Fagbøger for børn og unge: monstre, drager og mytologiske væsener

An ancient tree, used and loved by all the animals. Until, one day, a fire breathing dragon arrives with other ideas! Can Luna the Owl convince the dragon to share or will she have to resort to a drastic plan.Inspired by the real Allerton Oak in Calderstones Park, Liverpool this story captures the imagination of readers and takes them on an adventure. Who will be the victor - Luna or the dragon?

With a keen eye, a quick wit, and a daring heart, this princess is trapped in nobody's tower! From dinosaurs in the depths of the Lost Valley to dragons in the heights of the Incorrigible Mountains, these tales chronicle the thrilling adventures of a brave and curious girl, the Self-Reliant Princess. Explorer of caverns! Solver of puzzles! Tamer of beasts! Racer of robots! Maker of marshmallows. With a strong arm and a light touch, our heroine finds friends in the most unlikely of places. Written and illustrated by a father-daughter team, The Self-Reliant Princess is a collection of lively and fanciful bedtime stories with a mighty girl at the lead. They promote the idea that curiosity, courage, and reflection are virtues, and that all children should have the chance to get powerfully dirty, explore a hidden corner, or befriend a dragon.

C is for Cryptid, is a fun and fascinating way to teach your kiddo about the alphabet, extended vocabulary, and the often-mysterious world of cryptozoology. Learn along with your child as they explore the A-to-Z list of both familiar and unfamiliar creatures!

"In the quiet town of Noct in the Human Kingdom of Katolis, a storm has been brewing. By the time young princes Callum and Ezran arrive, the community is in a state of panic. A mysterious force has been sweeping through town, putting any adult who encounters it into a deep sleep. Children recount what they saw--some describe a beast, others a dragon, some even mention an elf--but is there truly something sinister at work, or have their imaginations gotten the best of them?"--

As an artist demonstrates the strict rules for creating a still life painting, the painting disregards each one as it comes alive and tells its own story.

Bethany loves Bunny and Bunny loves Bethany, and that is enough to get them through anything! Even if Bunny is a zombie.A story to teach children the value of imagination, responsibility, and accepting others.

When Sarah White falls through a magic mirror on her twelfth birthday, she must escape the Underworld and a zombie illness in order to rescue her friends from Mr. Death.

Cindy must navigate middle school and a skeleton curse while coping with the death of her mother.

When you're a vampire, moving to a new town really bites, but for Scarlet Small, it could mean the end of her afterlife.

Henry is not really into books, but all that changes when he enters Griselda Snook's Halloween-themed bookstore.

"When disaster strikes at Majestica, a magical creature park, thirteen-year-old maid Hattie and Evelyn, the park owner's spoiled niece, must overcome their differences to save the day"--

"When small-town athlete Avery's morning run leads her to a strange pond in the middle of the forest, she awakens a horror the townspeople of Crook's Falls have long forgotten. The black water has been waiting. Watching. Hungry for the souls it needs to survive. Avery can smell the water, see it flooding everywhere; she thinks she's losing her mind. And as the black water haunts Avery--taking a new form each time--people in town begin to go missing. Though Avery had heard whispers of monsters from her Kanien'kâeha: ka (Mohawk) relatives, she has never really connected to her Indigenous culture or understood the stories. But the Elders she has distanced herself from now may have the answers she needs"--

Er man til romantik og eventyr, er havfruernes by det helt rigtige sted at besøge. Det magiske undersøiske land er nemlig befolket ikke bare med farverige fisk, legende delfiner og hjælpsomme hvaler, men også havfruer, som går i skole, maler, leger eller får en ridetur på ryggen af en rokke. De farverige billeder vrimler med henrivende havfruer, der foretager sig alle mulige forskellige ting, og der er meget at snakke om og digte videre på. En magisk myldrebog med en fortryllende, fredfyldt stemning, som er god at holde pause eller slutte dagen af med.Find havfruerne Mariella og Mia, som gemmer sig på hvert opslag.

Elsker man romantik og eventyr, er enhjørningeøen det rigtige sted at besøge. Den magiske ø er nemlig befolket med yndige enhjørninger, fortryllende feer og farverige alfer, der lever et ubekymret liv tæt på naturen med skovture og fester ved enhver lejlighed. De farverige billeder vrimler med fantasivæsner, der foretager sig forskellige ting, og der er meget at snakke om og digte videre på.En magisk myldrebog med eventyrlige enhjørninger og en fortryllende fredfyldt stemning, som er god at holde pause eller slutte dagen af med.Find den lille enhjørning, Stjerne, som gemmer sig på hvert opslag!

