An illustrated treasury of dragon tales

by Theresa Breslin

ISBN: 9781782509103

Published: 2024-09-19

Let imagination take flight and discover tales of dragons around the world - a dragon boy from China, a serpent dragon from Norse mythology, a dragon god from Mexico and more! This gorgeous, illustrated gift anthology is certain to make children's hearts soar. Uncover buried treasure with the three dragons of Russia's Peterhof Palace, battle the deadly dragon of Colchis with Jason, hero of Ancient Greece, discover how a young girl saved her Scottish village from a terrifying beast and explore Japan's underwater kingdoms with a dragon princess. In this lavish volume of captivating dragon tales for children, Carnegie Medal-award-winning author Theresa Breslin expertly retells exciting stories inspired by dragon myths and legends from around the globe. Whether fearsome or friendly, each fantastical creature is brought to life with exquisite illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal-longlisted artist Kate Leiper. This stunning book is a treasure to be cherished for a lifetime.