Description

Are you brave enough to enter the dragons lair? Youll discover a world of myth, magic, and mystery in this collection of 15 extraordinary tales from around the world. Stories of these majestic creatures whether wise and noble or cruel and terrible have fascinated people for centuries, and can be found in many cultures. This artfully written, opulently illustrated book brings to life dragons of all kinds, from the greatest to the smallest, from serpentine river spirits to cave-dwelling firebreathers and high-flying denizens of the heavens. The stories in this book capture the magic and awe of these magnificent creatures, and include the lucky, rain-bringing Chinese dragon, the story of Saint George, and the dragons that brought hot springs to America. STORIES IN THIS BOOK: North America How the Hot Springs Were Made Peru Amaru South Africa Thakane and the Dragon China The Four Dragons Japan Susanoo Philippines Bakunawa South Korea The Dragon King Turkey George and the Dragon Vietnam The Land of Dragons Germany The Dragons Grandmother Iceland The Lake Dragon Poland The Wawel Dragon Slovenia The Ljubljana Drgaon UK (English) Lambton Worm UK (Welsh) Y Ddraig Goch A fantastic read for children aged 8+.

Author: Katarzyna Doszla,Samantha Newman
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Arcturus Editions
Published: 01/06/2026
Series: Arcturus Illustrated Folk Tales
Pages: 128
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 11.17h x 9.13w x 0.61d
ISBN: 9781398857292
Language: English