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.
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
