Buy new:

$19.99

Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns

FREE delivery Tuesday, November 8 if you spend $25 on items shipped by Amazon. Order within 11 hrs 54 mins

In Stock.

[{"displayPrice":"$19.99","priceAmount":19.99,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"19","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"99","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"JyVDvJ6awfQezMjOV%2FcDDMrrnH%2FWFCxMgoLSqE7QF5f38tu9hq%2FXDxojhZnM9w5ir6wBB10C1dvbQ2UV214cftW7LQQHrPniV54temGoz1prW1NtHB1gbfzXox0I2n3HxDtfgwkSZI2UK6wHcZq9SQ%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW"}]

$$19.99 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details

Secure transaction

Ships from

Amazon.com

Sold by

Amazon.com

Details

Ships from

Amazon.com

Sold by

Amazon.com

Return policy: Returnable until Jan 31, 2023

Add a gift receipt for easy returns

Share

Have one to sell?

Sell on Amazon

Other Sellers on Amazon

Added

Not added

$21.05
& FREE Shipping

Sold by: MyPrepbooks

Added

Not added

$17.85
+ $3.99 shipping

Sold by: North Star Book Company

Added

Not added

$22.94
& FREE Shipping

Sold by: GrandEagleRetail

Flip to back Flip to front

Listen Playing... Paused You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition.
Learn more

See this image

Follow the Author

Good Wives and Warriors

Mythopedia: An Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales Hardcover – September 15, 2020

by Good Wives and Warriors (Author)

116 ratings

See all formats and editions

Price

New from

Used from

Hardcover

"Please retry"

$19.99

$14.48

$9.95

Hardcover
$19.99

24 Used from $9.95 29 New from $14.48

Enhance your purchase

From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome raccoon-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.

Reading age

7 - 11 years
Print length

128 pages
Language

English
Grade level

2 - 6
Dimensions

9.25 x 0.85 x 11.7 inches
Publisher

Laurence King Publishing
Publication date

September 15, 2020
ISBN-10

1786276917
ISBN-13

978-1786276919
See all details

Frequently bought together

Mythopedia: An Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales

$19.99

Get it as soon as Tuesday, Nov 8

In Stock.

Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.

The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures

$14.29

Get it as soon as Tuesday, Nov 8

In Stock.

Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.

The Atlas of Monsters: Mythical Creatures from Around the World

$14.89

Get it as soon as Tuesday, Nov 8

In Stock.

Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.

Total price:

To see our price, add these items to your cart.

Choose items to buy together.

DK
1,028
Hardcover
58 offers from $12.25
Brenda Rosen
1,502
Paperback
64 offers from $3.80
Good Wives and Warriors
22
Paperback
46 offers from $2.37
DK
2,770
Hardcover
63 offers from $8.30
Dr. Veronica Wigberht-Blackwater
463
Hardcover
59 offers from $15.56
Good Wives
19
Hardcover
37 offers from $8.13

From the Publisher

Mythopedia: A Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales

A beautiful, educational picture book about cultural folklore from around the world

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.

Let these weird and wonderful creatures spark your child’s imagination for their own storytelling and drawing while teaching them about international cultures.

Weird and wonderful creatures!

by Good Wives and Warriors

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.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 1–5—This collection presents a superficial introduction to a wide range of mythical creatures from around the world, including the Quetzalcoatl, the Kraken, the Grootslang, and the Yeti. The book is divided into geographic sections: the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Each section covers several mythological monsters, beasts, or animal gods, and brief versions of their associated myths. The two-page spreads are beautifully designed. The book's strength is in its bold and eye-catching artwork. Each color-saturated page provides detailed, vivid illustrations that bring these myths to life. The text is straightforward, although condensing the myths into such short versions means that the names and necessary context overwhelm the narratives themselves. The absence of source notes or citations for any of the stories is certainly a weakness, especially considering the history of colonialism and its impact on the way in which folklore has been repackaged for a mass audience. VERDICT While the art is beautiful, this book is not recommended for most library collections due to the lack of references for any of its mythology or cultural information.—Molly Saunders, Manatee County P.L., Bradenton, FL

