This book is glorious and is a title I will definitely be adding to my school library. I expect it will be read ferociously by all of the pupils as there is something for everyone in this book.

The illustrations are beautiful throughout and I could lose hours just exploring these: do not miss the 'Rainbow Serpent' if you are flicking through! The level of detail and colour throughout is eye-catching and inspiring and I can think of a number of ways these could be used throughout the KS2 curriculum.

The myths themselves have been collected from around the globe, so there are many familiar tales (cf. Anansi) but lots that I had never heard of before. The factual pages are short and easily digestible so this is a great title to dip in an out of on a regular basis. The non-fiction pages (which make up most of the book) are interspersed with short stories, too, which is a great addition to bring the myths truly alive to a reader.

The only thing I would have liked is a pronunciation guide as there are many unusual names in this book and that would have given me a little more confidence when reading aloud to children. Before I use this with any of my classes I will definitely need to look up some suggestions - though I can see that this might make for some rich discussions and opportunities to talk about blending sounds and pronunciation in different languages.

Great collection of myths, from the well known to the obscure. Beautifully illustrated. A lovely book.

This is, hands down, one of the most beautiful books I've ever seen. I would happily wallpaper my entire house in this art if I could.

I really enjoyed the content too. It was very easy to understand and the stories sprinkled throughout were lovel.y.

I can't speak to the accuracy of the information, as many of these creatures were new to me, but it was a really enjoyable read.

Thank you to Laurence King Publishing Ltd for the chance to review this beautiful book!

This is a beautifully illustrated book that would capture any child's imagination. It includes mythical creatures from around the world, arranged by continent, including Chinese dragons, Greek myths, ancient Egyptian gods and Amazon monsters. Each creatures has a double page spread with a summary about the creatures, with language perfect for analysing in upper key stage two, if you wanted children to write their own description. The rich illustrations across the whole page are gorgeous.

This is a truly beautiful book and one that you can dip into lots and lots, I have many books like this and I do not read them, as I would a novel, but enjoy browsing the pages and reading what peaks my interest at the time.

We also get a clue from the title, MythOPEDIA, so we know that this is an enclopediac tale of mysteries and mythological creatures from around the globe, you just have to go by the cover with regards to what to expect on the inside.
The illustrations are just divinely colourful, poetry for the eyes!

I do love Myth and Folklore and loosing myself into my imagaination and this book is a very good way of doing so, so totally recommend this for anyone who wishes to partake in some exploration, no matter your age .

Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for allowing me to view this book, most grateful and happy!

A review will be published nearer the date of publication.

This really blew me away, even as someone with a background in studying mythology from around the world! The illustrations were absolutely stunning and almost distracted me from the from the writing itself, which was also very eloquent. The colours are so strong and vibrant, and the pages are full with images that jump out at the reader. It gave such a lovely reading experience!

I love how this went all around the world, giving fuller spreads to more well-known mythology creatures with deeper origin stories. I have to admit, there were some in the book that I hadn't heard of before, and I loved how diverse it was!

Although I can appreciate this because of my background, I know that beginners to mythological would find this very accessible and informative as well. I think that this would definitely be something magical to read with children too, or just to have in your own personal collection!

This is an absolutely stunning encyclopedia of mythological creatures, perfect for children and adults alike. The descriptions of the origins and legend behind each creature are well presented, concise and easy to understand. It was a pleasure to read. But honestly my favourite part of this book has to be the gorgeous colourful illustrations featured on every page. They are just beautiful, and made it a pleasure to keep turning the pages and learning more. Excellent.

This book was received as an ARC from Laurence King Publishing Ltd in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

I was blown away at the details and artwork on all the mythical creatures. There are some I am very familiar with such as Pegasus, Rainbow Fish, and Rainbow Serpent and some that I am not familiar with and haven't heard of before but after reading their descriptions I was so fascinated by their story. The artwork was purely breathtaking and I can see mothers and grandmothers reading this book as a bedtime story with their children and grandchildren. Everyone is sure going to love this book and imagine these mystical creatures come to life.

We will consider adding this title to our JNon-Fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

Mythopedia is an encyclopaedia of mythological creatures from all around the world. Some of these creatures have their own legends and backstories included, which I enjoyed reading. The illustrations are visually stunning and complement the text well. This is a book I'll be recommending to children in my class, especially those interested in mythology.

If you like myths and learning, then this book is perfect for you.

Mythopedia has a collection of monsters and myths hidden within it's pages, with lore you probably haven't heard before. I learned a lot of new mythical creatures I hadn't been acquainted with before, so I truly enjoyed reading this book. I think it's a great resource and many young, curious readers will enjoy it.

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Laurence King Publishing for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

This book deserves a moment of silence to appreciate how beautiful it is!

