{"title":"Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mythopedia","title":"Mythopedia","description":"From the West African fable of \u003cb\u003eAnansi the Spider\u003c\/b\u003e, to \u003cb\u003eMichabo\u003c\/b\u003e, the magical hare who rebuilt the world and \u003cb\u003eTanuki\u003c\/b\u003e, the sweet but troublesome racoon-dog of Japanese folklore, \u003ci\u003eMythopedia\u003c\/i\u003e is an encyclopedia of mythical creatures that covers legends, tales and myths from around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLovingly created by the illustration duo behind popular flipbook \u003ci\u003eMyth Match\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGood Wives and Warriors\u003c\/b\u003e, this book contains pages upon pages of cultural folklore from around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet these weird and wonderful creatures spark your child's imagination for their own storytelling and drawing while teaching them about international cultures.","brand":"LKP Children's","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41671902658754,"sku":"9781786276902","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9615\/3794\/products\/9781786276902-original.jpg?v=1771903812"},{"product_id":"the-mermaid-atlas","title":"The Mermaid Atlas","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Mermaid Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e will be your ultimate companion in discovering all your merfolk facts!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll over the world, wherever there's water, there are stories, legends and eyewitness accounts of mermaids. These magical, mesmerizing people of the deep have been well known for thousands of years, and almost every country and culture has a tale to tell about them. People have written, sung and passed on rumours about mermaids since ancient times, and often reported their own mermaid encounters, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you know the facts and stories surrounding the magical and, often elusive, world of mermaids? This gorgeously illustrated new book includes everything you wanted to know about these mysterious and captivating creatures. Discover their secrets in this beautiful compendium, written by children's author Anna Claybourne and illustrated throughout by award-winning Spanish illustrator Miren Asiain Lora.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe colourful spreads will take you on an-around-the-world journey, starting in Europe and the warm Mediterranean to the icy Baltic, as well as through countless isles, lakes and waterfalls, continuing to Africa with its immense lakes, cave pools and swampy deltas. Asia is the next stop with its thousands of islands, beaches, rivers and lakes while Oceania, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean with its scattered islands, seems to be the perfect environment for these mysterious creatures. The journey ends with North and South America, where there are sightings of water spirits and fish-tailed ocean goddesses throughout the whole continent, home to the freezing Arctic, the tropical Caribbean as well as the world's largest jungle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mermaid Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e will introduce you to the merfolk of the world, whether it's the beautiful Selkies of the Scottish seas, the wily Iara of Brazil who love to outwit travellers or the fearful Ningyo of Japan who can give you eternal life.","brand":"LKP Children's","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41671908131010,"sku":"9781786275844","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9615\/3794\/products\/9781786275844-original.jpg?v=1771904285"},{"product_id":"the-monster-book-of-zombies-spooks-and-ghouls","title":"The Monster Book of Zombies, Spooks and Ghouls","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'[A] spine-tingling new activity book'\u003c\/i\u003e - The Evening Standard, London\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eThe Week Junior UK, \u003ci\u003eScience + Nature Magazine Book of the Week, October 2019.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'This book is fantastic…a great way to get the creative juices flowing.' \u003c\/i\u003eThe Inspiration Edit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Monster Book of Zombies, Spooks and Ghouls\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book for Halloween or for spook-tastic fun at any time of year! The book is packed full of fun and eerie activities that will keep children busy as they draw and create zombies, ghosts, monsters, werewolves and vampires. \u003ci\u003eThe Monster Book of Zombies, Spooks and Ghouls\u003c\/i\u003e is illustrated in Jason Ford's quirky trademark style, recognisable from his superhero books series, including \u003ci\u003eThe Superhero Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Superhero Comic Kit\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will meet the zombies and all their undead friends as they design a zombie diner menu, learn to draw a vampire, cause chaos with scary spiders, and much more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an ideal gift book for kids aged 6+","brand":"LKP Children's","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":41671908786370,"sku":"9781786273031","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9615\/3794\/products\/9781786273031-original.jpg?v=1771904304"},{"product_id":"the-fairy-atlas","title":"The Fairy Atlas","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated guide to the fairy folk of the world, with magical stories, maps revealing their locations and amazing tales of close encounters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you think of fairies as small, winged creatures? Well, they can be, but did you know that they can also be tinier than ants or as large as humans? Many do fly, but others, such as the goblin and the gnome, walk on the ground as we do. Magical, mysterious and sometimes mischievous, fairy folk can be found all around the globe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully illustrated maps pinpoint the locations of fairies on every continent, whilst special feature spreads take a closer look at fairy lore, fairy magic and rare sightings. From Cornish pixies and the timid forest fairies of Germany to the 'Good Folk' fairies of Newfoundland, find out all there is to know about fairies!","brand":"LKP Children's","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41809814454466,"sku":"9781913947279","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9615\/3794\/products\/9781913947279-original.jpg?v=1771904237"},{"product_id":"the-dragon-atlas","title":"The Dragon Atlas","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated guide to the world's most fearsome and legendary dragons, with magical stories, maps, fascinating dragon facts and tales of close encounters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTravel the globe to discover the facts behind this fierce creature of myth and legend. See them in their natural habitats, lurking in the swamps of West Africa or guarding their treasure in a cave-dwelling in Europe. Read exciting tales of dragons good and bad, including the story of the dragon-slaying princess Thanake of Africa and the epic tale of Assipattle and the giant sea dragon.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBeautifully illustrated maps pinpoint the locations of dragons around the globe, whilst special feature spreads take a closer look at dragon features, dwellings and dragon sightings. From the spectacular Chinese dragon with its long snakelike body to the seven-headed Herensuge of the Basque region in Spain, this captivating compendium of dragon facts and exciting tales will take you on a mythical quest to discover all there is to know about these magnificent beasts.","brand":"LKP Children's","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44318595481794,"sku":"9781510230590","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9615\/3794\/files\/9781510230590-original.jpg?v=1771904841"},{"product_id":"legendary-creatures-of-the-chinese-zodiac","title":"Legendary Creatures of the Chinese Zodiac","description":"\u003cb\u003eA stunning gift title exploring the magical creatures of the Chinese zodiac and the ancient traditions and mythology around Lunar New Year.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImmerse yourself in the magical origin stories of all the creatures that populate Chinese astrology and find out about their unique characteristics and talents. Discover how the tenacious rat became the first sign of the zodiac and how the Lunar New Year is celebrated by over a billion people!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis visual feast of a book explores the twelve magical creatures of the Chinese zodiac, explores the traditions of Chinese New Year and explores how it has been celebrated over millennia.","brand":"LKP Children's","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":56343519887739,"sku":"9781510231832","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9615\/3794\/files\/9781510231832-original.jpg?v=1784624164"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.laurenceking.com\/collections\/teenage-general-interest-supernatural-and-mythological-creatures.oembed","provider":"Laurence King Publishing UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}