Childrens Book of Mythical Beasts an..., DK
Childrens Book of Mythical Beasts an..., DK
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Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters

Author: DK

Narrator: Lola Ogunyami

Unabridged: 4 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK Children

Published: 03/03/2020


Synopsis

Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world in this guide to mythical creatures.

Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures from all around the world and explore the history behind them in this mythology audiobook for children aged 5-9.

Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. Then jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see! Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them.

With magic and mystery, this myth audiobook offers:

- The facts behind each myth for a deeper understanding.
- Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories.

Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is the only kids’ guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. Listen to the supernatural stories that bring the history of mythology and magical creatures to life, and explore the societies that birthed these legendary creatures found in narratives from Ancient Greek mythology, Australian and Native American folktales. From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast.

© 2015 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2020 DK Audio

About The Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.   Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Priyanka on February 21, 2019

If you are keen to know about all the important mythical beasts and magical monsters or lands, you can use this book as an Encyclopedia. It comprises a great collection of magical beings, islands, and myths that would bind you until you turn the last page. Although it is a Children's guide to mythica......more

Goodreads review by Eva on June 04, 2021

Just for the record Joan of Arc, Boudicca and Buffalo-Calf-Road-Woman are not mythical figures, atleast not more so then Julius Ceasar or Louis XIV. Those historical women shouldn't have been included in this book, as they also didn't included those historical men.........more

Goodreads review by Heather on December 06, 2018

Love this as a breezy overview of myths--made for kids, but I still found it super informative, and a good place to start if you're kind of lost on myths, legends etc.......more

Goodreads review by Denise on September 07, 2016

A wonderful collection of stories from around the world accompanied by fantastic art. Enjoyed all the short tales and introductions to global myths, legends, and folklore. I was thrilled to see one particular entry. Growing up, my Mom kept a witch doll hanging in the kitchen, our kitchen witch Baba......more

Goodreads review by Weasel on August 25, 2017

Not a terrible book, but oddly balanced and structure/order a little random. Misses elements, favours the men/male for coverage. Weird slant on celtic mythology (which is only touched on in passing). It does represent Polynesian/Eastern myths more than most tend to. Weirdest - inclusion of actual li......more