Review

"I learned SO MUCH about magical creatures from cultures around the world and am THRILLED that they have expanded on Myth Match and given us this gorgeous encyclopedia of cultural folklore." - Books4YourKids

"Mythopedia is, quite simply put, a visual, intoxicating masterpiece. I could get lost in this book for hours. For curious readers, young and old, this encyclopedia will whisk you away and return you full of wonder and wisdom." Trip Fiction

"...an enticing introduction to the many strange and mysterious beasts populating the human imagination. Ages 7-11." Publishers Weekly

"Mythopedia presents a cornucopia of beasts from myth and legend, drawing on folklore from around the world. Rich, evocative art by Becky Bolton and Louise Chappell, who work collaboratively under the collective name Good Wives and Warriors, matches the fascinating text by Anna Claybourne." Financial Times

"Books like Mythopedia remind us about the glorious mythologies that have evolved over thousands of years, across the globe... Mythopedia is a triumphant marriage of words and art. A perfect way to introduce young minds to the amazing legends that persist all over the world." GeekDad

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Laurence King Publishing (September 15, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1786276917
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1786276919
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 11 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.85 x 11.7 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #168,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #71 in Mythology & Folklore Encyclopedias
- #111 in Children's Encyclopedias (Books)
- #141 in Encyclopedias for Children

Customer Reviews:
116 ratings

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Upload your video

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.

Good Wives and Warriors

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.

Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

5 star		91%
4 star		4%
3 star		3%
2 star		1%
1 star		2%

How customer reviews and ratings work

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Amy

Beautiful!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 23, 2022

Verified Purchase

My 7 year old loves this! Beautiful illustrations, sturdy hardback and great stories. I chose this one in particular because I wanted to avoid fueling nightmares - some of the other great creature books are a little too scary.

3 people found this helpful

Helpful

M. Mann

Excellent!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 10, 2021

Verified Purchase

We bought this for our 9 year old boy who's very into mythology right now. It's really great. There's a description of each creature, and it's followed by it's origin story. We love reading these at night together.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 6, 2020

Verified Purchase

beautiful book. The book is a great one for kids with lovely, vivid, color drawings and the story on the accompanying page. The book spans the world and allows kids to have a little taste of other cultures. If you have a kid in your life that is imaginative or likes art or likes to read you should get them this book.

One person found this helpful

Helpful

Jordan

Beautiful and affordable

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 6, 2021

Verified Purchase

This book is beautiful with brightly coloured illustrations and wonderful stories honestly a steal for the price! I would buy it again and again for others as a gift. Older children into mythology will love this!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 27, 2022

Such a pretty hardcover addition to a child’s library. Two or three stories are just the right length for bedtime.

Helpful

Rebecca

Educational and beautifully illustrated collection - 5 out of 5 stars!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 31, 2020

Thank you to NetGalley and Laurence King Publishing Ltd for this book in exchange for an honest review.

Mythopedia: An Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales by Good Wives and Warriors is a wonderful and beautifully illustrated collection of magical creatures and fantastical stories from around the world.

This quick and well-written book is very much an introduction to world mythology. There’s just enough to keep you interested and encourage you to read more on your own. The book is neatly divided by continent: The Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Each continent is represented with a list of creatures and stories. Each creature has a brief but well-written and informative write-up detailing their features, personality, and origin. Many of the mythical beasts also have an associated short story. The writing is clear, simple, and easy-to-follow.

The book features a great blend of popular creatures with lesser-known figures. The Americas section has familiar creatures like the Raven, the shape-shifting god of change who brought light to the world. There is also the Thunderbird whose flapping wings create thunder. This section also features lesser known creatures from the Amazon rainforest: the terrifying one-eyed Mapinguari as well as the creepy Auñ Pana, monster fish with two human arms. Europe’s creatures include Pegasus, the popular Greek winged horse as well as Cerberus, the three-headed guardian dog of the underworld. You can also learn about the fierce Eastern European dragon Zilant who is part snake and part bird. There is also Norse mythology’s Ratatoskr, the troublemaking squirrel of the world tree.

