Quick Look
- A stunning new volume of traditional tales from Carnegie-Medal-winning author Theresa Breslin and Kate Greenaway Medal-longlisted artist Kate Leiper
- From the creative team behind An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales, An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures and An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends
- Discover shape-shifting water dragons, feathered serpents, seven-headed fire-breathing menaces and more -- every culture's take on the dragon legend is unique and beautifully rendered in Kate Leiper's fine art style
- Theresa Breslin skilfully retells myths and legends from Poland, India, Japan, Mexico, Scotland and more for children
- An essential addition to any dragon lore collection, and a wonderful gift for dragon lovers the world over
Discover tales of dragons around the world, from Russian treasure hoarders to scaly Japanese princesses and winged Mexican gods, in this gorgeously illustrated gift anthology. From the acclaimed creators of the Illustrated Scottish Treasuries collection.
Description
From shape-shifting water dragons to sun-eating serpents -- let imagination take flight and discover the dragons of the world.
In this lavish volume of tales, Carnegie Medal-award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin expertly retells 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.
Uncover buried treasure with the three dragons of Russia's Peterhof Palace, battle the deadly dragon of Colchis with Jason, hero of Ancient Greece, explore Japan's underwater kingdoms with a dragon princess, and discover how a brave boy becomes the legendary dragon god of Yucatán, Mexico.
Showcasing some of the world's most captivating dragon legends for children, this stunning book, from the creators of the Illustrated Scottish Treasuries Collection, will be cherished for a lifetime.
Table of Contents
Hehua and Her Golden Dragon-Boy (China)
The Dragon of Kinnoull Meets St Serf (Scotland)
The Dragon Apep Fights the Sun God Ra (Egypt)
Smok, the Seven-Headed Dragon of Krakow (Poland)
Kukulkan, the Dragon God of Yucatan (Mexico)
Jormungandr, the Dragon Son of Loki (Scandinavia)
The Three Dragons of Peterhof Palace (Russia_
The Dragon of Colchis, Guardian of the Golden Fleece (Greece)
Toyotama-hime, Dragon Princess of the Sea (Japan)
Lord Krishna and Kaliya Naag (India)
Reviews
'A magical voyage of dragon diversity.'
-- Scott Gustafson
'These are tales of wonder, tales of beauty, tales of adventure... Illustrated in glorious, full colour detail, Kate Leiper has found a way to make sure that each story retains its unique dragon and give them personalities to bring them off the page.'
-- Armadillo
'The illustrations, created with chalk pastel, ink and watercolour, are detailed and epic and capture the energy of these fantastical creatures... A wonderful illustrated gift anthology.'
-- JUNO Magazine
'Elegantly told and compelling... Theresa Breslin is an accomplished storyteller and Kate Leiper’s illustrations are wonderfully vivid and dramatic, especially the full-page ones. A treasury indeed.'
-- LoveReading4Kids
Praise for Theresa Breslin and Kate Leiper:
'A sublime collection.'
-- the Guardian on An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales
'Simply stunning.'
-- Catherine Rayner on An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends
'Captivating and beautifully told.'
-- Julia Donaldson on An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures
Author
Theresa Breslin O.B.E. is the popular, critically-acclaimed author of over 50 books for children and young adults and winner of many literary prizes including the prestigious Carnegie Medal. Her work has been adapted for television, stage, and radio, and is translated worldwide. Theresa is an Honorary Fellow of the Association of Scottish Literary Studies, has received an Outstanding Achievement Award from Scottish Book Trust, and was appointed an OBE for Services to Literature. She lives near Glasgow, Scotland, is passionate about children's literature and literacy and a regular visitor at book festivals and schools. Theresa is the author of An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales, An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures and An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends illustrated by fine artist Kate Leiper. Her numerous historical books for children include Mary Queen of Scots: Escape from the Castle and Illustrated Legends of Scotland's Kings and Queens, published by Floris Books.
Kate Leiper is a fine artist and illustrator based in Edinburgh. She studied at Gray's School of Art in Aberdeen and has been longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. Kate Leiper and Theresa Breslin created An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales, An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures and An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Castle Legends together. Kate is also the illustrator of The Book of the Howlat and A Wee Bird Was Watching.
