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Indlæser... A Dignity of Dragonsaf Jacqueline K. Ogburn
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. Have you ever rushed to Google to find out what a group of porcupines should be referred to as? Now, you will have to look no further for those answers (for fantasy beings, at least.) In this bestiary, you can find out that a group of sphinx is referred to as a riddle and collection of kracken is known as a continent. Mythical beings from all over the world are featured so readers can be exposed to mythical creatures from other parts of the world that they may not be familiar with. The dreamy and ethereal mixed media illustrations perfectly complement the mythical beasts and whimsical environments. The vibrant pictures will assuredly capture readers’ attentions and detail-oriented readers will appreciate the detailed illustrations that seem to unveil something new with every glance of the eye. The helpful glossary at the conclusion informs readers of the origins and pertinent details of each “beast” included, so if a reader doesn’t know what a chi-lin or a kirin is, they can easily flip to the back to find out more about the beasts. Although the book itself has sparse text, the glossary provides much more text for readers who like a challenge. As such, this book would suit a wide range of ages and reading levels. Although this bestiary won’t tell you what a group of porcupines is called (a prickle, for the curious), it will most likely satisfy readers’ imaginations. Glossary. Recommended. Grades 1-5. ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
An elaborately illustrated journey into the imaginative realms of popular fantasy creatures profiles such inventive groupings as a riddle of sphinx, a splash of mermaids and a grace of unicorns. No library descriptions found. |
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As a handy reference for writers, it's simply a heavily illustrated book for terms of venery. Its subtitle is "Collective Nouns for Magical Beasts" and the only lists I've found better than this book come from Ed Greenwood and his 30 years-worth of Forgotten Realms works. ( )