Africa is well-represented with beloved trickster spider god Anansi who brought stories to the world. There is also ancient Egypt’s beloved cat goddess Bastet. I loved learning about South Africa’s terrifying half-elephant half-snake Grootslang monster, and Olitiau the gigantic and scary bat-like creature who lives in Central Africa’s rainforests. Asia’s beasts include the infamous Himalayan Yeti as well as Korea’s Kumiho, a deadly nine-tailed fox who devours livers! I loved being introduced to Japan’s mischievous and magical racoon dog Tanuki as well as China’s gentle and powerful unicorn-like Qilin.

I wanted to see much more creatures and stories from Oceania. But, I still enjoyed reading about creatures like Tiddalik, the thirsty frog of Australia’s Aboriginal peoples.

I love the book’s breath-taking design! I cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy because it will be even more beautiful in print! Every page is wonderfully bright and eye-catching. The illustrations of the creatures are excellently done, vibrant, and beautifully detailed.

I love this beautifully illustrated and informative book! I would love to see more mythology books from these authors. This book is perfect for middle-grade readers or anyone who is interested in fantasy and world mythology.

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Kristine Fisher

Mythopedia

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 17, 2021

Mythopedia by Good Wives & Warriors is a free NetGalley ebook that I read in late September.

A friggin’ beautiful and vividly colorful resource sorted by country of origin. Sheesh, and to think that I would only be using this for D&D to summon or morph into something cool, but, no, each entry had to be its own work of art.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 8, 2021

This book is filled with stunningly beautiful illustrations, and easy to enjoy stories of mythological creatures from around the world. It is sorted by world regions and tackles a range of beasts from the deadly to the helpful.

The stories are approachable for a late elementary or early middle-grade reader to enjoy on their own. However, the illustrations are so lovely that a younger child could absolutely enjoy the book with a parent-reader helping.

Helpful

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English

Nay EV

Hermoso

Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on December 22, 2021

Verified Purchase

The media could not be loaded.

Vi este libro en una Feria del Libro y en lo que di una vuelta para ver qué más había, me lo ganaron, así que lo busqué en Amazon. Es absolutamente hermoso, no es un libro muy detallado en cuanto a información, pero las ilustraciones son excepcionales. El precio es muy bajo respecto a cómo lo vi en la feria, menos de la mitad. Una excelente compra. Comparto un vídeo que hice para mis RRSS.

Translate review to English

Amazon カスタマー

Amazing illustrations! Would recommend!

Reviewed in Japan 🇯🇵 on January 21, 2021

Verified Purchase

This book is absolutely gorgeous and full of interesting stories! My four year old really enjoys this book and so do I!

See all reviews

Buy new:

$19.99

Other Sellers on Amazon

Follow the Author

Mythopedia: An Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales Hardcover – September 15, 2020

Enhance your purchase

Frequently bought together

Customers who viewed this item also viewed

From the Publisher

Mythopedia: A Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales

A beautiful, educational picture book about cultural folklore from around the world

Weird and wonderful creatures!

by Good Wives and Warriors

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Review

About the Author

Product details

Videos for this product

Customer Review: All the good feels, gone!

Videos for this product

The Mythopedia Trailer

About the author

Good Wives and Warriors

Customer reviews

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Top reviews from other countries

Buy new: $19.99

Other Sellers on Amazon

Follow the Author

Mythopedia: An Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales Hardcover – September 15, 2020

Enhance your purchase

Frequently bought together

Customers who viewed this item also viewed

From the Publisher

Mythopedia: A Encyclopedia of Mythical Beasts and Their Magical Tales

A beautiful, educational picture book about cultural folklore from around the world

Weird and wonderful creatures!

by Good Wives and Warriors

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Review

About the Author

Product details

Videos

Videos for this product

Customer Review: All the good feels, gone!

Videos for this product

The Mythopedia Trailer

About the author

Good Wives and Warriors

Customer reviews

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

Top reviews from other countries

Buy new:

$19.99