Fabulous Creatures
Legendary Animals from Around the World
Fabulous Creatures
Legendary Animals from Around the World
From beloved, bestselling author Cornelia Funke comes a bright and bold introduction to the world’s extraordinary creatures—perfect for the youngest readers.
Dragons, unicorns, and thunderbirds are only a few of the fabulous creatures young children will meet in this book!
In this bright and bold introduction to fantastical and magical animals from around the globe, bestselling and celebrated fantasy author Cornelia Funke and illustrator Ruby Warnecke invite children into the fabulous world of myth and legend.
Cornelia Funke . . . is a warm, knowledgeable guide to the world of magical animals [. . .] Colorful illustrations by Ruby Warnecke will heighten young readers’ appreciation for these engrossing creatures of legend.
Katie Daniels, The Wall Street Journal
Offers a welcome focus on monsters more often misunderstood than malign.
Kirkus Reviews
Illustrator Ruby Warnecke brings these and many more whimsical beasts to life with bright colours, soft lines, and colour palettes and patterns that reflect the cultures and nations from which the creatures originate. Her illustrations capture the magic and leave room for readers to imagine even more mystical details.
DC Canada Education Publishing
Funke shows with this book that while myths can be similar across cultures, everyone has their own take.
Betsy Bird, Fuse #8, School Library Journal
[A]pproachable and intriguing for cryptozoologists of all ages.
Publishers Weekly
[Encourages] wonder and imagination in young readers
Children's Literature
Warnecke’s illustrations are friendly and warm...
Youth Services Book Review
A gorgeous guide to an impressive variety of fantastical fauna.
Booklist
[A] well-balanced and creative introduction to mythic and legendary creatures.
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