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A review by kailey_luminouslibro
An Illustrated Treasury of Dragon Tales: Stories from Around the World by Theresa Breslin
4.0
This collection of dragon tales from around the world includes legends from Mexico, Scandinavia, Greece, China, India, Poland, Egypt, Scotland, and Japan. Some are just fairy tales, some are ancient religious stories, some are connected with historic castles, but they all have an aura of enchantment. Some of the dragons are evil and greedy, and some are benevolent and generous.
I really loved that each story has a little afterword that tells us something about the culture of the area or the historic significance of the dragon legend. It's so interesting to see the cultural background of these stories! There are also some pronunciation guides for all the names of characters.
The artwork is absolutely beautiful! I love the soft style and the warm colors. Each tale has a color scheme that matches the region where the legend originated. A soft green for Scotland with celtic knot designs. A deep red for Russia, a vibrant blue for Mexico, a demure purple for Japan, and a warm orange for Greece. It's lovely to see how the illustrations and designs reflect the different cultures around the world.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.