Mythopedia is exactly what it sounds like: a small encyclopedia of different mythical beasts and beings. The book is split according to world setting and I appreciated both the abundance of stories included as well as the diversity of their cultural and geographical origins.

Despite it's slim size, every single page was adorned with an abundance of vivid illustrations, which aided the descriptions and folk tales that accompanied them. Every single mythological being was afforded a helpful description and a full page illustration, as well as an extra delightful little story for some.

I found this to be both informative and interesting, but it was also the most singularly beautiful book I have ever seen. I first read this in e-arc form, but already have my physical copy pre-ordered and a space ready to display it upon my shelves.

Interesting book covering a range of myths from different parts of the world. Beautiful illustrations that add to the story and help young readers to imagine how they looked.

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book in return for an honest review.

Mythopedia is a book with a collection of myths focused on the animals and creatures of a lot of cultures. The book is split into sections of continents which makes it easier if you want to read a more specific culture. This book has to be the most beautiful book I have ever seen as it is full of colour and the art is amazing! The stories are interesting and precise which will definitely help the younger readers and as each story is roughly around one to three pages long, it doesn't all have to be read like a novel- it can be picked up pretty much anywhere and read in any order.

This book is aimed at children but it can be read by any age group, I definitely recommend this to parents who want to educate their children about different cultures beliefs.

Rating- 5⭐

Would I read it again:
Yes!!

Would I recommend it:
Yes, especially to visual people who are interested in Myths

I loved the artwork in this book and loved learning more about creatures from other mythologies. I had expected a lot of Greek/Roman, Norse and Celtic creatures, but was pleasantly surprised to see so much more creatures I had not even heard of before. I highly recommend this to people who love mythology and love to learn more about the ones other than the four 'big' ones.

From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome racoon-dog of Japanese folklore, this encyclopedia of mythical creatures covers legends, tales and myths from around the world.


Covering the world when it comes to the tales in this book, Mythopedia certainly reads as a child friendly collection of stories from mythology that are pleasure to read. From the Grootslang of South Africa to the Pegasus from Ancient Greece this book crosses continents and never stops being an interesting read.

These stories combined with the incredible artwork are a sight to behold. The art ties in beautifully and represents these mythical creatures perfectly. The chinese Qilin from myth and the art work for Anansi have such impact in this book however throughout the art is captivating and beautifully portrays each creature in the book - really just look at the art in this book, it’s incredible.

Though I think for a child it may seem wordy in places, this is a beautiful book that tells the stories perfectl accompanied by such sophisticated artwork. If you’re looking for something for a child about mythology they want to keep forever, this is the book for you.

It has been a long time since I read such a beautifully illustrated book. This book will become an instant favourite for anyone interested in mythology, legends, tales, myths and culture in general. And I especially liked how this book is not for a particular age group but for all the family members to enjoy.

I believe this book will open so many doors for all readers who want to learn more about human nature and cultures all around the world. And this would make a perfect gift!

Thank you to Netgalley for the e-arc of Mythopedia.

Mythopedia is a beautifully illustrated children's encyclopedia of mythical creatures from all across the globe, split into different continents, giving the reader an introduction to different cultures mythologies. The book provides the reader with the creature's origin and a brief story of what they've done for the world in their respective mythos. A good number of these mythical creatures are also given a double-page spread, telling a specific story of the being. Alongside the beautiful storytelling, there are breathtaking illustrations, enabling the reader to truly picture these mythical beings, which can be difficult with some of their bizarre descriptions!

I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading the tales of where all of these mythical creatures came from and stories of what they've done for the world, and the illustrations made for a beautiful reading experience. I think readers of any age interested in mythology would be able to take something from this book, it definitely introduced me to some creatures I hadn't heard of before!

Stunning illustrations and beautiful storytelling - high four-star rating from me!

This book is beyond stunning!
The illustrations are absolutely incredible, but more than that I love the detailing and effort that has gone into every single mythical beast.
Travelling around the world, we see an insight into lots of amazing mythical creatures. I liked that every one has a double page spread with a beautiful picture and then a informative story about it. About half of the beasts have a second double spread with a tale about the creature- how Thunderbird saved the tribe from starvation, how the Norse Gods tricked Fenrir and restrained him, how a kumino hid as a families beloved little sister. These stories brought the myths to life.
I highly recommend this book, and I will be buying myself a hardback copy once it is available!
Thanks to NetGalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

This is a truly incredible book! It has a wide variety of myths from around the world and exactly what I’ve been looking for to use to teach! It has information and descriptions of a number of mythical creatures from around the world with truly beautiful and extremely detailed illustrations. This is a book I will definitely be using in September with my new class. It’s inspiring!

A selection of interesting myths perfectly blending with vivid and striking illustrations that leap off the page.