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An Illustrated Treasury of Dragon Tales

Stories from Around the World

Theresa Breslin
Kate Leiper

£16.99

Range: Story Books and Anthologies Hardback 168 pages colour illustrations 278 x 216 mm ISBN: 9781782509103 Publication date: 19th September 2024
Genre: Traditional stories Theme: Scottish Folklore Ideal for ages: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12

A sun-swallowing serpent and a greedy seven-headed beast, quick-witted children and Norse gods, helpful hatchlings and a shapeshifting dragon princess…

Carnegie Medal-winnning children’s author Theresa Breslin retells dazzling dragon legends in this stunning story collection, illustrated with beauty and details by Kate Greenaway Medal-longlisted artist Kate Leiper.

Reviews

'Thrilling.'
-- The Wall Street Journal

'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

'Breslin does a great job of connecting these stories and showing how dragons have captured people’s imaginations for centuries. What really makes the book stand out are the beautiful illustrations by Kate Leiper that bring each dragon to life... This book would be treasured by any dragon fan.'
-- The School Librarian

'A sumptuously illustrated anthology... There's definitely a dragon adventure here for everyone.'
-- Youth Services Book Review

'Magnificently illustrated by the museum quality artwork of Kate Leiper... A fun read from cover to cover.'
-- Midwest Book Review

'Gorgeous in its full-page, full-color illustrations and attractive for its diversity and appealing fantasy, An Illustrated Treasury of Dragon Tales deserves a place in any elementary-level collection, as well as many a home library.'
-- Donovan's Literary Services

'The author weaves compelling tales that enchant. Each story is accompanied by exquisite illustrations by Kate Leiper. This is a quality production that merits a place in any fairy tale collection.'
-- Puget Sound Council Reviews

'I've loved the stories I've read so far in this anthology of illustrated stories about dragons from countries like Mexico, India, and Scotland where dragons range from scary to good.'
-- Imagination Soup

'The artwork is absolutely beautiful! I love the soft style and the warm colors.'
-- Luminous Libro

'Readers of all ages who appreciate dragon stories will enjoy returning to this book with frequency. This is an excellent addition to global folklore collections for youth.'
-- Mary Lanni Reads

'Little details really elevated the book and made it much easier to read... Would be loved by any Dragon fanatic, young or old.'
-- Wending Words (Instagram)

'Each story is mystical and engaging and has that little something that makes it feel like a classic tale.'
-- Bright Wish Books (Instagram)

'A captivating collection of timeless dragon stories brought to life with rich, detailed illustrations.'
-- A Blue Box Full of Books (Instagram)

'If you love dragons, this book is a must have. The quality is so good, it honestly feels like a collector's item.'
-- Fairy Tales for Moms (Instagram)

'In this treasury, you'll find ten stories from Scotland, Greece, Japan, Mexico, and beyond. Each is accompanied by the most beautiful and detailed artwork to set the scene.'
-- 3 Bitty Bookworms (Instagram)

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

Illustrated Treasury of Dragon Tales

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…

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Illustrator

Kate Leiper is an artist and illustrator based in Edinburgh. She studied at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen and her work has been exhibited in galleries from London to the north of Scotland. The Scottish Storytelling Centre and the Royal Lyceum Theatre have commissioned…

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