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 Yucatan, 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.
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.
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
