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Mythopedia

An Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales
By Good Wives and Warriors
Laurence King Publishing
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Mythopedia is an enchanting journey into the world of myths and legends from various cultures across the globe. Through vibrant illustrations and captivating stories, it introduces young readers to legendary creatures, heroes, and deities, inspiring their imaginations and curiosity about ancient tales. Perfect for children, this book offers a delightful and educational glimpse into the fascinating realm of mythology.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by mythical creatures and stories from diverse cultures. It's perfect for young readers with its vibrant illustrations and captivating tales, sparking imagination and curiosity about the world of folklore and legends.

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From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome racoon-dog of Japanese folklore, Mythopedia is an encyclopedia of mythical creatures that covers legends, tales and myths from around the world.

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From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world, and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome racoon-dog of Japanese folklore, Mythopedia is an encyclopaedia of mythical creatures that covers legends, tales, and myths from around the world.

Lovingly created by the illustration duo behind the popular flipbook Myth Match, Good Wives and Warriors, this book contains pages upon pages of cultural folklore from around the globe.

Let these weird and wonderful creatures spark your child's imagination for their own storytelling and drawing while teaching them about international cultures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786276902

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Becky Bolton and Louise Chappell have been working collaboratively as Good Wives and Warriors since 2007, soon after graduating from the Painting Department at The Glasgow School of Art. They divide their time between designing large-scale installations for fine art settings and undertaking design commissions for companies in the UK and abroad, including Absolut Vodka, Tiger Beer, Swarovski, Adidas, Chevrolet and Swatch. They have exhibited around the world, including shows in Berlin, Paris, Melbourne, Buenos Aires, San Francisco and Sao Paulo and have been featured in a number of publications and books including ICON Magazine, Wired Magazine and the Taschen books Illustration Now!3 and Portraits. They are currently based in London.

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