Monstrous Tales: Stories of Strange Creatures and Fearsome Beasts from around the World

by Sija Hong (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2020

Status

Available

Call number

398.2

Series

Chronicle's Illustrated Tales

Tags

fiction, children, picture book, short stories, world folklore

Collections

Middle Grade & Teens, Myths, Legends & Folklore

Publication

Chronicle Books (2020), 160 pages

Description

"This collection of traditional folktales crawls with bewitching and blood-thirsty creatures, and each story is paired with spellbinding contemporary art in this special illustrated edition"--

Awards

Chesley Award (Nominee — 2021)

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

2020

Physical description

9 inches

ISBN

1452182590 / 9781452182599

Local notes

A collection of 24 creepy, crawly, and thrilling tales illuminate the diversity – and surprising similarities – of monster stories from Japan to Nigeria and Ireland to Guyana. Each one is paired with a lush illustration from contemporary Chinese-born and NYC-based artist Sija Hong.

Part of the Chronicle's Illustrated Tales series.

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