Many people are fascinated by tales of lost civilizations such as Atlantis, Camelot, El Dorado and Lemuria because they believe they may have been real places. There is documented evidence that suggests some ancient stories of lost worlds are grounded in truth. But were they real ancient worlds or mythical lost realms? Be a mystery solver by finding out where stories of these ancient civilizations may have come from and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.

This book helps children open the door to the magic of their imagination and gives them the keys to new and exciting possibilities. By developing their imagination, children can increase their ingenuity, creativity and ability to problem solve. With 100,000 combinations of story visualisations, children will have a different adventure each time they step through the portal of their imagination.

An illustrated collection of stories and activities to celebrate traditional Pagan festivals and the changing of the seasons * Shares original stories, based on traditional folktales and designed to be read out loud, for each festival, such as Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Beltaine, Lughnasad, the solstices, and the equinoxes * Includes traditional games, hands-on projects special to each holiday, and seasonal recipes to enjoy the tastes and smells of each feast day * Discusses the sacred symbolism, magical lore, and cultural practices within each story and the healing and magical uses for the trees and flowers featured Once upon a time, when only candles lit the inside of homes and people traveled on foot or by horse, the family would finish their supper, wash and dry the dishes, and sit down before the hearth to hear a tale. These tales were not only entertaining but also passed down both history and tradition to the next generation. And as the wheel of the year turned, these tales also served to teach the children about holy days and festivals and the Gods and Goddesses who reigned over the changing seasons. In this beautifully illustrated book, Ellen Evert Hopman shares rich stories drawn from traditional folktales, hands-on crafts, and seasonal recipes to help families and classrooms learn about and celebrate traditional holy days and festivals of the sacred earth year. Designed to be read out loud, the stories are complemented with pronunciation guides and translations for foreign words. You will learn of the Cailleach, the ancient Goddess of Winter; La Befana, the Italian new year's witch; Eostre, the Goddess of Spring; Kupalnocka, the Polish feast of wreaths at midsummer; Yule among the Vikings; and many other deities and celebrations. For each story, the author includes hands-on projects special to the holiday--from crafting magical wands and brooms to flower crowns and Brighid's Crosses--as well as seasonal recipes, such as Magical Peppermint Chocolate Tea, Beltaine Bannock, and La Befana Cake, allowing families to enjoy the tastes, smells, and sounds associated with the feast days and celebrations.

Momo Arashima just wants to be normal. But she's about to become legendary . . . All Momo Arashima wants for her twelfth birthday is to be normal. At home, she cares for her absentminded widowed mother. At school, kids bully her for mixing up reality with the magical stories her mother used to tell her. But then a terrifying death hag straight out of those stories attacks Momo in a very real way - and she's rescued by a talking fox, calling himself Niko. So it's fair to say all hopes for normalcy are now long gone . . . Turns out Momo's mom has been keeping a pretty big secret - she's actually a Shinto goddess, who used to protect a passageway to Yomi, also known as the land of the dead. That passageway is now under attack, making Momo's mom gravely ill, and meaning countless evil spirits are threatening to escape and destroy humanity. And on top of that, Momo is the only one who can stop them. Joined by Niko and Danny, Momo's former best friend - whom she never planned to speak to again, much less save the world with - Momo must embrace her identity as half-human, half-goddess to unlock her divine powers, save her mother's life, force the demons back to Yomi - and save the world while she's at it.

From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome racoon-dog of Japanese folklore, Mythopedia is an encyclopedia of mythical creatures that covers legends, tales and myths from around the world. Lovingly created by the illustration duo behind popular flipbook Myth Match, Good Wives and Warriors, this book contains pages upon pages of cultural folklore from around the world. Let these weird and wonderful creatures spark your child's imagination for their own storytelling and drawing while teaching them about international cultures.

This enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with colourful sketches and precise notes detailing the secret life of fairies and their important role in the natural world. Inside, you will discover the wide and wonderful array of different species of fairy around the globe and explore where and how they live. Delight in this hidden world as you learn all about: The anatomy of a fairy (Land-based fairies have individual, separated toes, just as humans do. However, many species of water fairy have webbed feet.) The life cycle of a fairy (When walking in the heather, be careful of the tiny flutterpillar of the Wicklow Fairy, decked out in greens and purples.) Clever fairy camouflage (Reed fairies living in wetlands usually wear striped clothes to hide among the tall reeds.) Fairies around the world (Meet the Lily Hopper of sub-Saharan Africa, the Queen Fairy of New Guinea, the Penguin Fairy of the Antarctic and many more.) Fairy habitats (Fairies make their homes in all types of places: woodlands, jungles, deserts, the Poles and even human homes.) Concluding with a reminder that we must protect the endangered habitats of fairies, and all other creatures too, this is a book to be treasured for a lifetime.

