Mythology Land

Name: Mythology Land
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780711294059
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12 classic legends reimagined

By Claire Cock-Starkey

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Explore the magical worlds of myth and fable with Mythology Land, and open the gates to the stories and adventures of cultures from all over the world. Mythology Land is a collection of expertly retold legends and stories that are perfect for bedtime, with each story... Read More

Format: Hardback

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Mythology Land

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Embark on an enchanting journey with Mythology Land: 12 Classic Legends Reimagined, a captivating retelling of timeless myths from diverse cultures around the globe. From Thor to Anansi and the Sky God to Baba Yaga, this essential collection is perfect for curious children everywhere.

Description

Explore the magical worlds of myth and fable with Mythology Land, and open the gates to the stories and adventures of cultures from all over the world.

Mythology Land is a collection of expertly retold legends and stories that are perfect for bedtime, with each story adorned with its own illustrated map of its mythical setting. Travel to Midgard and face the giants with Thor, race along the Yangtze River to see which animal wins the great race, or delight in the thrilling run from Baba Yaga in the Deep Dark Forest. What wonders will you discover along the way?

Mythology Land includes 12 legendary tales from around the world:

Rama & Sita (Hindu)
The Great Race (Chinese)
The Trojan Horse (Greek)
Quetzalcoatl Brings Food to the World (Aztec)
The Great Māui (Polynesian)
Thor and the Land of the Giants (Norse)
The Tale of Blodeuwedd (Welsh)
Baba Yaga (Slavic)
Anansi and the Sky God (Ghanaian)
The Story of Isis and Osiris (Egyptian)
The Grateful Crane (Japanese)
The Legend of Sedna (Inuit)

With vibrant, intricately detailed illustrations, Mythology Land transports readers to faraway lands of mystery, fantasy and magic, making this magical anthology something to be treasured and revisited time and time again.

If you love exploring magical worlds, don't miss Fairy Tale Land, the previous title in this enchanting series!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711294059

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Illustration: Colour illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Pham Quang Phuc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 298.0mm

Height: 341.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 112

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Claire Cock-Starkey

About the Author

Claire Cock-Starkey is an author who worked with Ben Schott on his hugely successful Miscellanies and Almanacs. She has worked for BBC Radio 4 and written many other miscellanies and fact-filled books on history, libraries, words, books and museums, including: Penguins, Pineapples and Pangolins (British Library, 2016), The Book Lovers' Miscellany (Bodleian Library Publishing, 2017). She is happiest perched in the British Library reading rooms surrounded by a pile of obscure and fascinating books, researching her next book. Pham Quang Phuc is an illustrator from Vietnam. He is the winner of awards including the Asian Children's Book Illustrator: Best in Fiction Award.