Adult Reader Reaction: The illustrations are fascinating and have a “read more” quality about them. I loved how the book sorted the different types of creatures, allowing readers to explore a full set of "species" together.

Pros: Fascinating illustrations and lots of historical data will engage readers in exploring the worlds of fantasy creatures.

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If you like mythical creatures, you'll love this book which is full of information about the myths, legends and folklore of cultures around the world. There are chapters about dragons, serpents and worms, flying creatures, chimera, half human/half beast, water beasts, giants, shape shifters, demons, ghouls and ghosts. There is also a glossary and index. The artwork is spectaclular and many images have a 3-D effect. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a love of mythology. ( )