This book is perfect for any child or adult interested in mythology or mythological creatures. 

The book features mythical beasts from a wide range of cultures and from all across the world. Some of these were completely new to me; many others I had heard of but knew little about. While every creature gets at least a two-page spread with some key information, some of them also get an extra couple of pages with a short story about them. 

The book is lavishly illustrated, which is probably its greatest strength. The illustrations are large, colourful and detailed, making it a real pleasure to flip through the pages.