An Illustrated Treasury of Dragon Tales by Theresa Breslin

An Illustrated Treasury of Dragon Tales by Theresa Breslin

Discover tales of dragons around the world, from Russian treasure hoarders to scaly Japanese princesses and winged Mexican gods, in this gorgeously illustrated gift anthology. From the acclaimed creators of the Illustrated Scottish Treasuries collection.

'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

'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)

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

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.

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ISBN 13	9781782509103
ISBN 10	1782509100
Title	An Illustrated Treasury of Dragon Tales
Author	Theresa Breslin
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Floris Books
Year published	2024-09-19
Number of pages	168
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.