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Highlights
- Monstrous Tales is a collection of traditional folktales about bewitching and bloodthirsty creatures.
- 8-12 Years
- 9.1" x 7.7" Hardcover
- 160 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
- Series Name: Tales
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About the Book
"This collection of traditional folktales crawls with bewitching and blood-thirsty creatures, and each story is paired with ... contemporary art in this special illustrated edition"--Book Synopsis
Monstrous Tales is a collection of traditional folktales about bewitching and bloodthirsty creatures. Translated and transcribed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these tales celebrate the diversity of--and surprising resonances among--folklore traditions around the world. Welcome to a world of magical adventure: a mysterious wolf pursues a bridegroom through a dark forest, a princess is trapped in a monster's body, and a dragon is coming with a storm in its wake. - The tales come alive alongside spellbinding contemporary art by Chinese illustrator Sija Hong.- Each story transports readers to a different enthralling world.
- Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Tales of Japan, Celtic Tales, and Tales of India As readers roam from Japan to Nigeria and Ireland to Guyana, they'll witness deadly pacts, heroic feats, and otherworldly journeys. Features tales from Australia, China, Estonia, Finland, France, Great Sioux Nation, Guyana, Iceland, India, Inuit Nunangat, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, Philippines, Pueblo of Isleta, Scotland, South Africa, Syria, Turkey, and Ukraine. - A special illustrated edition, complete with an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker
- Perfect gift for fairy tale and folklore lovers, fans of monsters and creatures, collectors of illustrated classics, adults and teens alike, and bibliophiles
- A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table
- Great for those who enjoyed books like Through the Woods by Emily Carroll; The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures by Aaron Mahnke; and Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth by Carol Rose
About the Author
Sija Hong is an illustrator based in New York City.Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 7.7 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.46 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Series Title: Tales
Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 160
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Street Date: September 15, 2020
TCIN: 80983859
UPC: 9781452182599
Item Number (DPCI): 247-65-4208
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.8 inches length x 7.7 inches width x 9.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.46 pounds
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Happy Reader - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
love love the tales. I get easily bored with reading the same story over and over! this book has basically short different tales. paper is highest quality. if your have poor vision no problem!!!