Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters

DK

mar 2020 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrado por Lola Ogunyami

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Let's take a trip back in time to meet the bewitching beasts and magical monsters of ancient mythology and legendary folklore from all over the world.

This best-selling title for children covers classic myths and lesser-known legends, retold through fascinating characters and enticing text. Origins of the historic tales, hidden meanings, and shared themes are explored and explained for younger readers.

The Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters reveals an amazing world of mythology and magic. Listen to the fantastical tales and visit the enchanting lands, with stories from as far and wide as Africa, China, Egypt, Greece, Japan, and New Zealand. Expect the epic adventures of brave heroes, bloodthirsty beasts, and the battle between good and evil. Come face to face with spooky shapeshifters, monsters of the deep, Norse gods, fire-breathing dragons, and much more.

Enriched with beautiful sound design, from howling werewolves to a Trojan battle, this is truly the stuff of legends, with tales to last a lifetime.

© 2015 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2020 DK Audio

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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.