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Mythopedia: An Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales

by Good Wives and Warriors

Folklore’s creatures from around the world

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Folklore’s creatures from around the world

Anansi the Spider, Michabo the hare, and Tanuki the raccoon-dog are among the figures gathered in this illustrated encyclopedia of mythical beasts. Drawing on legends and tales from cultures around the world, the book brings folklore together as a collection of creature entries, with storytelling and drawing offered as ways to engage with its material. Its international scope makes cultural traditions part of the subject, alongside the imaginative beings themselves.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in mythical creatures and folklore
  • Young readers exploring legends and traditions from different cultures
  • Children who enjoy drawing or making up stories inspired by what they read

Themes

Mythical creaturesFolklore and legendsCultural traditionsStorytelling and drawing

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Book overview

From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome raccoon-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.
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