With a sparkly foil cover, My Magical Castle takes readers on a wonderful adventure as Magical Dragon flies his royal friends to a floating castle in the sky! With push, pull and turn mechanisms, little ones will have lots of fun playing hide and seek with their favourite magical creatures. Yujin Shin's beautifully coloured illustrations are paired with gentle rhyming text to create a perfect magical world, with bright, sparkling detail and things to spot in four magical scenes. My Magical Forest is another exciting addition to the My Magical series, based on the popular Busy Book format. Enjoy more magical adventures with My Magical Unicorn, My Magical Dragon, My Magical Mermaid, My Magical Rainbow and My Magical Forest.

Padraig Kenny's The Shadows of Rookhaven is a story about family and forgiveness, the sequel to The Monsters of Rookhaven. Shadows are gathering over Rookhaven. It is the time of The Great Configuration, a once in a hundred years event. Family and monsters descend on Rookhaven from all over the country to take part. But amid the guests there is an interloper. One who is disguised and has an eye on their destruction. Meanwhile Mirabelle - part human, part monster - discovers that to those from outside Rookhaven she is not considered family at all . . . and, forced to search further afield for knowledge of her true history, she risks everything - and everyone. Praise for The Monsters of Rookhaven: 'A stunning book . . . a brand new take on the monster story' - Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl 'A magnificent, shadowy, gothic adventure full of heart' - Emma Carroll, author of Frost Hollow Hall 'A wildly imaginative story . . . a triumph' - Irish Examiner

The Mermaid Atlas will be your ultimate companion in discovering all your merfolk facts! All 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. Do 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. The 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. The Mermaid Atlas 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.

Meet rattling skeletons and ghastly ghosts as you embark on a Halloween adventure. Explore the haunted house, creepy crypt and wailing woods, adding sparkly stickers to bring each spooky scene to life. With rich, quirky illustrations by Kyle Beckett, children will spot a funny new detail each time they look. Brilliant for developing creativity and fine motor skills.

Thousands of years ago, ancient wise men called yogis, sat and observed the world around them and developed a range of exercises based around the natural world we live in. This Magnificent Me, Magnificent You activity book shares many of these exercises through the exciting adventures of twins Crystal and Leo. In this book, Crystal and Leo are transported by their unique wishing mirror to the magnificent Grand Canyon, where they embark upon a treasure filled journey. Alongside their story of discovery is a range of inspiring fun exercises, activities, songs and games. Come and join them and discover your own treasures. For children aged 6-11 years

Many people are fascinated by ancient tales of lost tombs and hidden treasure. Some of these tombs and treasure still exist, many have been forgotten and others are just myths. Be a mystery solver by finding out where stories of these ancient treasures may have come from and use all the evidence to decide what you believe.

Search for classic Dungeons & Dragons heroes and monsters across the Forgotten Realms in all its glory! Join the journey of Myopus the All-Seeing, a beholder who is looking for a keen-eyed apprentice to help him find a mischievous band of monsters carousing through the land. From the snowy tundra of the Icewind Dale, to the cosmopolitan streets of Neverwinter and Baldur's gate, readers will visit ten hectic locations in the Forgotten Realms, each of them with dozens of heroes, villains, monsters, and more to spot. Created by Ulises Farinas and Gabriel Cassata, the artists behind the bestselling Star Wars Where's the Wookiee series. With the blockbuster movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves due out in 2023, many new players are discovering the magic of D&D, and BEHOLD! is the perfect gift for fans of all ages.

Happy Halloween! Follow ten little monsters as they dress up, explore and more in this fun preschool counting book based on the classic nursery rhyme This Little Piggy. This little monster tries a treat, This little monster plays a trick . . . It's dress-up time! Ten excited children become cute and colourful Halloween monsters and an ordinary street becomes a spooky world full of surprises. Follow along with the little monsters as they go trick-or-treating, find a pumpkin patch, and explore a mysterious cave . . . before running all the way home! With ten children to find and count as you turn the pages, loads to spot along the way, and a special surprise fold-out ending, this picture book is specially developed for imaginative little preschool monsters everywhere. There is a bonus section at the end with reading tips for parents and carers, giving ideas for discussion and extra things for children to spot. This Little Monster is a riotous read-aloud preschool adventure - come and join in the fun! And for roarsome dinosaur fans, look out for This Little Dinosaur in the same series.

