A Little Book of Monsters - Tapa dura

A miniature encyclopedia of mythical creatures, A Little Book of Monsters is a must for the reader of any age who seeks out the beasties that have filled human kind’s imagination throughout time. Within this small tome is a light compilation of some of the most unusual creatures from the world’s famous legends and myths. There are 26 beasts such as the more familiar European fare like the dragon and unicorn, but there also more exotic creatures like the tengu, raven goblin of Japan, or the xiuhcoatl, fire serpent of ancient Mexico. Each page contains a different monster rendered beautifully in detailed watercolor and pen. All are described in light verse with factual information to both enlighten and delight.

Since the dawn of time, humans have imagined strange creatures to be the servants of the gods, bringers of good and ill fortune, and things that go bump in the night. Within is a small sampling of these beings from across the world and time, described in simple verse for enlightenment and pleasure.