160 pages | HardcoverMonstrous Talesis a collection of traditional folktales about bewitching and bloodthirsty creatures.

Translated and transcribed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these tales celebrate the diversity ofand surprising resonances amongfolklore traditions around the world.

Welcome to a world of magical adventure:a mysterious wolf pursues a bridegroom through a dark forest, a princess is trapped in a monster’s body, and a dragon is coming with a storm in its wake.

The tales come alive alongside spellbinding contemporary art by Chinese illustrator Sija Hong.
Each story transports readers to a different enthralling world.
Part of the popular Tales series, featuringTales of Japan,Celtic Tales, andTales of India

As readers roam from Japan to Nigeria and Ireland to Guyana, they’ll witness deadly pacts, heroic feats, and otherworldly journeys.

Features tales from Australia, China, Estonia, Finland, France, Great Sioux Nation, Guyana, Iceland, India, Inuit Nunangat, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, Philippines, Pueblo of Isleta, Scotland, South Africa, Syria, Turkey, and Ukraine.

A special illustrated edition, complete with an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker
Perfect gift for fairy tale and folklore lovers, fans of monsters and creatures, collectors of illustrated classics, adults and teens alike, and bibliophiles
A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table
Great for those who enjoyed books likeThrough the Woodsby Emily Carroll;The World of Lore: Monstrous Creaturesby Aaron Mahnke; andGiants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Mythby Carol Rose