The Greek myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. This striking new comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the gods - containing eight tales full of love, loss, greed, envy and bravery. From the mighty Zeus to Pandora and her little box of horrors, James Davies' retelling of the Greek myths will breathe new life into these classic stories.

From sparkly crystals and healing plants to the constellations that move across the night sky, the world is full of magic! In Practical Magic for Kids, author Nikki Van De Car teaches readers ages eight to twelve about the magic all around them. Kids will learn how to interpret their horoscopes, read their friends' palms, decode their dreams, and so much more in this approachable, age-appropriate guide. Full-color illustrations throughout will help young mystics explore the magic in plants, tarot cards, and even themselves, in chapters on: - Chakras - Auras - Crystals - Plant-based Magic - Magical Holidays - Magic Spells - Tarot - Astrology - Palmistry - Dream Interpretation An enchanted glossary and resources for further reading will help build upon the spark of magic.

History is full of unsolved crimes, mysterious disappearances, and strange sightings. Readers will discover some of the most well-known mysteries in history--including Amelia Earhart, Big Foot, and the Salem Witch Trials--in this fascinating nonfiction book. Featuring detailed images, intriguing facts, and informational text in conjunction with a glossary of terms and an index, readers will be enthralled from beginning to end!

When Little Monster is reading a book, nothing can get in her way except reaching the end of her book. This book is part of the Little Monster series of full-color board books, with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text for emerging readers.

This book guides young readers on a quest for fascinating and unforgettable fantasy creatures through the diary of a young apprentice who studies information, legends and details. Two sections dedicated to the Creatures for Beginner Keepers (the most docile and sweet) and the Creatures for Expert Keepers (the most dangerous). Short, fun, approachable stories that describe each creature and explain how to catch sight of it, how to tame it and what makes it angry At the end of the story, the readers will find a short test, similar to the one the book's narrator must take, so that they'll get their Certificate of Fantastic Creatures Keeper, that children can detach from the book and fill

Join the unicorns and their fairy friends as they fly above a rainbow, explore an enchanted forest and splash into a magical pond. Move the chunky sliders to reveal little surprises hidden below.

Bursting with beautiful illustrations to colour, Harry Potter: The Official Hufflepuff Colouring Book is a must-have colouring book for members of this house and fans of the magical film series.Grab your coloured pencils-it's time for colouring wizardry! Show your house pride with intricate all-new artwork of characters, iconic objects, and magical places from the Harry Potter films, all themed to house Hufflepuff. Featuring important house moments from the Triwizard Tournament, Yule Ball, feasts, and so much more, this colouring book is jam-packed with special designs and scenes every loyal Hufflepuff will love.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab, three enchanting novels about a quirky and clever guardian angel, and the girls she's sent to help, in one irresistible volume. Aria is a guardian angel. She can use her shadow like a door, to travel from place to place. She can dream things into existence. And she can see when certain people need help. She must find and guide three different girls - Gabby, Caroline and Mikayla - through each of their problems to earn her wings. But helping these girls is no easy feat, even for someone with magic powers. Things like friendship and family are a lot trickier than Aria might have guessed. Still, she's up for the challenge... Meet a magical girl like no other, from an author like no other, in this one-of-a-kind collection.

Make the mythology of Ancient Rome come to life for young readers through engaging stories and dramatic photos and illustrations. Discover the gods and goddesses behind the myths and the powers they used to control and change the world. There's Jupiter, who ruled from the Roman pantheon and defended the state, and Neptune, the powerful god of the sea, plus many more. Sidebars, facts and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture and daily life of Ancient Rome.

Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry. It's nearly Christmas and Billy and Ruby are feeling VERY excited. Billy has asked Santa to bring presents for his Mini Monsters and they're very excited too... until they try to help with the decorating and bring down the ENTIRE Christmas tree. Now the baubles are broken, the fairy is squashed and Billy's mother is feeling sad. Can the Mini Monsters make Christmas right again? And will Santa still come to them? Packed with colour illustrations, comic strips, maps and speech bubbles, with an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most reluctant reader. Collect all the books in the Billy and the Mini Monsters series! 1. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters in the Dark 2. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to School 3. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go Swimming 4. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a Plane 5. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to a Party 6. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Move House 7. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a School Trip 8. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at the Seaside 9. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Halloween 10. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Go Camping 11. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Go Green 12. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Christmas