The Little Book of Magical Creatures: A Revised and Expanded Edition

by Elizabeth Pepper, Barbara Stacy

From the mundane to the extraordinary, The Little Book of Magical Creatures catalogs over two dozen animals, including dragons, centaurs, owls, and salamanders. Discover the legend and lore of magical creatures in this extraordinary bestiary. Drawn from four main categories (fabulous, tame, wild, and magic storied), The Little Book of Magical Creatures contains some unexpected additions. For example, did you know that Greek myths associate the pig with purity and protection from evil spirits? Elizabeth Pepper and Barbara Stacy outline the origin of the animals, their mythological and magical significance, and their role in the popular imagination. Included are pictures and woodcuts of wild and fantastical creatures.

Genres: Magic, Mythology

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Hannah Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this charming collection of Magical Creatures, however I sometimes felt that the writing was a bit too rushed and didn’t flow as good as it could have been. Nonetheless, this will be a great book to pass down to generations.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun little book

[Gheeta · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting enough read but I would have loved to see more in depth descriptions