Elsker man romantik og eventyr, er fe-skoven det rigtige sted at besøge. Det magiske sted er nemlig befolket med enhjørninger, søde sommerfugle, festglade frøer og farverige feer, som går i skole, leger, maler, rider eller får flyveture over blomsterengen på ryggen af en mariehøne. De farverige billeder vrimler med yndige feer, der foretager sig alle mulige ting, og der er meget at snakke om og digte videre på. En magisk myldrebog med fantasifulde, fe-finurligheder og en fortryllende, fredfyldt stemning, som er god at holde pause eller slutte dagen af med.Find den lille fe Rosa, som gemmer sig på hvert opslag.

De søde, farverige illustrationer gemmer på mange spændende ting. Løs opgaverne og lær navnene at kende på mere eller mindre fantasifulde væsner i havet. Du kan også tælle havfruer, konkylier, krabber eller nogle af de mange andre detaljer. Der er en masse at kigge på og snakke om i havfruernes forunderlige verden. Find mere end 40 forskellige ting, som gemmer sig i mylderet på hvert opslag.

In "Secrets of the Wolves," a thrilling children's fiction book, an unsuspecting young protagonist stumbles into an ominous mansion, only to be hit by a mysterious curse ray. After awakening just moments before midnight, a sense of impending transformation looms. The mansion is a maze of frights and surprises, with each room revealing a new terror: zombies, vampires, and mummies. Cornered and surrounded, the clock strikes midnight, and an astonishing metamorphosis occurs-the young boy transforms into a werewolf.With newfound superhuman abilities, the young werewolf fearlessly battles the creatures that once threatened him. In an adrenaline-fueled showdown, he overpowers the vampires, outwits the zombies, and triumphs over the mummies. "Secrets of the Wolves" is a tale of courage, unexpected strength, and the triumph of good over evil, leaving readers captivated by the mystical and transformative journey of the protagonist.

(Paperback & Hardcover are flip books! Uncover a hidden animation when you flip the pages of the book!)Ghosts, zombies, vampires, and more. Alex and Ana's new home is full of surprises. Alex and Ana are twins in foster care. After their parents went missing a year ago, they're desperate not to lose each other. But their chances of staying together are slim... That is, until they find out they have family who live in a mansion outside of Savannah, Georgia. Hoping for a fresh start, they move in with family. But their new home comes with secrets that seem impossible to keep. From strange noises, mysterious creatures, and a glowing book, the mysteries awaiting them are too powerful to resist. When they accidentally expose the book to someone they shouldn't, they unleash a chain of events that could destroy their family... and the world. They must team up with new friends and friendly monsters, get the book back, and stop the evil magic-before it's too late. How to Tell if Your Grandma is a Vampire is a fun and spooky adventure for Kids 9-12 who love monsters, zombies, vampires, and siblings who stick together. This is the perfect summer read that you've been looking for!

Dragons are compelled by their king to withdraw to Dragon Lands or be bound away from even the knowledge of their magic. A warrior in her own right, Weapons Master Aeden must transform into her Dragon form when Demons attack the Keep and almost kill her. That transformation breaks the chains keeping magic bound.As the only daughter of the Duke of Red Dragon's Keep, Breanna Arach is spoiled and always gets her way. With a Demon War looming and her parents kidnapped, she chooses a sentient Sword of Light and trains with Aeden to use it in defense of her home.Breanna discovers her gift: she's a DreamWalker.Walking in dreams can kill you. It can kill the people you love.Breanna is sent as an ambassador to the desert kingdom of Fasach. On the way, she's joined by a legendary sandcat and attacked by Demons. Spells take her voice and Demon spells almost kill her.Can she grow with the help of a young Dragon assigned to guard her and her good friend Marta? Will Breanna learn to control her temper and her belligerence? Can she survive battles with Demons and the City of Silence. Can she find the Fasach Amulet and live?

Join Dino the Dragon and his friends having fun and games. Find out what Super Power each friend has. What is your Super Power? To look at, listened to, or enjoy reading aloud. Helping children find their special gifts. Remembering we are all different.

Enjoy this entertaining reimagining of the classic "Hansel and Gretel" story, written by a six-year-old little girl!

"When a blacksmith's apprentice witnesses a friend being killed by a legendary monster, he must decide between waiting for war in fear and silence, or risking everything to fight back. An extraordinary novel about friendship, tradition, obedience, and the monsters lurking behind every corner."--