired obsession with...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
This book contains a treasure trove of classic bedtime stories, taking little ones on a magical journey into the world of the most popular ones. Have fun reading along with your little one as you introduce them to well-known bedtime stories including, Little Red Hen, Three Little Pigs, The Lion and the Mouse, and many more!
17) Ancient night
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahua traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth when humans were first created, who stole fire from the gods to keep them warm."--
Author
Series
Kanchil volume 3
Publisher
Tara Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
A retelling of the Indonesian folktale featuring the popular trickster Kanchil, who boasts that he is the fastest animal in the forest.
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